This recording begins with a reading from pages 8688 of the big book, on awakening. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The only requirement for aa membership is a desire to stop drinking. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. At the moment we are try ing to put our lives in order. Monday, march 26, 2012 aa morning meditation big book pages 86,87 and 88 explained. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. Aa speakers joe and charlie the doctors opinion the big book comes alive. Aa ego, actor running the show, big book page 60, big book page 61, how it works, self will run riot, step four, step three 3 comments follow blog via email enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. 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.
From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Usually the family should not try to tell your story. Mike presents a big book study podcast and thoughts on recovery. Next time you and he have a heated discussion, no matter what the subject, it should be the privilege of either to smile and say. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 415,607 views. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Alcoholics anonymous than we are using it constantly. We take step 11 in the first three paragraphs on page 86. Here we will break down the paragraph and make clear what the big book authors tell us they do. But urge them not to be overanxious, for that might spoil matters. 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. Did you know, before the big book was published, the early members of aa studied the. Approach through a doctor or an institution is a better bet.
A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. Night prayer god forgive me where i have been resentful. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. On awakening is a passage from the aa big book starting on page 86 through 88, which is focused on meditation. Under these conditions we can employ our mental faculties. Quiet mind via step 11 prayer and meditation alcoholics anonymous. The first paragraph on page 86 gives direct instructions about what to do each evening before bed. I have tried to identify all that i could find to identify for myself and other readers of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, here. Chapter 5 how it works of the big book contains the 3rd step prayer which describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. The third step prayer big book alcoholics anonymous. Home aastl alcoholics anoymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their expericences streangth and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
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. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Next time you and he have a heated discussion, no matter what the subject, it should be the privilege of either to smile and say, this is getting serious. We have emphasized willingness as being indispensable. On awakening 11th step meditation amanda h, insight timer. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and twelve step programs across the world have helped millions of people recover from addictions. Be fore we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from selfpity, dishonest or selfseeking motives. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. 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.
We will see that our new attitude toward liquor has been given us without any thought or effort on our part. I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character which stands in the way of my usefulness to you and my fellows. 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 answers will come, if your own house is in order. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. 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. It would be easy to be vague about this sees it, pg. Or pick from one of many of the favorite parts we have singled out on our website. Alcoholism12 step support upon awakening, one page ez form on awakening from alcoholics anonymous pages 8688 on awakening let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead. The big book of alcoholics anonymous can be purchased at aa central or a bba meeting you can purchase a bba workbook at any bba meeting, or online at you do not need to print the following step material until you are instructed to do so. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man. 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.
Find computer cable at msc industrial supply, serving the metalworking, safety, and mro industries for over 75 years. On page 63 i am promised by doing that i will get everything i need. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063. Aas evening meditation pages 86,87 and 88 explained step 11. On awakening pages 86 88 aa big book alcoholics anonymous 11th step morning meditation aa pray greetings. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. This is the official website of the general service office g. 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.
We are not fighting it, neither are we avoiding temptation. Aa prayers, big book prayers and inspirational recovery 12 step. Pity in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. 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.
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. Most of the information comes from aaws published or. 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 and your husband will find that you can dispose of serious problems easier than you can the trivial ones. If we can answer to our satisfaction, we then look at step six. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. It is seldom wise to approach an individual, who still. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. This ebook is not a product of alcoholics anonymous. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism.
The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. My creator, i am now willing that you should have all of me, good and bad. 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. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man, book. This book will help guide you through a personal experience with all twelve steps as they are outlined in the aa big book. 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. Step 11 upon awakening page 86 experience the big book. Are we now ready to let god remove from us all the things which we have admitted are objectionable.
You write notes and questions from the big book awakening into your own big book for personal consideration. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. On awakening page 86 and 87 alcoholics anonymous youtube. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. 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. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. Its all about starting my day out trusting god, receiving. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. Pity in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12 traditions. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page.
Next to the search box there is magnifying glass with a drop down where you can choose near location to search by city, zip code or exact addresss or near me and the site will attempt to locate you. On awakening let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead. The 12 step prayer book a collection of 12 step prayers and. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. The 12 step prayer book a collection of 12 step prayers. The introduction delves into what the solution is for alcoholics and drug addicts by examining the chapter out of the big book of a. Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the. We constantly remind ourselves we are no longer running the show, humbly saying to ourselves many times each day thy will be done. Take step 11 in the manner that you and your group see fit. When possible, avoid meeting a man through his family. Aa speakers joe and charlie more about alcoholism the big book comes alive duration. Aa reading from page 86 and 87 about morning prayer, meditation and daily guidance. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. The little big red book limited to 4,730 individually numbered copies the same number printed of the first editionfirst printing big book affectionately known as big red.
The promises alcoholics anonymous of colorado springs. That feeling of uselessness and selfpity will disappear. The big book tells us that we have a great reality deep down within us god. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Before we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking 2. We are then in much less danger of excitement, fear, anger, worry, selfpity, or foolish decisions. From page 86,87 and 88 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.