From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
1.
... summon all
our courage, head straight for ...
12&12 p.85,
Step Nine
But if no such opportunity presents
itself, at some point we will want to summon all our courage, head straight for the person concerned, and lay our cards on the table.
2.
... summon, is
to try to have it.
12&12 p.66,
Step Six
3.
... summon the
faith that can meet any ...
12&12 p.70,
Step Seven
Without it, they cannot live to much useful purpose, or, in adversity, be able to summon the faith that can meet any emergency.
4.
... summon the
resolution and the willingness to ...
12&12 p.73,
Step Seven
How can we possibly summon
the resolution and the willingness to get rid of such overwhelming compulsions and desires?
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