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“On the other hand—and strange as this may seem to those who do not understand—once a psychic change has occurred,
the very same person who seemed doomed, who had so many problems he despaired of ever solving them, suddenly finds himself easily able to control his desire for alcohol,
the only effort necessary being that required to follow a few simple rules.”
(A.A., p. xxix, para. 1, lines 1-7)
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The Rules:
What are these simple rules They are, “Trust in God . . .
clean house,”
and Help others.” If we follow these guidelines, we will receive the ultimate reward—a spiritual awaken- ing.
Last week we started on our journey to this spiritual awakening by taking Step One. We conceded to our innermost selves we are powerless over alcohol, that is, we are alcoholics.
Will those who have taken Step One, either at the conclusion of last week’s Beginners Meeting or during the week with their sponsor or sharing partner, please stand. (Optional: Also,
will those who took the First Step with us earlier this evening, please
stand.
)
Congratulations. Please be seated. We commend you for admitting you have a problem. As the Big Book says, “This

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