No outsider can appraise such an intimate situation. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we. My alcoholic mind eventually told me my job was more important than going to meetings and working with others. Into action 75 that he will not try to change our plan. 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. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. 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. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, is a collection of texts used by members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship.
The promises from the big book, if we carefully follow directions we have begun to. This is the official website of the general service office g. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. But we must not use this as a mere excuse to postpone. We have a written inventory and we are pre pared for a long talk. All you need is a big book and this guide to go through the steps with someone in a way similar to what dr bob, clarence s or bill wilson would have done. In the big book, as the text alcoholics anonymous is known, we read the written words of the first 100 men and women of aa as they were put in the way of a spiritual awakening. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. The big book promises all of them, so far friends of bill w. That feeling of uselessness and selfpity will disappear. A guided meditation based on the 11th step of alcoholics anonymous and other 12step programs. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The 4th edition 2001 is also freely available online. A nd acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
Step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Aa big book download mp3 all tracks as a zip file 158 mb. 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. The promises on this page are from the big book of alcoholics anonymous and are reprinted with permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. On awakening let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition aa world services, inc. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Alcoholics anonymous discussion blog by an alcoholic for. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous big book. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions.
We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. The family afterwards the big book online, page 4, pdf version sex page, updated wednesday, march 11, twenty 20. We especially ask for freedom from selfwill, and are careful to make no requests for ourselves only we may ask for ourselves, however, if. In trying to make these arrange ments our actor may sometimes be quite virtuous. 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.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. The big book of alcoholics anonymous describes the eleventh step of as follows. The spiritual axiom and serenity prayer in the big book of. This recording begins with a reading from pages 8688 of the big book, on. Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the. 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. As being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. 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 as of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye.
On awakening 11th step meditation amanda h, insight timer. More than most people, the alcoholic leads a double life. Be fore we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from selfpity, dishonest or selfseeking motives. The big book bb notations are to page and paragraph, as in 64. It is better, however, that one does not needlessly name a person upon whom she can vent jealousy. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous i earnestly advise every alcoholic to read this book through, and though perhaps he came to scoff, he may remain to pray. Makes no claims or statement of facts and in general is not responsible for the content and any ramifications thereof. The answers will come, if your own house is in order.
This guide exemplifies, as close as possible, one of the strongest original ways of alcoholics anonymous. Bb page 8688 is part of early morning meet daily readings. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Jul 17, 2019 the book alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known by members as the big book, is the textbook for the original 12step recovery program now known by the same name. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. See all 9 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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. Sex aa online group open aa meetings online alcoholics. 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.
Quotes from alcoholics anonymous minnesota recovery. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services and is available through aa offices and meetings, as well as through booksellers. There are many kinds of meetingsjust as there are in facetoface aa meetings or f2f in the jargon of the online world. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome 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.
God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, is a collection of texts used by members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship the book has undergone four revisions since william wilson, also known as bill w. Quotethis thought brings us to step ten, which suggests we continue to take personal inventory and continue to. It would be easy to be vague about this sees it, pg. Marty mann 19041980 wrote the chapter women suffer too in the second through fourth editions of the big book. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. How it works the big book online, pages 65, 68, 69, and 70, pdf version. Alcoholics anonymous is the life changing program formed by two desperate alcoholics in 1935. The family afterwards the big book online, page 4, pdf version. 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. Perhaps there are some cases where the utmost frankness is demanded. Aa morning meditation big book pages 86,87 and 88 explained.
Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous big. Nothing, absolutely nothing happens in gods world by mistake. Why this happens to awakening souls and what to do when you wake duration. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition unknown binding 2009. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace.
As on what needs to be changed in me and in my attitudes. Then jack alexander wrote a feature article in the saturday evening post and placed such a compelling picture of a. Under these conditions we can employ our mental faculties. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. We read small sections of the book alcoholics anonymous big book and have a lead share on the reading. Notwithstanding the great necessity for discussing ourselves with someone, it. Monday, march 26, 2012 aa morning meditation big book pages 86,87 and 88 explained. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. Monday, february, 2012 aas evening meditation pages 86,87 and 88 explained step 11. Big book of alcoholics anonymous pages 83 to 88 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th step daily aa readings duration. We then open the meeting to group discussion on the weekly topic. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. When we decide who is to hear our story, we waste no time.
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 pg 87. Into action the big book online, page 81, pdf version. We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows. Aa prayers, big book prayers and inspirational recovery 12. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. The big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. No thought or effort on my part thats the miracle of it. Email and chat groups of members of alcoholics anonymous conduct big book meetings, discussion groups, and informal chats. Not associated with or connected to or related towith alcoholics anonymous, towith alcoholics anonymous world services inc this site does not represent alcoholics anonymous in any way shape or form.
There is no obligation by any member of the original way group to use this guide. For those who have not read the big book, we urge that you add it to your library. It may be that both will decide that the way of good sense and loving. Pg 88 there is always more action that has to be done. Sbbb refers to this steps by the big book workbook. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny.
No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. After finally taking the steps with a sponsor i stayed sober for 6 yrs. Some people use the 24 hours a day book or some relevant spiritual material. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Rightly and naturally, we think well before we choose the per. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. How it works 61 his arrangements would only stay put, if only people would do as he wished, the show would be great.
The book alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known by members as the big book, is the textbook for the original 12step recovery program now known by the same name. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Aa big book ch3 more about alcoholism 4th edition duration. We explain to our partner what we are about to do and why we have to do it. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first edition is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by william g. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Alcoholics anonymous an interpretation of our twelve steps.
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