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“Burn the idea into the consciousness of every man that he can get well regardless of anyone. The only condition is that he trust in God and clean house.”
“Burn the idea into the consciousness of every man that he can get well regardless of anyone. The only condition is that he trust in God and clean house.” — Alcoholics Anonymous (1939) · Chapter 7 · Working With OthersWhere it comes from
From the close of Chapter 7 — instructions for talking with a newcomer whose home life is still in chaos.
Today’s reflectionRecovery that depends on circumstances isn’t recovery; it’s a weather forecast. The book’s claim is bolder: well regardless of anyone — the spouse who doubts you, the boss who remembers, the friend still drinking. Other people get a vote on your day, but not on your sobriety. The two conditions listed are both inside jobs: trust, and housecleaning. Everything outside that fence is scenery.
Read the original passage · Working With Others, 1939 →Step 12 · ResilienceQuote from the 1939 first edition of Alcoholics Anonymous (public domain). Reflection original to portlandsober.com. This site is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
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