Pg 14 from the big book of aa

Alcoholics anonymous big book original edition perfect paperback september 30, 2008. Pp 15 bills story bills spiritual awakening the eaa group. I can watch my serenity level rise when i discard my expectations. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those i would help of thy power, thy love and thy way of life. We asked god to help us show them the same tolerance, pity, and patience that we would cheerfully grant a sick friend. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Sometimes a small deal would net a few hundred dollars, and i.

All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented, as well as many political, economic, social, and reli. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Aa books, aa literature, and aa pamphlets are just a few of the many items available for aa groups.

Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. Six years ago one of our number was a patient there. Help is offered by understanding people to anyone with an alcohol problem. The basic text clarifies the steps which constitute the aa way of life and the traditions, by which aa maintains its unity. There is a solution w e, of alcoholics anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as bill. Though we did not like their symptoms and the way these disturbed us, they, like ourselves, were sick too. We explain to our partner what we are about to do and why we have to do it. I think this chapter gets ignored quite often, especially by members that feel theyve got a good grasp of the faith business, but it helped me a great deal when i was trying to wrap my brain around step 2. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Many of us said to our maker, as we understood him.

Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the. I felt lifted up, as though the great clean wind of a mountain top blew. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. The retreat committee and all persons involved with the 11th step retreat for aa and. Into action 75 that he will not try to change our plan. Twelve steps and twelve traditions softcover hazelden. God, i offer myself to thee to build with me and to do with me as thou wilt.

For the serious student of the aa big book, what follows are some recommendations from the author of this study guide in the approach to take when utilizing this supplemental material. Alcoholics anonymous aa is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of. On awakening let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead. My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. Many of us go in for annual or semiannual housecleaning. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. Someone was having a problem with resentment in the meeting this morning in stepchat, and i told them to read this as i was told to and it helped me. Its unfortunate for those who have taken half measures, but i would be willing to put my hand out to them when they return. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. How it works from pages 5860 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path.

Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. Originally published in 1952, twelve steps and twelve traditions is the classic book used by aa members and groups around the world. Under these conditions we can employ our mental faculties. Belief in the power of god, plus enough willingness, honesty and humility. Stop in, start a thread, say hello and tell us a little bit about yourself. Aas big book calls alcoholism an illness which only a spiritual experience will conquer. I, who had thought so well of myself and my abilities, of my capacity to surmount. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. It lays out the principles by which aa members recover and by which the fellowship functions. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous. There are, however, additional promises in 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. Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the twelve steps. My 10 favorite lines from the big book of alcoholics anonymous by kelly fitzgerald junco 072916 there is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution.

But we must not use this as a mere excuse to postpone. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Be fore we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from selfpity, dishonest or selfseeking motives. 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. Read the book alcoholics anonymous from the frontispiece through the end of chapter 11 a vision for you pg 164. The intergroup supports the local aa community with meeting schedules, information, support, sells chips and literature, offers volunteer service opportunities and more. The primary purpose group big green bay area aa home. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous.

But then my rights try to move in, and they, too, can force my serenity level down. So i figured i would post it here so i have it handy. Many of us also like the experience of an occasional retreat from the outside world where we can quiet down for an undisturbed day or so of selfoverhaul and meditation. Aa big book aa big book taghere the foundation progress and principles second edition big book stories big book alcoholism recovery 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. 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. Bathtub gin, two bottles a day, and often three, got to be routine. When we decide who is to hear our story, we waste no time. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that i may better do thy will.

Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. The step 4 prayer from how it works page 66 of the big book. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The higher my expectations of other people are, the lower is my serenity. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. Aside from fellowship and sociability, the prime object was to provide a time and place where new people might bring their problems. I must turn in all things to the father of light who presides over us all. 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. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today.

The 12 steps are referred to in the big book, on page 58, where it is written, rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed out path. This guide has been prepared not as a replacement for or interference to our basic texts the big book and 12 and 12 but as a companion for the ideas and directions presented there. 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. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step.

We have a written inventory and we are pre pared for a long talk. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. 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. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. I became an unwelcome hangeron at brokerage places.

This is a long chapter, but like the rest of the big book, the ideas are simple and straightforward. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.

We find out things about ourselves that we have been inclined to beat ourselves up about. We thank god from the bottom of our heart that we know him better. 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. Since facebook put a limit on how many members can our daily post reachwhich is just a fraction of the membersplease bookmark our page and visit on a daily basis. The 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the book, alcoholics anonymous, titled there is a solution. If you have resentment you want to be free of, if you will pray for the person or thing that you resent, you will be free.