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1. As we work the first nine Steps, we prepare ourselves for the adventure of a new life. But when we approach Step Ten we commence to put our A.A. way of living to practical use, day by day, in fair weather or foul. Then comes the acid test: can we stay sober, keep in emotional balance, and live to good purpose under all conditions?-TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 88
2. What makes an effective talk at an A.A. meeting? It is not a fine speech with fine choices of words and an impressive delivery. Often a few simple words direct from the heart are more effective than the most polished speech.What does not come from the heart does not reach the heart. What comes from personal experience and a sincere desire to help the other person, reaches the heart. Do I speak for effect or with a deep desire to help? ~Twenty Four Hours A Day
3. … and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.—Second half of Step Ten
This keeps us honest. It keeps us from hiding secrets that could cause us to use alcohol or other drugs again.Trust the gift we get from Step Ten. When we admit our wrongs, people start to trust us again. We feel good, and people feel good being around us.
4. Fortunate are the people whose roots are deep. –Agnes Meyer
We are never going to face, alone, any difficult situation after discovering recovery. Never again need we make any decision in isolation. Help is constant. Guidance through companionship with others and our contacts with God will always be as close as our requests. The program anchors us; every prayer we make, every step we take, nourishes the roots we are developing.
Strength, confidence, freedoms from fear are the benefits of our deepening roots. ~Each Day A New Beginning