A Dozen Steps

January 12th, 2007

What Was The Topic Again?

If I ask for a lead on anger, the topic is anger, right?
If I ask for a lead on acceptance, the topic is acceptance, right?
If I ask for a lead on feeling left out, the topic is feeling left out, right?
And then, from my experience, the discussion will probably flow along the lines of solutions […]

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January 3rd, 2007

Presenting The Program

Bill W. wrote an article in May, 1947 which appears in The Language Of The Heart as “Adequate Hospitalization: One Great Need” within which he speaks of “presenting the program.”
Of hospitalization Bill says: “The primary purpose of hospitalization is not to save our prospect the pain of getting sober; its real purpose is to place […]

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August 31st, 2006

Twelve Qualities Of Sponsorship

I’d seen these before and, thanks to the West Baltimore group, I’ve seen this version too.
The Twelve Qualities Of Sponsorship

I will not help you to stay and wallow in limbo.
I will help you to grow, to become more productive, by your definition.
I will help you become more autonomous, more loving of yourself, more excited, less […]

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June 14th, 2006

A.A.’s Single Purpose

Bill W. had some comments relating to our Fifth Tradition in 1955. This particular one reminds me that pride ought to be something for which I maintain constant vigilance!
Fifth Tradition: Each group has but one primary purpose - to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers.
To which Bill commented in 1955 (among other […]

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