PRINCIPLES - MOST I AGREE WITH (PICK AND CHOOSE!)
Sections divided by lines
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AA Twelve Principles
HONESTY – Fairness and straight forwardness of conduct: adherence to the facts.
HOPE – To expect with desire; something on which hopes are centered.
FAITH – Complete confidence; belief and trust.
COURAGE – Firmness of mind and will in the face of extreme difficulty; mental or moral strength to withstand fear.
INTEGRITY – The quality or state of being complete or undivided; soundness.
WILLINGNESS – Prompt to act or respond; accepted and done of choice or without reluctance.
HUMILITY – Not proud or haughty; not arrogant or assertive; a clear and concise understanding of what we are, followed by a sincere desire to become what we can be.
LOVE – Unselfish concern that freely accepts another in loyalty and seeks his good to hold dear.
DISCIPLINE – Training that corrects, molds, or perfects the mental faculties or moral character; to bring under control; to train or develop by instruction.
PATIENCE/PERSEVERANCE – Steadfast despite opposition or adversity; able or willing to bear; to persist in an understanding in spite of counter influences.
AWARENESS – Alive and alert; vigilance in observing.
SERVICE – A helpful act; contribution to the welfare of others; useful labor that does not produce a tangible commodity.
- Bill W. considered said reading these principles and actually practicing them in your day-to-day lives are two entirely different things (and that the latter requires vigilance and willingness).
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Other notes from AA meetings.
- Generally speaking, the AA promises refer to shifts in attitude and perception such as:
- Feelings of freedom and happiness.
Gaining a deeper perspective.
Renewed purpose or direction in life.
- Acceptance of self and others.
Selflessness.
- Hope and faith.
- Less fear and/or financial worry.
Redemption from past actions.
ADD YOUR PRINCIPLES HERE!
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