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Two articles by Bill W.--one written before and one after the establishment of the General Service Conference - From the October 1947 Grapevine

Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics and to practice these principles in all our affairs.

For guilt and remorse, substitute a worthwhile experience, suggests this doctor friend of AA

Each group has but one primary purpose. . .to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers.

Why did she drink too much, and why did she stop? <i>"Seven years away from a drink, I'm still not sure."</i>

It may not be euphoria, but don't knock it!

In Singapore, Hong Kong, New Delhi, and Ceylon, this traveller found AA at work

Being a light-hearted, sincere account of maintenance of sobriety at a difficult time of the year, by several interesting personalities in and around the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii.

Brief comments end excerpts from letters containing opinions pro and/or con specific items (including the Grapevine itself) will appear in this corner from time to time.

Step Eleven: Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God <emphasis type="italic">as we understood Him,</emphasis> praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.