Alcoholics anonymous acceptance big book page 86-88

Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Joe and charlie the doctors opinion the big book comes alive. Be fore we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from selfpity, dishonest or selfseeking motives. 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. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous big book. That feeling of uselessness and selfpity will disappear. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. Rightly and naturally, we think well before we choose the per.

Did you know, before the big book was published, the early members of aa studied the bible. This is the official website of the general service office g. 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. Personal stories on pages 407, 476, 494, 531, and 553 are ed by the. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. On awakening 11th step meditation amanda h, insight timer.

For earlier editions of the book, a few page references may vary by one or two pages. I earnestly advise every alcoholic to read this book through, and though perhaps he came to scoff, he may remain to pray. Alcoholics anonymous discussion blog by an alcoholic for. 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. Aa promises the aa big book 12step promises of recovery. Monday, march 26, 2012 aa morning meditation big book pages 86,87 and 88 explained. We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows. 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. On awakening let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. 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. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.

This recording begins with a reading from pages 8688 of the big book, on awakening. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep. Under these conditions we can employ our mental faculties. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Notwithstanding the great necessity for discussing ourselves with someone, it.

Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The text of the 1st 164 pages of alcoholics anonymous. On awakening pages 86 88 aa big book alcoholics anonymous 11th step morning meditation aa pray greetings. Prayers in 12 step recovery program of alcoholics anonymous.

To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on pages that could help you with alcohol addiction. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the.