steps

Keep it Simple, BUT not simple-minded

April 8, 2012

Working the Steps. Dr. Bob Smith left little in the way of written material for AA’s future. His phrase “Keep it Simple,” however, is now a guiding slogan in the program. What did he really have in mind with this final piece of advice? We can take it as certain that Dr. Bob…. A highly [...]

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HOW do you work a step?

February 15, 2012

To work a step, means to understand its principles, and apply them to daily living. The term “work” is appropriate because the process involves a lot of effort. As important as meetings are, a 12 step program is more than just meetings. Working the program also means using the 12 Steps, reading the Big Book, [...]

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A great day

February 2, 2012

Hi, it’s Audrey, — a blessed alcoholic. I permanently returned to work today, my 75th day of sobriety — what a great day! You see, I was very sick; too sick to work, too sick to live, and certainly too sick to grin from ear to ear, as I am right now. I came to [...]

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