Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The first paragraph on page 86 gives direct instructions about what to do each evening before bed. Aas evening meditation pages 86,87 and 88 explained step 11. We constantly remind ourselves we are no longer running the show, humbly saying to ourselves many times each day thy will be done. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Rightly and naturally, we think well before we choose the per. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and twelve step programs across the world have helped millions of people recover from addictions. We take step 11 in the first three paragraphs on page 86. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation.
All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. 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. Much has already been said about receiving strength, inspiration, and direction from him who has all knowledge and power. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. 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. 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. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous big book. First written in 1939, the 4th edition was published in 2001. Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the twelve steps.
Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. 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. Notwithstanding the great necessity for discussing ourselves. On awakening 11th step meditation amanda h, insight timer. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. On awakening let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we.
You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. We are then in much less danger of excitement, fear, anger, worry, selfpity, or foolish decisions. 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. Before we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking 2.
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. Here we will break down the paragraph and make clear what the big book authors tell us they do. 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 introduction delves into what the solution is for alcoholics and drug addicts by examining the chapter out of the big book of a. Be fore we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from selfpity, dishonest or selfseeking motives. That feeling of uselessness and selfpity will disappear. Or pick from one of many of the favorite parts we have singled out on our website. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. Any therapeutic or philosophic procedure which can prove a recovery rate of 50% to 60% must merit our consideration. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. 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.
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. 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. 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. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. 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. 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. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Alcoholics anonymous than we are using it constantly. 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. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a.
It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. The 12 step prayer book a collection of 12 step prayers. 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. Monday, march 26, 2012 aa morning meditation big book pages 86,87 and 88 explained. Once we have taken this step, withholding nothing, we are delighted. If we have carefully followed directions, we have begun to sense the flow of his spirit into us. Sick mans prayer of aa spiritual principles of recovery. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. 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. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster.
From page 86,87 and 88 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. This step is described in parts of chapters 1, 2, 3, and all of chapter 4. Fear in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. 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. Big book of alcoholics anonymous 11th step meditation. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. All day as we go through the day we pause, when agitated or doubtful, and ask for the right thought or action. This is the official website of the general service office g.
This recording begins with a reading from pages 8688 of the big book, on awakening. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Read read pages 76 84 in chapter 6, into action on step 9. This ebook is not a product of alcoholics anonymous. 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.
Sick mans prayer of aa spiritual principles of recovery 12. On awakening pages 86 88 aa big book alcoholics anonymous 11th step morning meditation aa pray greetings. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. 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. Selfishness in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. The promises alcoholics anonymous of colorado springs. Did you know, before the big book was published, the early members of aa studied the bible.
A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Take step 11 in the manner that you and your group see fit. This is the blue print of the 12 step recovery programs. We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows. Established on such a footing we became less and less interested in ourselves, our little plans and designs. Under these conditions we can employ our mental faculties. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. 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 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. We will see that our new attitude toward liquor has been given us without any thought or effort on our part. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063. Evening after mediation on the day just completed, we ask gods forgiveness and inquire what corrective measures should be taken.