...everything
on the earth has a purpose, every disease an herb to cure it, and every
person a mission. This is the Indian theory of existence. Mourning Dove
[Christine Quintasket] (1888-1936) Salish Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share
their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve
their common problem and help others to recover from
alcoholism... AA
Grapevine ...These men had found something brand new in life. Though they
knew they must help other alcoholics if they would remain sober, that
motive became secondary. It was transcended by the happiness they found in
giving themselves for others. They shared their homes, their slender
resources, and gladly devoted their spare hours to fellow-sufferers. They
were willing, by day or night, to place a new man in the hospital and
visit him afterward. They grew in numbers... Big Book pg. 159 Creator show us how to follow our purpose.
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