These are aspects of the alcoholics life and personality that are usually in effect before the alcoholic comes into aa and will continue unless the alcoholic actively works the steps each day. Questions and answers from the alcoholics anonymous big book. Then we have the voices who cry for sex and more sex. Big book study week 16 page 68 to page 70 related posts. Dont forget the sex prayer god, please mold my ideals and help me to live up to them on page 69, and the big books sex meditation god, please show me what to do about this each specific matter on page 69. 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. According to the book on page 417, it is clearly mentioned the fundamental step towards emancipation is acceptance, coming into terms with reality, realizing the ground truth that one is indeed addicted.
The page of prayers prayers from alcoholics anonymous. The family afterwards the big book online, page 4, pdf version. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous big. He answered my prayer, and they gave me a big book and a 12 steps and 12 traditions book that started me on the road of recovery with a higher power. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. For them, we hope these pages prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703. My purpose is to make the text of the big book available to anyone in the u. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only.
On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. 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. 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. Read the big book, page 67, last paragraph through first paragraph on page 68. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep. In this way we tried to shape a sane and sound ideal for our future sex life. Did you know, before the big book was published, the early members of aa studied. Big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5 how it works pages 58 71. Aa meeting ideas, big book page 68, egotism, humility, matching calamity with serenity 2 comments aa s all over this one we can laugh at those who think spirituality is the way of weakness. 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. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Sexual conductharm done t o others read carefully big book pages 68 70.
In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share. 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. Reliance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Yes read page 62 68 each day and also read page 83 at the very bottom you will find the promises. 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. Prayers in the big book of alcoholics anonymous concord. 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. Did you ever think about holding on to a rope thats connected between you and your hp, and each and every time you make a mistake, you tie a knot and hang on the rope gets shorter. The promises on this page are from the big book of alcoholics anonymous and are reprinted with permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Some of us once had great selfconfidence, but it didnt fully solve the fear.
Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The problem is some are written in the big book alcoholics anonymous or in the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and others are only inspired by or derived from what is in these books. Page 1 a commentary on the page 68 paragraphs in alcoholics anonymous the big book february 2014 the seven paragraphs from the aa big book on sex and relationships now about sex. But above all, we tried to be sensible on this question. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Notable quotes from the book alcoholics anonymous, known as the big book in aa. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. The big books way of removing fears pages 67 68 instructions. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. The original 1939 edition is a must have for anyone who has a passion for the history of alcoholics anonymous. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading.
Recovering alcoholics regularly refer to the big book as they progress in recovery, and they use it to help new members as they begin their recovery process. Before we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from selfpity, dishonest or selfseeking motives. The big book of aa uses the word powerless once, and the word power over 65 times. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. How it works the big book online, pages 65, 68, 69, and 70, pdf version. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. It would be easy to be vague about this sees it, pg.
The text of the 1st 164 pages of alcoholics anonymous. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. They think we do not have enough of it, or that it isnt the right kind. Though our decision was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once followed by a stren uous effort to face, and to be rid of, the things in our selves which had been blocking us. The big book s way of removing fears pages 67 68 instructions. Big book sexual inventory page 69 5849 12 steps of aa with father martin chalk talk 5283 is resentment the number one offender. They too can have a happy content family home,if you work for them.
This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. E, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Appendix ii spiritual awakening god consciounsness educational variety spiritual experience 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. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. The description says 2nd edition big book, not the same 164 pages and the same forewords that are in the 3rd and 4th editions. This page is not affiliated with the fellowship of aa. The inconsistency is made worse by the things he does on his sprees.
Mar 10, 2006 he answered my prayer, and they gave me a big book and a 12 steps and 12 traditions book that started me on the road of recovery with a higher power. Feel free to email any quotes you may have or would like to see added. Each mistake gets me closer to my hp which is where i want to be. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous big book. Big book sexual inventory page 69 recovery farmhouse. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Alcoholics anonymous believes that recovery is a lifelong process, so the big book is a continual companion in a recovering alcoholics life.
As with any instructive text book, the answers to questions in. 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. Also, someone told me once the answers to all my problems are answered in the first three words on page 112 in the big book. We asked god to mold our ideals and help us to live up to them. This page is intended for people who like the book entitled alcoholics anonymous. I guess thinking that i could be such a great example,, was my expectation, again, of trying to be perfect,, that is playing god too,, cuz only god is perfect. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. When a person offended we said to ourselves, this is a sick man. Quotations from the big book quotations came directly from the 3rd edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. More amazing analysis on how to do a 4th step in aa. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration.
New stories have been added to the personal histories. 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. 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.
On awakening let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead. Detailsfourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Big book awakening for use with alcoholics anonymous fourth edition big book. This extremely helpful because there are many different 4th step formats out there, but the big book s instructions are the ones that have the depth and weight. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on pages that could help you with alcohol addiction. Quotes from alcoholics anonymous minnesota recovery page. The most recent ones are nearest to the top of the page. 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. At the end of the meetings 1 person will read appendix 2, spiritual experience found on page 567 of the big book. And with 6 children to look after the too will reap all the rewards of you staying sober. On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Amid covid19, we are still open and offering online addiction treatment options.
Though we did not like their symptoms and the way these disturbed us, they, like ourselves, were sick too. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life. We asked god to help us show them the same tolerance, pity, and patience that we would cheerfully grant a sick friend. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a.
Some of us have tried to hold on to our old ideas and the result was nil until we let go absolutely. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Alcoholics anonymous page 62 if the rest of the world would only behave. Welcome to the thursday evening closed big book study of royal york. Read read chapter 5, how it works, on the fear inventory. Quotations from the big book of alcoholics aonoymous. Into action the big book online, page 81, pdf version. We put them on paper, even though we had no resentment in connection with them.
We subjected each relation to this testwas it selfish or not. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Mike presents a big book study podcast and thoughts on recovery. I wanted a 2nd edition aa big book to read the different stories in the back. With the publication of the big book in april, 1939, followed by jack alexanders article in the saturday evening post in march, 1941, which gave alcoholics anonymous a most enthusiastic endorsement, a. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary.
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