Twelve steps to live without resentment hazelden betty. Alcoholics anonymous aa is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of enabling its members to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety. 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. Aa morning meditation big book pages 86,87 and 88 explained. 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. Alcoholism12 step support page 52 big book question originally posted by liveinpeace i know that god is the key to my recovery. How it works from pages 5860 of the big book of alcoholics. We have emphasized willingness as being indispensable. 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. Ernest kurtz says this is the closest the book alcoholics anonymous comes to a definition of alcoholism. As we read in the preface to the fourth edition of the big book. However, due to financial difficulties the whole printing was, for a while, held up and the book received no publicity, nor, of course, was it.
Aa is nonprofessional, selfsupporting, and apolitical. 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. My sponsor had me write out the passages from the big book from page 60 being convinced. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Part ii the solution 60 getting started 63 how it worksthe practical reality 77 surrendersteps one, two, and three 79. 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.
Whatever our protestations, are not most of us concerned with ourselves, our. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice. This produced guilt, selfhatred, remorse, emptiness, and. Aa s big book calls alcoholism an illness which only a spiritual experience will conquer. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
The text of the 1st 164 pages of alcoholics anonymous. The big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. 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. However, due to financial difficulties the whole printing was, for a while, held up and the book received no publicity, nor, of course, was it available in the stores, even if one knew it existed. Her final drunk, she recalls, lasted 60 days, around the clock. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous big book pg. 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. Apr 07, 2017 big book of alcoholics anonymous pages 60 to 63 3rd step daily aa reading duration. Beatty knows that montag was affected emotionally by the previous nights burning and he shares some information and history with guy in an effort to help him understand why they do their job. Established on such a footing we became less and less interested in ourselves, our little plans and designs.
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 big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. It was my intention, literally, to drink myself to death, she said. Some of us have come to believe that there is a deeper spiritual significance in sexual sobriety, while others simply report that without a firm and clear bottom line, our. Fitzs sister, agnes, came to aa s rescue when the printer refused to release the book he was holding the first printing of alcoholics anonymous. Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the twelve steps.
Big book of alcoholics anonymous pages 60 to 63 3rd step daily aa reading duration. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. 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 big book pg 87. Steps by the big book step 4 resentments steps by the big. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man.
And then, in the spring of 1939, a very remarkable book was rolled off a new york press with the title alcoholics anonymous. Now all we need to know is what we must do to recover from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body and precisely how do we do it. Aa chapter 5 how it works rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. The first requirement is that we be convinced that any life run on selfwill can hardly be a success. In this book we describe how these principles are working for us. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. A thorough yet simple commercial inventory format like bob, bill, clarence and many aa pioneers used.
We dont claim to understand all the ramifications of sexual sobriety. Willingness in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Alcoholics anonymous, chapter 5 how it works pages 58. 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 strong. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers. The 12 step prayer book a collection of 12 step prayers and. Pages 58 through 71 by the time we get to chapter 5, how it works, we have a clear understanding of what the problem is alcoholism and what the solution is god, as we understand him. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. From pages 5860 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. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. This fuels the deep surrender required to break through into a deep spiritual experience. In this section of the book captain beatty comes to the montag house to visit guy while hes sick. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
At least as early as 1937, fitz was spending much of his time trying to get aa started in washington. 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. Aug, 2006 my sponsor had me write out the passages from the big book from page 60 being convinced. How it works, step 3 study questions the eaa group. The 12 step prayer book a collection of 12 step prayers. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. Fitz g early aa member of alcoholics anonymous history big. My sponsor had me write out the passages from the big book from page 60being convinced. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on pages that. 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. This ebook is not a product of alcoholics anonymous. Its only membership requirement is a desire to stop drinking.
Joining aa saved her life, largely because it helped her overcome. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. The aa program of recovery is set forth in the twelve steps aa was founded in 1935 in akron, ohio. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6.
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. Oct 23, 2010 alcoholics anonymous, chapter 5 how it works pages 5864 the first and second edition book alcoholics anonymous is in public domain in the united states. Just what do we mean by that, and just what do we do. This is the official website of the general service office g. My creator, i am now willing that you should have all of me, good and bad. 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. 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. Big book steps to apply to eating disorders project. When we sincerely took such a position, all sorts of remarkable things followed. This guide has been prepared not as a replacement for or interference to our basic texts the big book and 12 and 12 but as a companion for the ideas and directions presented there. The promises alcoholics anonymous of colorado springs. Alcoholics anonymous, chapter 5 how it works pages 5864 the first and second edition book alcoholics anonymous is in public domain.
The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Step 4 big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5, pp 63. Fear in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The directions for taking step three are on page 63, paragraph 2, lines 18. Willingness in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Lusting after the big fix, we gave away our power to others. Driven by a hundred forms of fear, selfdelusion, selfseeking, and selfpity, we step on the toes of our fellows and they retaliate.
Of course, this step guide works great with a 4 column inventory as well. How it works from pages 58 60 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Mar 26, 2012 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 big book pg 87. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. Steps by the big book step 4 resentments steps by the. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. 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. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services. If we can answer to our satisfaction, we then look at step six. The big book of alcoholics anonymous includes the story of a woman whose drinking landed her in jail twice and nearly ruined her third marriage. The directions for taking the twelve steps laurel recovery 368.
We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aas 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. Are we now ready to let god remove from us all the things which we have admitted are objectionable. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, is a collection of texts used by members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship the book has undergone four revisions since william wilson, also known as bill w. In the big book of alcoholics anonymous on pages 60 to 63 it describes an alcoholicsaddicts life as unmanageable that an egocentric life is hardly a success. Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. The second edition 1955 consisted of 1,150,000 copies. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Alcoholics anonymous, chapter 5 how it works pages 5864. Stepbystep guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063 being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we understood him. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous pgs. Being all powerful, he provided what we needed, if we kept close to him and performed his work well.
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