This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Notwithstanding the great necessity for discussing ourselves. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Fear in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
Rightly and naturally, we think well before we choose the per. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. Before we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking 2. We have begun to learn tolerance, patience and good will toward all men, even our enemies, for we look on the them as sick people.
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. First written in 1939, the 4th edition was published in 2001. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. The best reasons to work steps four through twelve are the promises found on page 63, 75, 845, and some more on page 88 in the big book. 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.
Monday, march 26, 2012 aa morning meditation big book pages 86,87 and 88 explained. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The introduction delves into what the solution is for alcoholics and drug addicts by examining the chapter out of the big book of a. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Did you know, before the big book was published, the early members of aa studied the bible. You may find the complete text on the official web site of alcoholics anonymous on this page you can discover what this book tells about. Or pick from one of many of the favorite parts we have singled out on our website. Once we have taken this step, withholding nothing, we are delighted. 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.
My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. Much has already been said about receiving strength, inspiration, and direction from him who has all knowledge and power. This step is described in parts of chapters 1, 2, 3, and all of chapter 4.
We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. We constantly remind ourselves we are no longer running the show, humbly saying to ourselves many times each day thy will be done. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye.
We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. Read read pages 76 84 in chapter 6, into action on step 9. Sick mans prayer of aa spiritual principles of recovery. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. Contents introduction guide for daily reading 1 serenity prayer 2 the lords prayer 3 prayer of saint francis of assisi 4 todays thought 5 sanskrit proverb 6 to be prayer. This is the blue print of the 12 step recovery programs. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. 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. On awakening 11th step meditation amanda h, insight timer. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous big book. 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. Take step 11 in the manner that you and your group see fit.
We are then in much less danger of excitement, fear, anger, worry, selfpity, or foolish decisions. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Alcoholics anonymous than we are using it constantly. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. This ebook is not a product of alcoholics anonymous. Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either alcoholics anonymous. Sick mans prayer of aa spiritual principles of recovery 12. This is the official website of the general service office g. 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. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. The 12 step prayer book a collection of 12 step prayers and inspirational readings second edition featuring 44 new prayers written and compiled by bill p. We take step 11 in the first three paragraphs on page 86.
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. 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. The first paragraph on page 86 gives direct instructions about what to do each evening before bed. We shall be with you in the fellowship of the spirit, and you will surely meet some of us as you trudge the road of happy destiny. The promises alcoholics anonymous of colorado springs. Column 5 before we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking step 3, especially asking that it be divorced from selfpity, dishonest or selfseeking motives column 4 step 10. If we have carefully followed directions, we have begun to sense the flow of his spirit into us. 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. All day as we go through the day we pause, when agitated or doubtful, and ask for the right thought or action. This recording begins with a reading from pages 8688 of the big book, on awakening.
The 12 step prayer book a collection of 12 step prayers. Step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Here we will break down the paragraph and make clear what the big book authors tell us they do. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. 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. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. Under these conditions we can employ our mental faculties. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body.
Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Established on such a footing we became less and less interested in ourselves, our little plans and designs. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, 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. Big book of alcoholics anonymous 11th step meditation. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Selfishness in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and.
God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Be fore we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from selfpity, dishonest or selfseeking motives. On awakening pages 86 88 aa big book alcoholics anonymous 11th step morning meditation aa pray greetings. Selfishness in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Alcoholism12 step support upon awakening, one page ez form on awakening from alcoholics anonymous pages 86 88 on awakening let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead.
You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. Aas evening meditation pages 86,87 and 88 explained step 11. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. We will see that our new attitude toward liquor has been given us without any thought or effort on our part. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. On awakening let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead.
From page 86,87 and 88 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the twelve steps. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Evening after mediation on the day just completed, we ask gods forgiveness and inquire what corrective measures should be taken. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. Any therapeutic or philosophic procedure which can prove a recovery rate of 50% to 60% must merit our consideration. We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows.
More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either alcoholics. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. Apr 03, 2017 acceptance is the answer aa reader reader. 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. 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 promises 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. That feeling of uselessness and selfpity will disappear. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. Nov 04, 2019 alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established.
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