"What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition."
(B.B. Step 10, Pg. 85)

1) On awakening:
"We ask God to direct our thinking. Saying to ourselves many times, 'Thy will be done', Not Mine"
(B.B. Step 11, Pg. 86)

2) Morning meditation and daily quiet time:
"Period of morning meditation"
(B.B. Step 11, Pg. 87)
"In meditation we ask God what to do about each specific matter."
(B.B. Step 4, Pg. 69)
"During the day we pause-"
(B.B. Step 11, Pg. 87)

3) Our behavior will convince them more than our words:
"The spiritual life is not a theory. We have to live it"
(B.B. Step 9, Pg. 83)
"Love and Tolerance of others is our code"
(B.B. Step 10, Pg. 84)

4) Continuous personal inventory and make amends promptly:
"Continue to take personal inventory and continue to set Right any New Mistakes as we go Through the day. Make amends Quickly if we have harmed anyone. This should continue for our Lifetime."
(B.B. Step 10, Pg. 84)

5) Through prayer and meditation, praying only for knowledge of His Will:
"When we Retire at Night, we Constructively Review our day. Were we Resentful, Selfish, Dishonest or Afraid? After making our Review, we ask Gods forgiveness, and inquire what Corrective Measures should be taken"
(B.B. Step 11, Pg. 86)

6) Practice these principles in all our affairs and help another alcoholic:
"An alcoholic has to work and self-sacrifice for others, otherwise, he will drink again."
(B.B. Step 1, Pg. 14)
"Immunity from drinking, work with others."
(B.B. Step 12, Pg. 89)

We have a "Thinking" problem . . . Not a "Drinking" problem !

Source: Alcoholics Anonymous, 'Big Book'
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