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From the books  ...  Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)


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... perceive that his spiritual growth is lopsided, ...   BB p.129, The Family Afterward   Go to page 129 in the Big Book
He will perceive that his spiritual growth is lopsided, that for an average man like himself, a spiritual life which does not include his family obligations may not be so perfect after all.

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... perceive that only through utter defeat are ...   12&12 p.21, Step One
We perceive that only through utter defeat are we able to take our first steps toward liberation and strength.

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... perceive them quickly in others, but only ...   12&12 p.47, Step Four
We could perceive them quickly in others, but only slowly in ourselves.


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