We expect that this contribution to the recovering community worldwide will continue to grow, as our online big book is a great study tool. From page 199 dave talks about his opinion of what alcholics anonymous is all about. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. This beautiful cover is made of a beautiful vinyl and comes with serenity prayer, medallion holder, heavyduty snap, book marks, and a pen holder. And importantly, a grateful heart doesnt drink or use. The story can be found online by googling gratitude in action. 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. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 63,642 views 2.
So focus on gratitude and watch your life get great. 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. Gratitude is action that is search out aa, pg 96, go to aa, pg 102, try to carry this message to other alcoholics. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. That is gratitude wesley parish, another legend because of the large number of alcoholics who found sobriety resulting from his gratitude clarified the difference between being thankful and being grateful. Stepbystep guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book. As alcoholics, our gratitude is founded on the gift of sobriety, the first miracle and the first. Big book sexual inventory page 69 6022 12 steps of aa with father martin chalk talk 5436 is resentment the number one offender. The person behind the stories who they are and a brief biography. I always expected, took what i wanted, irrespective of others needs, wants or desires, and i road over other peoples rights to be treated with respect and dignity.
Myspiritualtoolkit 12 step aa app for alcoholics apps. Gratitude day gratitude in action new location neeginan centre 181 higgins avenue, winnipeg n. Im part of a group of individuals that sends out gratitude lists backandforth, between each other, on almost a daily basis. I believe it would be good to tell the story of my life. There is a great emphasis upon being positive in recovery and a. I feel that is about the most wonderful thing that a person can do. Those closest to wilson are characterized as having atrociously poor memories and at times even tend to exhibit selfserving. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. It is the story of dave bone of the founders of aa in canada in 1944. Since we are alcoholics, we can work the steps of aa and help ourselves.
It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. This is a 2 part recording of taking a new person through in about an hour to get them to the action steps to help them unblock themselves and get recovered. I noticed that someone in the chat room had asked if anyone new the gratitude prayer of aa. In order for this to happen we must go directly into steps 10, 11 and 12 while doing step 9. This site has been built and maintained to support anyone in recovery. The aa understanding is that we are sober by the grace of god. This guide has been prepared not as a replacement for or interference to our basic texts the big book and 12 and 12 but as a companion for the ideas and directions presented there. I think active prayer of thanksgiving would be something the aa program suggests. Theres only one big book and its available from my 12 step store. Deluxe double aa book cover for the big book and 12 steps and 12 traditions books. I have suffered with a depressive condition and physical health difficulties all my adult life, which have greatly influenced my viewpoint or frame of reference.
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. Step by step explanation of the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous via sharing. Gratitude and emotional sobriety practice these principles. I believe itwould be good to tell the story of my life. I also thought of the part of the big book where it talks about those happy in their release. Big book, closed, location temporarily closed, online meeting, wheelchair access. Yes, it took a little while for this alcoholic to develop an attitude of gratitude. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. When people are grateful for what they have, they will experience a great deal of happiness in their life. Our online big book is used by thousands of people all over the world, and incurs substantial bandwidth expense. This is a great story added, i think to the 4th edition of the big book.
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. If you would like to become a member, please send a blank email to. My oa toolkit oat is an exciting new tool for members of overeaters anonymous. 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. This morning i received a gratitude list from someone who works a rigorous 12 step spiritual program of action. I personally think the reason we do a gratitude list is to remind us of the fact that things are much better now compared to when the obsession to drink was upon us. An honest regret for harms done, a genuine gratitude for blessings received, and a willingness to try for better things tomorrow will be the permanent assets we shall seek. Well i have but i stopped saying it often enough to remember it. Na gratitude prayer spiritual principles of recovery. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. But, now, i always mentally do a gratitude list each day and amaze myself at all that i have to be grateful for. 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 importance of gratitude in recovery alcohol rehab. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us.
Aa big book story 2 gratitude in action 4th edition duration. Zoom meeting greater louisville intergroup of alcoholics. Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. In the book, practice these principles, author ray a. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. An authentic attitude of gratitude 12stepphilosophy. Gratitude in early addiction recovery hazelden betty. The big book chapter on working with others tells us that, because of our own drinking experience, we can be uniquely helpful to others.
Im a longterm member of alcoholics anonymous aa and find it. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. The big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. Its easy to fall into selfpity, selfseeking, and all the ugly defects of character which once ruled our lives. The phrase happy in their release makes me think of gratitude. The developing of an attitude of gratitude has been a major player in me remaining clean and sober. Na aa 12 steps of recovery workbook 3 month 90 in 90 notebook anonymous program gift daily meditations for recovering addicts. Gratitude in aa literature clip from gratitude and addiction. All day as we go through the day we pause, when agitated or doubtful, and ask for the right thought or action. Thank you god for another day for helping me live in a decent way thank you for the joy of living. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Gratitude in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and.
Do it every day for two weeks, and you will find you have come to mean it and to want it for them, and you will realize that where you used to feel bitterness and resentment and hatred, you now feel compassionate understanding and love. These last three steps keep us current and help us to continue to solidify the foundation of our recovery. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. A attitude of gratitude appreciates the opportunity to work with david zailer, the executive director of operation integrity and author of two books on addiction recovery and other spiritual and inspirational topics. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. This is a short clip from the video of a program on gratitude and addiction. How al anon works for friends and family if youre reading this, then you know that recovery affects friends and family as well as the person in. The first example we have of gratitude in past history is ebbys efforts to help bill wilson. Gratefulness as the key to success in addiction recovery. When i was drinking, i had very little gratitude for anything. He said when we are thankful it is enough to say thank you. Michael graubart is a new york times bestselling author who penned hazelden publishings sober dad. Aa big book this is it, the book that everyone knows about, and has been so influential in the recovery of millions of lives. Evening after mediation on the day just completed, we ask gods forgiveness and inquire what corrective measures should be taken.
Studies show that by deliberately cultivating gratitude, we can increase our wellbeing and happiness. 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. Throughout my recovery ive struggled with cultivating an attitude of gratitude towards my life and circumstances. Big book, men, open, wheelchair access, wheelchairaccessible bathroom. Gratitude in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Authors of the stories from the book, alcoholics anonymous.