Acronyms
K.I.S.S
What is..
Keep It Simple Stupid
Alcoholics Anonymous' Birthday
What is..
June 10, 1935
A.K.A Rocketman
Who is...
Elton John
Practice these principles in all of our affairs
What is..
The 12th Step
Ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.
What is...
Tradition 12
Easy...
Does It!
A practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.
What is...
Meditation
H.O.W
What is..
Honesty, Open-mindedness, and Willingness
Birthplace of Alcoholics Anonymous
What is...
Akron, Ohio
American actor. His career has been characterized by critical and popular success in his youth, followed by a period of substance abuse and legal troubles, before a resurgence of commercial success in middle age. Cast as the role of Tony Stark.
Who is..
Robert Downey Jr.
A moral inventory
What is...
Step 4
Only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking
What is...
Tradition 3
Nothing changes...
...if nothing changes
Where you’re known, you’re expected to show up, and you’re expected to make progress in your recovery. The group is waiting and wants to see you succeed is an extra push of accountability to stay sober.
What is...
Finding and attending a homegroup.
H.A.L.T.
What is...
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired (Fix these situations before you make any decisions) or Hope, Acceptance, Love and Tolerance?
Bill W. served in this war
What is..
World War One
He portrayed a heroin addict named Mark Renton in a drama film based on the 1993 novel of the same title by Irvine Welsh.
Who is...
Ewan McGregor
Came to believe...
What is...
Step 2
One primary purpose—to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers.
What is...
Tradition 5
Faith without works...
... is dead
Usually suggested by your sponsor to "get you out of your head"
What is...
Acts of service
G.O.D
What is..
Good Orderly Direction or Group of Drunks
He visited Bill Wilson at his New York apartment and told him "he had got religion."
Who is...
Ebby Thacher
Actor who has starred in movies ranging from The Goonies to No Country for Old Men to Deadpool 2 and The Avengers series.
Who is...
Josh Brolin
A daily inventory
What is...
The 10th Step
Based on attraction rather than promotion
What is...
Tradition 11
90 meetings...
...in 90 days
A healthy way to let go of frustration...
What is...
Exercise, yoga, deep breathing, coloring, etc.
F.I.N.E.
What is..
F*cked up, Insecure, Neurotic, Emotional or
Faithful, Involved, Knowledgeable and Experienced
1953
What is...
The year the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions was published
Welsh actor, film director, and film producer. He has received many accolades, including two Academy Awards, four BAFTAs, two Emmys, the Cecil B. DeMille Award and a British Academy Television Award. In 1993, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to the arts.
Who is...
Anthony Hopkins
Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.
What is...
Step 7
Alcoholics Anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional
What is...
Tradition 8
Let go...
... and let God.
Problem-Focused Coping Strategies (actions to take before emotions get out of control)
What is...
Time management strategies, gratitude lists, asking for support, writing a to-do list, establish healthy boundaries, etc.