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. I didnt care to read it and i didnt think it had anything of substance i could relate to. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. 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. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. We are often surprised how the right answers come after we have tried this for a while. This is the blue print of the 12 step recovery programs. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. We think the reason is that they never completed their. You have been trying to get a new attitude, a new relationship with your creator, and to discover the obstacles in your path. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. What used to be the hunch or the occasional inspira. As part of his rehabilitation he commenced to present his conceptions to.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. An 18 minute session of prayer and contemplation as suggested by the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The big book and the steps of aa have solved my problem with. 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. Alcoholics anonymous quotes showing of 127 and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. Thinking in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. I didnt connect with the big book of alcoholics anonymous until over a year into my sobriety. Before we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from selfpity, dishonest or selfseeking motives. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments. Or pick from one of many of the favorite parts we have singled out on our website. We expect that this contribution to the recovering community worldwide will continue to grow, as our online big book is a great study tool. Mike presents a big book study podcast and thoughts on recovery.
The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. First written in 1939, the 4th edition was published in 2001. This book is a powerful powerful message on how to change the person we brought through those doors of alcoholics anonymous, one day at a time. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. 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. With over 400 pages, the big book is filled with personal anecdotes of alcoholics and the 12 steps that pave the path to recovery. 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. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. Morning prayer god, direct my thinking today so that it be empty of self pity, dishonesty, selfwill, selfseeking and fear. Aa speakers joe and charlie the doctors opinion the big book comes alive. 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. Since alcoholism effects us physically, mentally and spiritually more on that in working step 1, its important to realize that aa s solution to alcoholism as outlined in the big book.
These are intended for further study and should not be taken out of context. Please turn to page 72 in big book and read into action which is step 5. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. We have to begin to realize that we are humans, and being humans we have character flaws. In actual practice we usually find a solitary selfappraisal insufficient. There is more to not drinking, then just not drinking by dr. 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. Being still inexperienced and having just made conscious contact with god, it is.
Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703. Step 11 prayers and meditations help for compulsiv. Or were we thinking of what we could do for others, of what we could pack into the stream of life. I usually like to start a study of the big book way of life with something on the circle and triangle. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Under these conditions we can employ our mental faculties. At the moment we are try ing to put our lives in order.
You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. Aas evening meditation pages 86,87 and 88 explained step 11. I can understand why its the sacred text of aa groups around the world. Page 86, paragraph 3 page 87, end of paragraph throughout each day we have to face indecision. Its main object is to enable you to find a power greater than yourself which will solve your problem. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. What used to be the hunch or the occasional inspiration gradually becomes a working part of the mind. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. 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. The eleventh step prayers derived from the text found page 86 of alcoholics anonymous the big book.
It is seldom wise to approach an individual, who still. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is the guiding book for all 12 step programs.
We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. God, inspire my thinking, decisions and intuitions. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Angry in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Page 86, paragraph 1 if we have taken steps 4 through 9 and continued to take the same action in step 10 over and over again, we should have now removed the. 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. Steps 10, 11, and 12 the big book comes alive duration. The big book authors speak of the retire at night meditation prayer 86. Big book of alcoholics anonymous 11th step meditation. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Quiet time meditation, which was the favorite meditation of the a. That feeling of uselessness and selfpity will disappear.
Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the. 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. 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. 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. Having made your personal inventory, what shall you do about it. 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. The book asks the individual to ask for gods forgiveness, and think. Prayers of alcoholics anonymous aa from the big book 12 steps of recovery alcoholism addiction na serenity prayer. Aa big book ch3 more about alcoholism 4th edition duration. Have you kept something to yourself which should be discussed with another person at once. On awakening let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only.
They say upon awakening i should think about the next 24 hours. The explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. Our online big book is used by thousands of people all over the world, and incurs substantial bandwidth expense. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. Will in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12 traditions. Under these conditions we can employ our mental faculties with assurance, for after all god gave us brains to. Monday, february, 2012 aa s evening meditation pages 86, 87 and 88 explained step 11. The big book suggests that i begin the morning with a prayer. We usually conclude the period of meditation with a prayer that we be shown all through the day what. Aa prayers, big book prayers and inspirational recovery 12. Pity in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12 traditions.
Or were we thinking of what we could do for others, of what we could pack into. Morning prayer and meditation given we know that the aa program is contained in the first 164 pages of the big book with further good information in the step essays of the 12 steps and 12 traditions book lets now follow the 2nd half of the prayer and meditation instructions found on pages 86, 87 and 88 of the book alcoholics anonymous. Nevertheless, we find that our thinking will, as time passes, be more and more on the plane of inspiration. Since alcoholism effects us physically, mentally and spiritually more on that in working step 1, its important to realize that aa s solution to alcoholism as outlined in the big book would also need to have three parts. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous. It has wisdom that has spanned centuries and saved countless. Alcoholics anonymous than we are using it constantly. 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. Step 11 prayers and meditations evening prayer and meditation big book, page 86. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny.
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. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact. Being still inexperienced and having just made conscious contact with god, it is not probable that we are going to be inspired at all times. Be fore we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from selfpity, dishonest or selfseeking motives. Before discussing the aa big book page 86 lets learn about what the. The false gospel of alcoholics anonymous new york ideas 2015 duration. 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. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous.
Here they are, the 82 occurrences of the word must found in alcoholics anonymous 4th edition the doctors opinion 1 page xxiii. Silkworth aa big book aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. Pity in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Original manuscript chaper 6 into action alcoholics anonymous alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies.