To emphasise the point that we must keep doing this the book says. Doug is a very funny aa speaker with a great sense of humor. When temporary good fortune came our way, we indulged ourselves in fantasies of still greater victories over people and circumstances. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. While the big book associates the 12 promises with step nine. The 9th step promises are read out loud at the end of aa meetings, usually before the closing prayer. Connection recovery coachingmonitoring my ongoing recovery experience more aa na meetings. Because everyones experience is unique, the 9th step promises can occur in different ways and at different times. Steps by the big book step 9 steps by the big book. 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. Aaalcoholics anonymous meeting format choopers guide. These promises are only a few that appear in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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.
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. We have a list of all persons we have harmed and to whom we are willing to make amends. Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. The promises alcoholics anonymous of colorado springs.
The big book 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. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. Thus blinded by prideful selfconfi dence, we were apt to play the big shot. The big book of alcoholics anonymous includes 12 promises of. Alcoholics anonymous is a 12step program that, if worked thoroughly and honestly, will be a significant asset toward your recovery. The 12 promises are also referred to as the ninth step promises.
It is the platform on which an entirely new life can be built. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Is it clear that god can and will relieve my compulsive overeating if i seek god.
Much like the ninth step promises, the tenth step promises are a section of the big book where recovering alcoholics are promised peace and recovery from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. While the big book associates the 12 promises with step nine, many of us will see. It is full of much timeless and practical wisdom and is the first standard and some would say the only standard text of a. We were having trouble with personal relationships, we couldnt control our emotional natures, we were a prey to misery and depression, we couldnt make a living, we had a feeling of uselessness, we were full of fear, we were unhappy, we couldnt seem to. The promises of recovery are found all through the big book. With a bit of effort, recovery can easily become the best chapter of our lives. Specifically, they only apply to those whove reached the ninth step.
All we must do is follow the steps and take suggestions when needed. The tenth step promises are available for everyone who works for them. The promises are from pages 8384 of the big book and cover the promises of what. However, each step has promises associated with it. The promises of aas big book hazelden betty ford foundation. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Prayers and promises of the big book daily reprieve. 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. 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. Promise 2 we will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. The nineth step promises big book alcoholics anonymous. The 12 promises and the 12 rewards realistic recovery. The 9th step promises women of grace, dignity, and sobriety. When fi rst challenged to admit defeat, most of us revolted. 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. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Aa twelve steps and twelve traditions soft cover 12 n 12 recovery shop, alcoholics. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Big book meeting, closed, discussion, online, temporary closure, wheelchair access.
The 147 promises of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. It is a tremendous satisfaction to record that in the following years this changed. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. If we still cling to something we will not let go, we ask god to help us be willing. And, without taking step 1 perfectly all the other 11. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. At some point in our sobriety, we begin to believe in the promises of sobriety laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Narcotics anonymous offers recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelve step program, including regular attendance at group meetings. Membership grew rapidly for a time and then began to decline. The 12 promises and the 12 rewards the twelve promises page 83 and 84 of the big book we are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to. When i read the descriptions of what an alcoholic is in the big book i have yet to find any reference that and an unmanageable life has anything to do with whether or not a person is alcoholic or nonalcoholic. The ninth step promises can be found through pages 8384 in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Aa promises the aa big book 12step promises of recovery.
The big book mentions that the 12 promises are being fulfilled among us sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. Promise in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and woman who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Promise 1 we are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. The following are the 12 steps of narcotics anonymous, also referred to as na. A big book checklist of promises what step are you on.
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Is it clear to me that i am a compulsive overeater and cannot manage my own life. We know that no real alcoholic ever recovers control. We go to meetings to learn about the steps, we find ourselves a.
I bought this book because it promised 1,000 promises. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Recovery literature in english us we offer all available information pamphlets and na booklets here, in all currently available languages, in order to serve our members and potential members. Apr 18, 2017 alcoholics anonymous is a 12 step program that, if worked thoroughly and honestly, will be a significant asset toward your recovery. On page 52 in the big book is a passage that some refer to as the antipromises. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. 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. Any resentments or fears that arise from this are subjected to a step10 analysis. The ninth step promises are a section of the big book where recovering alcoholics are promised certain things.
When a person begins their 12 step journey in alcoholics anonymous, it is with the hope that their life will change for the better as a direct result. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 12 steps of aa step 1 understand and complete one step at a time in recovery with alcoholics anonymous. The fellowship still had little structure, however, and the 1960s were a period of struggle. Wherever we do not stay current in our experience with this step, for it is not about knowledge, that is where we will relapse into drinking and using. The need for more specific direction was readily apparent. Alcoholism12 step support how many promises are there. 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 big book has given me that comfort and the push to move forward. I was to know happiness, peace and usefulness, in a way of life that is incredibly more wonderful as time passes. The 9th step promises of alcoholics anonymous wayside house. I used to promise my wife, my friends, and my children that i would drink no more promises which seldom kept me sober even through the day, though i was very sincere when i made them. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes.
Steps by the big book step 1 steps by the big book. Page 83 of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, describes the promises of the twelve steps. Chapter 6 into action of the big book contains the 9th step promises which describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. The promises of recovery are not just those found after step 9. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. When you complete each of the 12 steps in the program of recovery, you will see these promises come true. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. The doctors opinion chapter in the book alcoholics anonymous provides a medical view of addiction to alcohol. The white book, narcotics anonymous, was published in 1962.
Jan 03, 2018 doug is a very funny aa speaker with a great sense of humor. The 12 promises and 12 rewards grant us these freedoms and more, but only if we work for them. The promises of the aa big book the promises of the aa big book step one 1. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Those who regularly attend aa and na meetings should know the serenity. Once we have taken this step, withholding nothing, we are delighted. This page contains notes and handouts for the 12 step big book workshop on aas 12 steps, as presented by dallas b. This share from earlier this year had me rolling with laughter a few times as doug was telling his awesome stories. It is essential reading for anyone trying to decide whether or not they are alcoholic. Remember though, these promises only apply to alcoholics working the steps. The 10th step promises recovery from a hopeless state. Narcotics anonymous offers recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelvestep program, including regular attendance at group meetings. Promises in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Aa promises alcoholics anonymous lionrock recovery.
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