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  Sunday, July 12, 2026 “You will make mistakes, but if you are in earnest they will not drag… “You will make mistakes, but if you are in earnest they will not drag you down. Instead, you will capitalize them. A better way of life will…
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  Saturday, July 11, 2026 “It finally beat us into a state of reasonableness.” Page 48 — Until… “It finally beat us into a state of reasonableness.” Page 48 — Until I had enough pain, I would not surrender to the absolute certainty that…
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  Friday, July 10, 2026 “If you are as seriously alcoholic as we were, we believe there… “If you are as seriously alcoholic as we were, we believe there is no middle-of-the-road solution.” Page 25 — I’ve slowly learned that the m…
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  Thursday, July 9, 2026 “…we had but two alternatives: One was to go on to the bitter end… “…we had but two alternatives: One was to go on to the bitter end, blotting out the consciousness of our intolerable situation as best we co…
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  Wednesday, July 8, 2026 “…we couldn’t control our emotional natures, we were a prey to misery… “…we couldn’t control our emotional natures, we were a prey to misery and depression…” Page 52 — My natural and comfortable state, while act…
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  Tuesday, July 7, 2026 “…we all fall much below this standard [(sober, considerate, and helpful… “…we all fall much below this standard [(sober, considerate, and helpful)] many times. But we must try to repair the damage immediately lest…
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  Monday, July 6, 2026 “…the main problem of the alcoholic centers in his mind, rather than… “…the main problem of the alcoholic centers in his mind, rather than in his body. If you ask him why he started on that last bender, the cha…
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  Sunday, July 5, 2026 “…Terror, Bewilderment, Frustration, Despair.” Page 151 — Many, many… “…Terror, Bewilderment, Frustration, Despair.” Page 151 — Many, many times. I’d wake, frightened by my state of foggy hangover. I’d wonder w…
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  Saturday, July 4, 2026 “…since they have come to believe in a Power greater than themselves… “…since they have come to believe in a Power greater than themselves, to take a certain attitude toward that Power, and to do certain simple…
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  Friday, July 3, 2026 “…simply lay out the kit of spiritual tools for his inspection. Show… “…simply lay out the kit of spiritual tools for his inspection. Show him how they worked with you. Offer him friendship and fellowship. Tell…
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  Thursday, July 2, 2026 “…nonalcoholic people… are able to stop or moderate, because their… “…nonalcoholic people… are able to stop or moderate, because their brains and bodies have not been damaged as ours were. But the actual or p…
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  Wednesday, July 1, 2026 “…make it emphatic that he does not have to agree with your conception… “…make it emphatic that he does not have to agree with your conception of God. He can choose any conception he likes, provided it makes sens…
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  Tuesday, June 30, 2026 “…I soon found that when all other measures failed, work with another… “…I soon found that when all other measures failed, work with another alcoholic would save the day.” Page 15 — How do we stay sober a day at…
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  Monday, June 29, 2026 “…if trouble comes, cheerfully capitalize it as an opportunity to… “…if trouble comes, cheerfully capitalize it as an opportunity to demonstrate His omnipotence.” Page 133 — It’s not so easy to be happy and …
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  Sunday, June 28, 2026 “… he should understand that he must undergo a change of heart. To… “… he should understand that he must undergo a change of heart. To get over drinking will require a transformation of thought and attitude. …
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  Saturday, June 27, 2026 “…being perhaps fatally ill, does he want to get well? You ask, because… “…being perhaps fatally ill, does he want to get well? You ask, because many alcoholics, being warped and drugged, do not want to quit. But …
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  Friday, June 26, 2026 “…alcohol was a great persuader. It finally beat us into a state of… “…alcohol was a great persuader. It finally beat us into a state of reasonableness.” Page 48 — Not ready to do the work? Need some more pers…
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  Thursday, June 25, 2026 “’My Creator, I am now willing that you should have all of me, good… “’My Creator, I am now willing that you should have all of me, good and bad. I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of chara…
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  Wednesday, June 24, 2026 “’I know I must get along without liquor, but how can I? Have you… “’I know I must get along without liquor, but how can I? Have you a sufficient substitute?’ Yes, there is a substitute and it is vastly more…
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  Tuesday, June 23, 2026 “‘…I know I must get along without liquor, but how can I? Have you… “‘…I know I must get along without liquor, but how can I? Have you a sufficient substitute?’ Yes, there is a substitute and it is vastly mor…
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  Monday, June 22, 2026 “‘Yes, that’s me,’ said the sick man, ‘the very image…’” Page 157… “‘Yes, that’s me,’ said the sick man, ‘the very image…’” Page 157 — I can relate to this man. And I could relate from my first few A.A. meet…
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  Sunday, June 21, 2026 “‘Yes, that’s me,’ said the sick man, ‘the very image.’” Page 157… “‘Yes, that’s me,’ said the sick man, ‘the very image.’” Page 157 — This is where recovery begins. One of us carries the message to another …
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  Saturday, June 20, 2026 “‘Yes, I’m willing. But am I to be consigned to a life where I shall… “‘Yes, I’m willing. But am I to be consigned to a life where I shall be stupid, boring and glum, like some righteous people I see? I know I …
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  Friday, June 19, 2026 “‘Though not a religious person, I have profound respect for the spiritual… “‘Though not a religious person, I have profound respect for the spiritual approach in such cases as yours. For most cases, there is virtual…

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