Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities. (“Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions“, Tradition Twelve)

And finally, we of Alcoholics Anonymous believe that the principle of anonymity has an immense spiritual significance. It reminds us that we are to place principles before personalities; that we are actually to practice a genuine humility. This to the end that our great blessings may never spoil us; that we shall forever live in thankful contemplation of Him who presides over us all. (long form)

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