From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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... pick struck
gold.
BB p.128,
The Family Afterward
2.
... pick up
a fragment of A.A. history, ...
12&12 p.132,
Tradition Two
Then they commence to watch us with speculative
eyes, pick up a fragment of A.A. history, and soon have the solid facts.
3.
... pick up
the key of willingness.
12&12 p.35,
Step Three
Though self-will may slam it shut again, as it frequently does, it will always respond the moment we again pick up the key
of willingness.
4.
... pick up
the simple kit of spiritual ...
BB p.25,
There Is A Solution
When, therefore, we were approached by those in
whom the problem had been solved, there was nothing left for us but to pick up the simple kit of spiritual tools laid at our feet.
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