"having" in the Big Book

The feeling of having shared in a common peril is one element in the powerful cement which binds us.

They sound like the philosophy of the man who, having a headache, beats himself on the head with a hammer so that he can’t feel the ache.

Those having religious affiliations will find here nothing disturbing to their beliefs or ceremonies.

Here are some of the methods we have tried: Drinking beer only, limiting the number of drinks, never drinking alone, never drinking in the morning, drinking only at home, never having it in the house, never drinking during business hours, drinking only at parties, switching from scotch to brandy, drinking only natural wines, agreeing to resign if ever drunk on the job, taking a trip, not taking a trip, swearing off forever (with and without a solemn oath), taking more physical exercise, reading inspirational books, going to health farms and sanitariums, accepting voluntary commitment to asylums—we could increase the list ad infinitum.

chap having queer ideas of fun.

I remember having several more that night and plenty next morning.

They had said that though I did raise a defense, it would one day give way before some trivial reason for having a drink.

We were having trouble with personal relationships, we couldn’t control our emotional natures, we were a prey to misery and depression, we couldn’t make a living, we had a feeling of uselessness, we were full of fear, we were unhappy, we couldn’t seem to be of real help to other people— was not a basic solution of these bedevilments more important than whether we should see newsreels of lunar flight?

Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.

Having persevered with the rest of the program, they wondered why they fell.

He subsequently denied having received the money and used the incident as a basis for discrediting the man.

Perhaps he is having a secret and exciting affair with “the girl who understands.’’ In fairness we must say that she may understand, but what are we going to do about a thing like that?

Each might pray about it, having the other one’s happiness uppermost in mind.

Being still inexperienced and having just made conscious contact with God, it is not probable that we are going to be inspired at all times.

Having had the experience yourself, you can give him much practical advice.

Each is interested in having his or her wishes respected.

Having been neglected and misused in the past, they think father owes them more than they are getting.

Having a better time.”