Step 10 promises and we have ceased fighting anything or anyoneeven alcohol. The 147 promises of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. There is no formal the promises that the writers of the book have laid out for us. Alcoholics anonymous 2nd edition big book fair use notice this video contains ed material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyrigh. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. The nineth step promises big book alcoholics anonymous.
Aa promises the aa big book 12step promises of recovery. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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 big book of alcoholics anonymous includes 12 promises of sobriety that we begin to believe and intuitively understand more clearly if following the program. The promises from pages 8384 in the big book if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through. The aa promises are found on pages 8384 of chapter 6, into action in alcoholics anonymous, also known as the big book written by bill wilson and dr. The promises of the aa big book the promises of the aa big book step one 1. 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. They detail the impact that making amends will have on the person in recovery from. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. A recurring discussion in the format of a book study.
When a person begins their 12step journey in alcoholics anonymous, it is with the hope that their life will change for the better as a direct result. The promises alcoholics anonymous of colorado springs. We react sanely and normally, and we will find that this has happened. The promises of aas big book hazelden betty ford foundation. The tremendous fact for every one of us is that we have discovered a common solution. I was to know happiness, peace and usefulness, in a way of life that is incredibly more wonderful as time passes. Reprinted from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with permission of a.
The big book promises all of them, so far friends of bill w. Meetings can be found on page 8384, of the big book, alcoholics anonymous. The promises from pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous.
The aa promises pages 8384 of the big book the aa promises if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Aa promises alcoholics anonymous lionrock recovery. There exists among us a fellowship, a friendliness, and an understanding which is indescribably wonderful.
The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. The promises chapter 6, page 8384 of the book, alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. Time limit of 3 minutes per share with a 5 minute introduction to the step being discussed. Groups often organize in order to read and discuss the book, hoping to give the newcomer an understanding of what the.
A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. The book alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known by members as the big book, is the textbook for the original 12step recovery program now known by the same name. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. Because everyones experience is unique, the 9th step promises can occur in different ways and at different times. The ninth step promises can be found through pages 8384 in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Promises if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. The 10th step promises alcoholics anonymous district 12. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. It is an open invitation to partner with our higher power and make a firm decision to let go of the character defects or flaws that have been in control for years. The promises are from pages 8384 of the big book and cover the promises of what will happen when we diligently work the steps of the 12 step program. The big book mentions that the 12 promises are being fulfilled among us sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. Meeting opens with selected reading from aa approved literature, followed by topic discussion of the steps.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. 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 promises page updated tuesday, march 10th, twenty 20. The promises of alcoholics anonymous extract from page 83 of alcoholics anonymous chapter 6 if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will. The 9th step promises of alcoholics anonymous wayside house. They are being fulfilled among us sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. The aa promises are found on pages 8384 of chapter 6, into action in alcoholics anonymous, also known as the big book written by bill. 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. The aa promises are found in the chapter titled into action of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Chapter 6 into action of the big book contains the 9th step promises which describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. This is the official website of the general service office g. The big book of alcoholics anonymous includes 12 promises of sobriety that we begin to believe and intuitively understand more clearly if. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages.
At some point in our sobriety, we begin to believe in the promises of sobriety laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The promises are an aspect of step nine, which involves making amends. The big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. The whole point of recovery, is to not only regain the self that was lost to addiction, but to redefine yourself and the kind of life you are leading. The promises if we are painstaking about this phase of our development. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. Step 6 is the getting ready for removal stepthe step that can bring noticeable change when it comes to our thought patterns and behaviors. The promises of alcoholics anonymous page 83 of the big book.
From pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. There are, however, additional promises in the big. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it.
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