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1.
... accepting and solving our problems that we ...   12&12 p.125, Step Twelve
For it is only by accepting and solving our problems that we can begin to get right with ourselves and with the world about us, and with Him who presides over us all.

2.
... accepting it?   12&12 p.67, Step Six
Else why would we consume such great amounts of time wishing for what we have not, rather than working for it, or angrily looking for attributes we shall never have, instead of adjusting to the fact, and accepting it?


3.
... accepting many things which then seemed entirely ...   BB p.47, We Agnostics   Go to page 47 in the Big Book
Afterward, we found ourselves accepting many things which then seemed entirely out of reach.

4.
... accepting our dependence upon this marvel of ...   12&12 p.36, Step Three
By so accepting our dependence upon this marvel of science, we find ourselves more independent personally.


5.
... accepting voluntary commitment to asylums -- we could ...   BB p.31, More About Alcoholism   Go to page 31 in the Big Book
Here are some of the methods we have tried: Drinking beer only, limiting the number of drinks, never drinking alone, never drinking in the morning, drinking only at home, never having it in the house, never drinking during business hours, drinking only at parties, switching from scotch to brandy, drinking only natural wines, agreeing to resign if ever drunk on the job, taking a trip, not taking a trip, swearing off forever (with and without a solemn oath), taking more physical exercise, reading inspirational books, going to health farms and sanitariums, accepting voluntary commitment to asylums -- we could increase the list ad infinitum.


6.
... accepting what we have to offer.   BB xxvii(xxv), The Doctor's Opinion   Display entire Doctor's Opinion
More often than not, it is imperative that a man's brain be cleared before he is approached, as he has then a better chance of understanding and accepting what we have to offer.


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