Sobriety Is an Inside Job
July 1984
By:
L. P.
| Huntsville, Texas
In this section, an inside AA and his outside sponsor share the rewards of their correspondence
Perspective From the Past
May 1984
By:
H. T.
| Manhattan, New York
In the 1950's, Bill W. faced many of today's issues
Because Someone Did It for Me
December 1977
By:
P. M.
| Greenwich, Connecticut
When we learn to receive, as well as to give, we have learned the true meaning of sharing
Here and Now
September 1973
By:
D. H. R.
| Ridgefield, Connecticut
In fantasies of wonders to come, we often lose the joy of this moment's reality
Pivot for Change
April 1967
By:
T. P. Jr.
| Hankins, New York
<emphasis type="italic">Step Discussion</emphasis> <lb<emphasis type="italic">Step Eleven:</emphasis> Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God <emphasis type="italic">as we understood Him</emphasis>, praying only for
That Was the Life That Was
December 1966
By:
T. M.
| Kew Gardens, New York
He couldn't find the $27,000 he won at the track but the search led to AA
Sponsor, Be Yourself
May 1963
By:
Dr. O. Hobart Mowrer
Are we really "opening up in a way to bring us the greatest benefits?
11th Steppers
December 1961
By:
E. B.
| Miami, Florida
Second of a series reporting on special AA meetings
Twelve Steps and the Older Member
June 1955
By:
J.E.
| Bronxville, New York
Step Six: Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character
The Watering Hole
September 2002
By:
Stephen T.
| Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Even lions and zebras know that some places are sacred
Spiritual Recycling
July 1997
By:
Jim N.
| West Springfield, Massachusetts
Step 7 - Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.
We Seek Through Meditation
November 1996
By:
C.C.
| North Hollywood, California
Reprinted from the March 1985 Grapevine
Letting the Shadows Lift
June 1994
By:
Sue F.
| Seymour, Indiana
Step 9 - Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others