God has now opened our
eyes, and we desire to be heard, it is God's own will that our hearts are
altered. It was God's will you had such fine weather to come to us. It is God's
will also there should be peace and tranquility over the face of the earth and of
the waters.
Chief Wasson
Ojibway
In
spite of the great increase in the size and the span of this Fellowship, at its
core it remains simple and personal. Each day, somewhere in the world, recovery
begins when one alcoholic talks with another alcoholic, sharing experience,
strength, and hope.
Big
Book pg. xxii
Most
of us feel we need look no further for Utopia. We have it with us right here
and now. 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.
Big
Book pg. 16
...We
shall be with you in the Fellowship of the Spirit, and you will surely meet
some of us as you trudge the Road of Happy Destiny.
May
God bless you and keep you--until then.
Big
Book pg. 164
Creator
open our eyes to your mercy and our hearts to your powers.