From the books ...
Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
PERCEIVE occurs
3 times
(
Definition from Merriam-Webster Online)
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1.
... perceive that
his spiritual growth is lopsided, ...
BB p.129,
The Family Afterward
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.
2.
... 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.
3.
... 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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