Sponsored ad this sponsor paid to have this advertisement placed in this section. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. In the book, practice these principles, author ray a. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. Its a weighty, highdignity word, but in truth its close companions are humor and joy.
It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Benefits of a gratitude list in recovery alcohol rehab. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. Recovery is a journey of continued spiritual, moral, and emotional growth, and to practice these principles in all our affairs the path that takes us beyond physical to emotional sobriety and the happiness and freedom the program promises and we naturally long for. All day as we go through the day we pause, when agitated or doubtful, and ask for the right thought or action. I have found that the process of discovering who i really am begins with knowing who i really dont want to be. Deluxe double aa book cover for the big book and 12 steps and 12 traditions books. The alcoholics anonymous program is all about sharing with others and hence a lovely feature has been added for sharing your inventories, journal and gratitude lists via facebook, twitter, email, texts, whatsapp and more. May 04, 20 alcoholics anonymous 2nd edition big book fair use notice this video contains ed material the use of which has not always been specificall. Bob, in his last speech to an aa gathering, reminded us. The big book, alcoholics anonymous some groups discuss one chapter from the big book each week. Aa tells us and personal experience confirms that not drinking is not enough. See more ideas about addiction recovery, sober life and recovery quotes.
Doing so will give me the opportunity to remember that i must be grateful to god and to those members of alcoholics anonymous who knew a. In his book, writing the big book, schaberg wastes no time dropping a bomb on any version of aa history originating from bill wilson or any of his closest associates who were actively involved in the earliest formative stages of what eventually became aa. The hazelden betty ford foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs. Gratefulness as the key to success in addiction recovery. The developing of an attitude of gratitude has been a major player in me remaining clean and sober. Alcoholics anonymous quotes author of alcoholics anonymous. Search results legend click on a meeting name for more information. It is the story of dave bone of the founders of aa in canada in 1944. Happiness in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. So much so that while supplies last we are giving away a copy to everyone who becomes a contributing member of a attitude of gratitude. Happiness in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and.
We expect that this contribution to the recovering community worldwide will continue to grow, as our online big book is a great study tool. Big book stories 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. Since that time, there have been literally thousands upon thousands of similar demonstrations of gratitude within the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous. Attitude of gratitude belief in a higher power complacency contempt prior to investigation. I have heard a lot of people saying that gratitude is vital to remaining sober. Our online big book is used by thousands of people all over the world, and incurs substantial bandwidth expense. Greatful to god for my lifegod led me to aa, not aa leading me to him. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. When people are grateful for what they have, they will experience a great deal of happiness in their life.
A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. This site is neither endorsed nor approved by alcoholics anonymous world service, inc no ed material is knowingly posted herein without the permission of those individuals or. Evening meditation and prayer for peace and gratitude. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous.
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. Gratitude and emotional sobriety practice these principles. Apr 07, 2017 an attitude of gratitude means consciously making it a regular habit to be thankful and appreciate all the big and small things that make up your life sometimes it is hard to feel gratitude, especially when it feels like nothing changes. One of my favorite such stories is that of a very dear friend who passed away with almost 31 years of big book sobriety. Alcoholics anonymous 2nd edition big book fair use notice this video contains ed material the use of which has not always been specificall. It is possible for people in recovery to completely turn their life benefits of a gratitude list in recovery read more. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. The big book friends is an informal discussion group where men and women interested in the big book of alcoholics anonymous daily discuss the pages of the big book.
A attitude of gratitude has found this book to be a valuable resource and we believe you will too. Grateful to be sober those who manage to give up any type of substance abuse will usually have a great deal to be grateful for. I feel that is about the most wonderful thing that a person can do. For me, having a space in my heart, mind and soul which i have named as gratitude, means that i am able to visit this place often. It is meant to provide all the resources one needs to study the 12 steps as outlined in the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous. Apr 28, 2020 the alcoholics anonymous program is all about sharing with others and hence a lovely feature has been added for sharing your inventories, journal and gratitude lists via facebook, twitter, email, texts, whatsapp and more. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. This book offers a way forward for the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous. Includes an all new original audio recording and complete basic text. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Those closest to wilson are characterized as having atrociously poor memories and at times even tend to exhibit selfserving. The aa understanding is that we are sober by the grace of god.
Silkworth the great physician aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our 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. Mar 07, 2020 gratitude day gratitude in action new location neeginan centre 181 higgins avenue, winnipeg n. They have just escaped a possible death sentence and can now look forward to another chance in life. Add a sponsor or add many sponsees and help each other. I believe itwould be good to tell the story of my life. Many groups, in meeting the aa need for instruction of new members, have adopted this brief summarization of the aa recovery program expounded in the big book, alcoholics anonymous, as an outline for study of that book. Alcoholics anonymous aa describes attaining serenity and gratitude as two of the most characteristic markers of success in the aa program.
Mental, spiritual and physical disease readings from as bill sees it can inspire sharing on discussion topics. But gratitude is also an emotion, a capacity to experience a certain feeling. Aa big book app original audio, full text, 10k hours of. We have the same daily routines wake up, go to the same job every day, eat meals at the same time, speak to the same people identical actions day in. It is meant as a supplement to a rigorous program, to be used whenever and wherever it might be needed. The aa big book app is the biggest and best mobile app for 12 step recovery. As the nations leading nonprofit provider of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatment for adults and youth, the foundation has 17 locations nationwide and collaborates with an expansive network throughout health care. Suggested topics for aa discussion meetings september, 2011. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages. An aa grapevine article states that gratitude and serenity are two sides of the same golden coin of sobriety. The story can be found online by googling gratitude in action.
The book presents the 12 step program of recovery in a way that reflects and respects the diversity of culture, gender, religion and lack of religion. Gratitude day gratitude in action new location neeginan centre 181 higgins avenue, winnipeg n. Im wondering is their any specific suggestion around gratitude in the aa program. This beautiful cover is made of a beautiful leatherlike vinyl and comes with serenity prayer, medallion holder, heavyduty snap, book marks, and a pen holder. Other groups read from the big book weekly and discuss each chapter as they go along. Feb 03, 2018 aa bigbook pg 193 199 gratitude in action dave b. Grateful in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Gratitude in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. My 10 favorite lines from the big book of alcoholics. 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.
There are stories, steps, theories, and personal advice from a plethora of different people inside the big blue book. I didnt connect with the big book of alcoholics anonymous until over a year into my sobriety. Please respect this and treat in confidence who you see and what you hear. Evening after mediation on the day just completed, we ask gods forgiveness and inquire what corrective measures should be taken. 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.
Search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. If you would like to become a member, please send a blank email to. The importance of gratitude in recovery alcohol rehab. Meeting search visit resources for other areas schedules. The unstated goal of the little book is to widen the gateway of aa so that all who suffer might pass through, regardless of belief or lack of belief. 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.
George b was a practicing dentist for 47 years and is now a graduate student in a masters degree program for addiction counseling. Gratitude in early addiction recovery hazelden betty. This is a great story added, i think to the 4th edition of the big book. Gratitude in early addiction recovery hazelden betty ford. And hundreds of hours of meditaiton and mindfulness audio content. Na gratitude prayer spiritual principles of recovery. Schabergs book on the big book a few thoughts aa agnostica. An attitude of gratitude means consciously making it a regular habit to be thankful and appreciate all the big and small things that make up your life sometimes it is hard to feel gratitude, especially when it feels like nothing changes. This site is neither endorsed nor approved by alcoholics anonymous world service, inc no ed material is knowingly posted herein without the permission of those individuals or institutions possessing s. Gratitude in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Aa never opened the gates of heaven to let me in, aa did open the gates of hell to let me out 182. Includes the aa big book first 164 pages and dr bobs nightmare.
There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. Aa gratitude a1 associates welcomes you to the internet. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. From page 199 dave talks about his opinion of what alcholics anonymous is all about. As alcoholics, our gratitude is founded on the gift of sobriety, the first miracle and the first.