The story of rule 62 alcoholics anonymous cleveland. As part of his rehabilitation he commenced to present his conceptions to. Alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book.
Big book, page 3, line 11 62 we, who have recovered from serious drinking, are miracles of mental health. 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. Get directions 7 s pugh st state college, pa 16801. So our troubles, we think, are basically of our own making. These are intended for further study and should not be taken out of context. Rule 62 is a book study that takes place 7 days a week. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man. We are an open meeting and adhere to the 12 traditions of alcoholics anonymous as well as the primary purpose. On page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of resentments towards a person. Aa step one 20 questions test worksheet a 20question test that was used by many a. It was the moments like these that got me through the difficulties of early recovery. Monday thru friday is a big book study, saturday and sunday is a came to believe book study.
Amid covid19, we are still open and offering online addiction treatment options. Alcoholics anonymous, big book chapter 5 how it works pages 6571 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become. The big book, alcoholics anonymous some groups discuss one chapter from the big book each week. Nothing more was required of me to make my beginning. Rules in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Whatever our protestations, are not most of us concerned with ourselves, our resentments, or our selfpity. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
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. This was going to be an elaborate facility with space for medical. The story is described in alcoholics anonymous book the twelve step and the twelve traditions known in aa as the 12 and 12. Alcoholics anonymous the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions, the latter explaining aas fundamental principles in depth. Another possible theory of humor is that it is a communication system left. The little big red book limited to 4,730 individually numbered copies the same number printed of the first editionfirst printing big book affectionately known as big red. How it works from pages 5860 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. He describes the history and philosophy of humor and the limits of the three theories. Understanding the types of alcoholics the recovery village. To find a meeting, click the meetings link in the blue bar at top of page. In discussing tradition four each group should be autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or a.
Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on pages that could help you with alcohol addiction. How it works taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063 being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will an how it works big book pgs. Its in the first 164 pages and is my favorite line in the book alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous by alcoholics anonymous. Step one willingness through despair it was only a matter of being willing to believe in a power greater than myself. 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. For no particular reason this morning, i pulled a book, a new pair of glasses, from my bookshelf and started rereading it from the beginning. Recoverychip rule 62 dont take yourself too damn serious aa. Northwest arkansas alcoholics anonymous that aint in. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves.
This should suggest a useful program for anyone concerned with a drinking problem. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. 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. Rule in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. It contains the message even for their partners and every one attached to their lives. Rule in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12 traditions. This book is a great inspiration for everyone going broke because of alcohol. There is a bullshit sifter in alcoholics anonymous, its called the big book of alcoholics anonymous, its the basic text of what our entire deal is based on. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. Another possible theory of humor is that it is a communication system left over from the days when humans were more primitive. Alcoholics anonymous publishes several books, reports, pamphlets, and other media, including a periodical known as the aa grapevine.
Aa rule 62 telephone meeting we have entered the world. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we. Jul 17, 2019 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. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep. This website is not endorsed or approved by the general services office of alcoholics anonymous. Rule 62 big book study temporary closure back to meetings. To change the online schedule, have your dcm email info to. This is the official website of the general service office g. It is fully searchable and printable, formatted for screen viewing download size about 477k. With the appearance of the new book a great deal began to happen.
Sep 19, 2017 alcoholics anonymous, big book chapter 5 how it works pages 6571 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Download the complete, onscreen version of the big book concordance for viewing with adobe acrobat reader. Rule 62, dont take yourself too damn seriously, is found on page 148 of the book twelve steps and twelve traditions published by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Rule 62 sign dont take yourself too damn serious bronze sobriety medallion aa alcoholics anonymous saying 1 516 diameter 33mm chip raised lettering and graphics for a high quality look and feel made in the usa.
Whatever our protestations, are not most of us concerned with ourselves, our. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Big book, page 3, line 14 63 whether the family goes on a spiritual basis or not, the alcoholic member has to if he would recover. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. This small book by jim holt covers the three traditional theories and also includes a few actual jokes. Located next to the club for boys and across the street from the rushmore plaza holiday inn at the civic center. The basic story is that early in the history of aa, a group out in the hinterlands somewhere convinced the local town to fund a recoverytreatmentaa facility. To conclude that others were wrong was as far as most of us ever got.
The explicit musts of the big book page 1 the explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. Multiple meeting types and days of week may be selected by holding down the ctrl key while clicking your options. Alcoholics anonymous meetings, narcotics anonymous. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The basic story is that early in the history of aa, a group out in the hinterlands somewhere convinced the local town to fund a recoverytreatmentaa. Was it our selfesteem, our security, our ambitions, our personal, or sex relations, which had been interfered with.
That, we think, is the root of our troubles page 62, paragraph 3. The explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, written by the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. Please use the following menus to narrow your search for meetings. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. About 62 percent of functional alcoholics work fulltime, 3. Alcoholics anonymous 252 aa slogans selfdefinition. It is fully searchable and printable, formatted for. Other groups read from the big book weekly and discuss each chapter as they go along. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Mental, spiritual and physical disease readings from as bill sees it can inspire sharing on discussion topics. Aa rule 62 telephone meeting we have entered the world of. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. Alcoholics anonymous, big book chapter 5 how it works.
Slowly, they became a regular occurrence in my life. The usual outcome was that people continued to wrong us and we stayed sore. In many cases, its like the game of telephone, the message gets so garbled you cant tell what is what any more with so many people saying so many conflicting things, here, this is our. They arise out of ourselves, and the alcoholic is an extreme example of selfwill run riot, though he usually doesnt think so. On our grudge list we set opposite each name our injuries. The big book concordance to the big book, alcoholics anonymous 3rd ed. Alcoholics anonymous, from the title of its own book. Alcoholics in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind.
In discussing tradition four each group should be autonomous except. The rule is we must be hard on ourself, but always considerate of others. Recoverychip rule 62 dont take yourself too damn serious. Rule 62 of alcoholics anonymous is all about taking that lighthearted perspective and applying it to your own life. Also, someone told me once the answers to all my problems are answered in the first three words on page 112 in the big book.
It says in the big book on page 19, we have concluded to publish an anonymous volume setting forth the problem as we see it. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. We shall bring to task our combined experience and knowledge. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988.
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