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... wishes.
12&12
Tradition One, p.129
We believe there isn't a fellowship on earth which lavishes more devoted care upon its individual members; surely there is none which more jealously guards the individual's right to think, talk, and act as he wishes.
2.
... wishes for
us here on earth.
12&12
Step Six, p.65
When they drive us blindly,
or we willfully demand
that they supply us with more
satisfactions or pleasures than are possible or due us, that is the
point at which we depart from
the degree of perfection
that God wishes for us here on earth.
3.
... wishes" instead
of "Thy will be done."
12&12
Step Two, p.32
4.
... wishes of
A.A. as a whole.
12&12
Tradition Seven, p.164
Whoever pays the piper is apt to call the tune, and if the A.A. Foundation obtained money from outside sources, its trustees might be tempted to run things without reference to the wishes of A.A. as a whole.
5.
... wishes, or
privileges of anyone else; a ...
BB
Doctor Bob's Nightmare, p.172
My whole life seemed to be centered around doing what I wanted to do, without regard for the rights, wishes, or privileges of anyone else; a state of mind which became more and more predominant as the years passed.
6.
... wishes respected.
BB
The Family Afterward, p.122
7.
... wishes to
be reasonably safe and secure ...
12&12
Step Six, p.64
8.
... wishes to
be rid of his most ...
12&12
Step Six, p.66
9.
... wishes to
be rigorously honest and tolerant?
12&12
Step One, p.24
10.
... wishes to
discuss it.
BB
Working With Others, p.92
11.
... wishes to
make a decision and tell ...
BB
Working With Others, p.96
Let him know you are available if he wishes to make a decision and tell his story, but do not insist upon it if he prefers to consult someone else.
12.
... wishes to
say, he will probably be ...
BB
To Employers, pp.144-145
If he feels free to discuss his problems with
you, if he knows you understand and will not be upset by anything he wishes to say, he will probably be off to a fast start.
13.
... wishes to
talk, let him do so.
BB
Working With Others, p.91
14.
... wishes to
try, exactly how can he ...
12&12
Step Three, p.35
No matter how much one wishes to try, exactly how can he turn his own will and his own life over
to the care of whatever God he thinks there is?
15.
... wishes to
win an election, so it ...
12&12
Tradition Eleven, p.181
A political party wishes to win an election, so it advertises the virtues of
its leadership to draw votes.
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