TEXT (p. xxv): As part of his rehabilitation he commenced to present his conceptions to other alcoholics, impressing upon them that they must do likewise with still others. This has become the basis of a rapidly growing fellowship of these men and their families.
THOUGHT: For a program that stresses "suggestions," there are an awful lot of "musts" in the Big Book. Here is one of them: I must carry the message of recovery to others. The process of learning how to do that effectively constitutes a lifetime journey. The ultimate yardstick is always the same: Love. (The "Four Absolutes" have the following to say about Love: "Ask yourself, 'Is this ugly or is it beautiful?' If it's truly beautiful then it is the way of love, it is the way of A.A., and it is the will of God, as we understand Him.")
PRAYER: Father, please enable me to set aside everything I think I know, for an open mind and a new experience; help me to see the truth about the requirements for recovery.
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