Read read pages 76 84 in chapter 6, into action on step 9. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. Before we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from selfpity, dishonest or selfseeking motives. In 1935, even the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous 2001, the basic text of a. The promises from pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions.
Resentment in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Big book awakening for use with alcoholics anonymous fourth edition big book. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. 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. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace.
Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. How it works taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063 being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will an how it works big book pgs. In their minds, when reading these promises, many oa members substitute the words alcohol liquor and alcoholic with the words food and compulsive eater, but in respect for the wishes of alcoholics anonymous, we repost these words verbatim from the big book. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. The aa promises are found on pages 8384 of chapter 6, into action in alcoholics anonymous, also known as the big book written by bill. We have been trying to get a new attitude, a new relationship with our creator, and to discover the obstacles in our path. Why this happens to awakening souls and what to do when you wake duration. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover. A blog dedicated to discussion of the program of alcoholics anonymous as found in the twelve and twelve and first 164 pages of the big book alcoholics anonymous.
It is seldom wise to approach an individual, who still. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. The 9th step promises of alcoholics anonymous wayside house. Print a copy of the first side print page 1 only, then reinsert it into the paper tray of your printer and print page 2. The big book doesnt come with an index, so here is one in the form of a bookmark. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. See i had a born again exp and lost the obsession to drink my first attempt with my sponsor six. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be.
That feeling of uselessness and selfpity will disappear. We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. In fact, the big book gives us instruction around this very thing. E, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Aa promises the aa big book 12step promises of recovery. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. How it works aa big book chapter 5 aa big book big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctors opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aas 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. The tremendous fact for every one of us is that we have discovered a common solution. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us.
It would be easy to be vague about this sees it, pg. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. The promises of alcoholics anonymous page 83 of the big book. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers of alcoholic men and women to recovery, there exists strong. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the. The ninth step promises can be found through pages 83 84 in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Reprinted from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with permission of a.
Box 459, grand central station new york, ny 10163 website. From pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through. We will see that our new attitude toward liquor has been given us without any thought or effort on our part. Alcoholics anonymous also known as the big book in recovery circles sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Page 83 of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, describes the promises of the twelve steps. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Apr 21, 2020 a study of aa s book twelve steps and twelve traditions. Give him an account of the struggles you made to stop. Aas evening meditation pages 86,87 and 88 explained step 11 morning and evening meditation step 11. Made direct amends wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
From pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 6,110 views 43. We have a way out on which we can absolutely agree, and upon which we can join in brotherly and harmonious action. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aa s 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. The aa promises are found on pages 83 84 of chapter 6, into action in alcoholics anonymous, also known as the big book written by bill wilson and dr. We ought to sit down with the family and frankly analyze the past as we now see it, being very careful not to criticize them. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. That is how we react so long as we keep in fit spiritual condition. Yes, there is a long period of reconstruction ahead. Under these conditions we can employ our mental faculties. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
You dont need a twosided printer to print on both sides. The ninth step promises can be found through pages 8384 in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. From pages 83 84 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through. On page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of resentments towards a person. We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows.
The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. We will seldom be interested in liquor using, actingout. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can. The 12 promises of aa are presented as part of working step 9, which involves making amends.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Meetings can be found on page 83 84, of the big book, alcoholics anonymous. The first section of the big book of alcoholics anonymous has not changed or been revised in any of the four editions. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic.
No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. At the moment we are try ing to put our lives in order. Steps by the big book step 10 steps by the big book. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. No thought or effort on my part thats the miracle of it. I feel its important for a recovering alcoholic to encounter the history of aa because they need to know where aa came from and what made and makes alcoholics anonymous tick. Alcoholics anonymous word serenity and we will know peace. We suggest you do this as we have done it in the chapter on alcoholism. What used to be the hunch or the occasional inspiration gradually becomes a working part of the mind. Aas evening meditation pages 86,87 and 88 explained step 11.
Pity in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12 traditions. On awakening let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. Be fore we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from selfpity, dishonest or selfseeking motives. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions.
A remorseful mumbling that we are sorry wont fill the bill at all. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers of alcoholic men and women to recovery, there exists a sentiment. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. Given we know that the aa program is contained in the first 164 pages of the big book with further good information in the step essays of the 12 steps and 12 traditions book lets now follow the 2nd half of the prayer and meditation instructions found on pages 86, 87 and 88 of the book alcoholics anonymous big book page 87. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism.
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