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 purpose of the big book as it says in the forward of the book, we, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. 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. The most important lesson from 83,000 brain scans daniel amen tedxorangecoast duration. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism given the title the big book or aa the big book, out of affection, by its readers has been one of the most influential pieces of literature that have helped countless souls to get out of the vicious cycle of drug addiction. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. 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. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. The wording is a little dated, but it is the instruction set for the most widespread selfhelp program in the world. 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.
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. On page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of resentments towards a person. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. Chapter 11 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr.
Consequently, it follows that some would regard the big book with a measure of reverence. 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 page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to.
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. 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. Personal stories on pages 407, 476, 494, 531, and 553 are ed by. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a.
Informally known as the big book with its first 164 pages virtually. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. Resentment in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. 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. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented.
Brotherly in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Here are several quotes from alcoholics anonymous as well as several other sources that explore the. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of alcoholics anonymous.
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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the answer, the problem went away. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. For those unfamiliar with the big book, its the instruction set for the aa program. From that moment on, i have not had a single compulsion to drink. The big book provides guidance in when and how the alcoholic can meditate to best. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. The 147 promises of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
We, of alcoholics anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as bill. Alcoholics anonymous aa is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of. 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. Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you from honestly asking yourself what they mean to. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been through the process, the big book has helped guide millions into a life of sobriety.
There you will find release from care, boredom and worry. When, therefore, we speak to you of god, we mean your own conception of god. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. There was no legal drinking age, so i found it quite easy to walk into a bar and order a drink. In this same study, having a positive attitude also strongly influenced disease acceptance. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
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. This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you find in this book. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Aa big book aa big book taghere the foundation progress and principles washington temperance society of baltimore the missionary spirit alcoholism recovery 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. 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. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. 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. 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 big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. 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. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, written by the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w.
Good news for those with a little red book or other guideindex to the big book. 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. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to. Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Sister francis who owned the farm tried to gift the spiritual retreat for. So i figured i would post it here so i have it handy. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. From chapter 5, pages 5860 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. The primary purpose group big green bay area aa home.