Each day my friend's simple talk in our kitchen multiplies itself in a widening circle of peace on earth and good will to men.

Because of our kinship in suffering, our channels of contact have always been charged with the language of the heart.

It must never be forgotten that the purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous is to sober up alcoholics. There is no religious or spiritual requirement for membership. No demands are made on anyone. An experience is offered which members may accept or reject. That is up to them.

Years ago I used to commiserate with all people who suffered. Now I commiserate only with those who suffer in ignorance, who do not understand the purpose and ultimate utility of pain

Perhaps one of the greatest rewards of meditation and prayer is the sense of belonging that comes to us.

Each day my friend's simple talk in our kitchen multiplies itself in a widening circle of peace on earth and good will to men.

Is sobriety all that we are to expect of a spiritual awakening? No, sobriety is only a bare beginning; it is only the first gift of the first awakening. If more gifts are to be received, our awakening has to go on. As it does go on, we find that bit by bit we can discard the old life - the one that did not work - for a new life that can and does work under any conditions whatever.