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The author of this Big Book story says, "We cast off the burdens of the past and the anxieties of the future, as we begin to live in the present, one day at a time."
What is "A.A. Taught Him to Handle Sobriety"?
(Big Book, 3rd edition, p. 560; 4th edition, p. 559)
The people Bill W. was referring to when he said, "We owe these people a double debt of gratitude because we learned from them what to do and what not to do."
Who were the members of the Oxford Group?
(Our Great Responsibility, p. 90) (1953)
Besides an honest regret for harms done and a willingness to try to better things tomorrow, this is another permanent asset we seek by practicing our daily inventory.
What is "a genuine gratitude for blessings received"?
(12&12, Step 10, p. 95)
According to A.A. co-founder Bill W., when brimming with gratitude, one's heartbeat must surely result in this, "the finest emotion that we can ever know."
What is outgoing love?
(Grapevine, March 1962 & November 1970; As Bill Sees It, p. 37; Daily Reflections, pp. 63, 93)
When approaching someone we have harmed, we will be gratified with the result if our manner exhibits these three characteristics.
What are calm, frank, and open?
(Big Book, Chapter 6, "Into Action," p. 78)
The author of this Big Book story says, "I came to A.A. in order to stop drinking; what I received in return was my life."
What is "Student of Life"?
(Big Book, 4th edition, p. 327)
The man to whom Bill W. was referring when he said, "Nor could any expression of our gratitude be complete unless I were to tell you of the indispensable contribution that was made to A.A.'s welfare by a non-alcoholic friend and trustee."
Who is Mr. Bernard Smith?
(Our Great Responsibility, p. 80) (1965)
This is when the Big Book instructs us to thank God from the bottom of our heart that we know Him better.
When is during our review of the first five Steps?
(Big Book, Chapter 6, "Into Action," p. 75)
What item of A.A. Conference-approved literature says, "It is not difficult to develop the habit of gratitude if we just make some effort."
What is Living Sober?
(Living Sober, p. 49)
When asked how he and his wife had gotten through two years of homelessness, this early A.A. member replied, "We were invited out to dinner a lot."
Who was Bill W.?
(Pass It On, p. 214)
This early A.A. member asked the question, "What would the Master do?"
Who is Dr. Bob S.?
(Dr. Bob & the Good Oldtimers, pp. 240-241)
Those Bill W. referred to when he said, "And I wish especially that they would carry my gratitude and the gratitude of all back to those . . . now numbering in the thousands, on whom the base of our pyramid of service really rests."
Who are the District Committee Members (DCMs) and General Service Representatives (GSRs)?
(Our Great Responsibility, p. 133) (1959)
This pioneer A.A. member was described this way in the book Pass It On: "His entire outlook had changed. He was happy, and like Bill, he was finally a free man."
Who is Dr. Bob S.?
(Pass It On, p. 149)
When singled out for posts of greater responsibility and trust, we try to be humbly grateful and exert ourselves the more in this spirit.
What is love and service?
(12&12, Step 12, p. 124)
This individual had this to say about Bill W.: "Bill was very, very grateful that he had been released from this terrible thing and he had given God the credit for having done it, and he's so grateful about it he wants to tell other people about it."
Who is Bill D.?
(Big Book, "Alcoholic Anonymous Number Three," p. 191 in the 2nd, 3rd & 4th editions)
The author of this Big Book story says, "That is exactly what A.A. did for me; it took me and made me better. For that I am eternally grateful."
What is "Window of Opportunity"?
(Big Book, 4th edition, p. 431)
The year that Bill W. said, "We face the sunrise in high hope, with confidence that is almost awesome, and with our hearts full of unspeakable gratitude -- gratitude to the Father of Light who has delivered us out of bondage; gratitude to friends through whose hearts He has enabled this miracle to be worked; gratitude for each other."
What is 1952?
(Our Great Responsibility, p. 35)
The payoff we experience when we truly thank God for the blessings we have received.
What is to sleep in good conscience?
(12&12, Step 10, p. 95)
The book where I can read this affirmation: "Our experience convinces us that feeling gratitude is far more wholesome, makes staying sober much easier."
What is Living Sober?
(Living Sober, p. 49)
A changed attitude about alcoholism, the contents of the Big Book, and perseverance will lead to this gratifying increase.
What is the percentage of success?
(Big Book, Chapter 10, "To Employers," p. 144)
This Big Book author says, "Gratitude should go forward rather than backward . . . if you carry the message to still others, you will be making the best possible repayment for the help given to you."
Who is Bill W.?
(As Bill Sees It, p. 29) (Letter, 1959)
The year that Bill W. said, "Stirred by gratitude beyond expression, we shall give thanks to God, whose grace has made it possible for us to achieve the quality of responsibility -- individual and collective -- that has brought our Fellowship into its present state of well-being and worldwide reach."
What is 1965?
(Our Great Responsibility, pp. 169-170)
The Conference-approved book in which non-alcoholic trustee Bernard Smith says, "I felt nostalgia for the old days blending strangely with my gratitude for the great day in which I was now living."
What is Alcoholics Anonymous comes of Age?
(Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age, p. 46)
The final promise of the Long Form of Tradition Twelve.
What is, "we shall forever live in thankful contemplation of Him who presides over us all"?
(Big Book, Appendix I, 3rd edition, p. 568; 4th edition, p. 566; 12&12, p. 192)
Bill W. called this "the greatest expression of gratitude that we can give for what we ourselves have received."
What is, "intelligently and lovingly sponsoring each man and woman who comes among us asking help"?
(Our Great Responsibility, p. 175) (1965)