ο»Ώ"OUR REAL PURPOSE" -
"Our real pur-
pose is to fit our-
selves to be of max-
imum service to God
[or our HP*] and the
people about us."
(The Big Book,
p. 77)
TO BE OF MAXIMUM SERVICE -
"The principle of service ... is not a passive principle. To be of maximum service to the still-suffering addict, we must energetically seek to carry our message throughout our cities, towns, and villages. (It Works, How & Why, p. 152)
"Teach this tri-
ple truth to all: A
generous heart, kind
speech, and a life of
service and compas-
sion are the things
which renew hu-
manity."
- Buddha (563 B.C. - 483 B.C.) ancient Indian spiritual teacher
*HP - Higher Power - is any power greater than oneself, like Nature, the Cosmos, or even the legal system.
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