First we will wish to be reasonably certain
that we are on The AA Beam.
(12 and 12 - Step 9 - Page 84)

We may often pass through Twelfth Step experiences
where we will seem to be temporarily
Off The Beam.
(12 and 12 - Step 12 - Pages 110-111)

Had I tried honestly and sincerely to practice the
Twelve Steps I would have seen that I was
getting Off The Beam -

I would have found that there were some active
resentments in my life, a terrific amount of self pity.
(A. A. - Big Book - 3rd Edition - Page 471)