Overcoming Fear and Living in the Present

Overcoming Fear of the Future

• Worry and Mental Anguish: Many felt anxiety about what might happen if their drinking continued.
  Reference: Big Book (Chapter 3, “More About Alcoholism”)
• Impact of A.A. Fellowship: Through shared experience, members learn they are not alone.
  Reference: Big Book (Foreword to the First Edition)

Living in the Present

• Letting Go of Worries: A.A. encourages focusing on “just for today.”
  Reference: Big Book (Chapter 5, “How It Works”)
• Acceptance and Trust: By following A.A.’s Steps, members find relief from fear.
  Reference: 12 & 12 (Step Three)

Balancing Daily Life

• Practical Tools: Inventory-taking and amends help clear guilt and fear.
  Reference: 12 & 12 (Step Four)
• A Renewed Outlook: Embracing A.A. principles leads to a constructive way of living.
  Reference: Big Book (Chapter 9, “The Family Afterward”)

Further Reading

• The Big Book – Key chapters on fear, acceptance, and sobriety.
• Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions – Steps Three, Four, and beyond for overcoming fear.

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