We react sanely and normally, and we will find that this has happened. If we are painstaking about working our program, these are the amazing promises that will come true for us. 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. Suggested open meeting format alcoholics anonymous. The promises of our program from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. In the main aa text alcoholics anonymous, 2001, aa states that as a result of beginning to work on the aa program, members will start to accrue twelve outcomes, or promises, that describe rewarding shifts in quality of life that are likely to culminate. In keeping with our singleness of purpose and our third tradition which states that the only requirement for a. By no means can his book be used to replace aas big book, the 12 and 12 or any other aspect of aa. The nineth step promises big book alcoholics anonymous. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to. Make the aaa promise american automobile association. Our selfesteem will increase as we give ourselves approval on a daily basis.
The promises of aas big book hazelden betty ford foundation. How many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. Before then, i had written lots of sweet promises, but. Aa promises alcoholics anonymous lionrock recovery. There exists among us a fellowship, a friendliness, and an understanding which is indescribably wonderful.
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. The tremendous fact for every one of us is that we have discovered a common solution. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous the promises of aa. 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 recover from alcoholism. With a bit of effort, recovery can easily become the best chapter of our lives. Chapter 6 into action of the big book contains the 9th step promises which describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. An overview of 9th step promises of aa the 9 th step promises are read at just about every single aa meeting. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. 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.
Promises if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. The 9th step promises of alcoholics anonymous excerpted from pages 83 and 84 of alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. The 12 promises of aa from alcoholics anonymous pages 8384 with regard to working steps 8 and 9, if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The ninth step promises can be found through pages 8384 in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Its a rite of passagea celebration of the end of high school and the beginning of adulthood.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. 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. The 147 promises of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. For your information, there is another 34 similar photos of aa promises printable that bailee reynolds uploaded you can see below. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. The 12 promises and the 12 rewards realistic recovery.
We would like to offer high resolution, pdf printable copies of the readings used during a meeting. Fear of authority figures and the need to peopleplease will leave us. The 12 promises and rewards of aa, na alanon and alateen. Aa santa cruz county how aa works the 9th step promises. This means that if you are working the twelve steps to the best of your ability and are as honest as you can be while working them, you will receive a spiritual awakening or experience, which then leads to a total personality change.
Pdf version one this is a basic version of the text of alcoholics anonymous. Dear god please help me to set aside everything i think i know about people. Step 10 promises and we have ceased fighting anything or anyoneeven alcohol. 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. For me, and for many other aa members who have used the worksheets, the 4th step worksheets contained in this book have proved to be a valuable tool to accomplishing this inventory step. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. Unfortunately, one bad decision can make this special night memorable in all the wrong ways.
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. Printing a single copy of this item is permitted, in accordance with the a. In their minds, when reading these promises, many oa members substitute the words alcohol liquor and alcoholic with the words food and compulsive eater, but in respect for the wishes of alcoholics anonymous, we repost these words verbatim from the big book. We admitted that we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. The twelve promises page 83 and 84 of the big book 1. Aa promises the aa big book 12step promises of recovery.
We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. 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. We will discover our real identities by loving and accepting ourselves. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through.
With regard to working steps 8 and 9, if we are painstaking about this phase of our. 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 12 promises of aa are presented as part of working step 9, which involves making amends. World services and its subsidiaries were not involved within the production of this specific work. Who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. The 10th step promises alcoholics anonymous district 12. The promises from pages 8384 in the big book if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through. This is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. The aa promises are found on pages 8384 of chapter 6, into action in alcoholics anonymous, also known as the big book written by bill wilson and dr. 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. To many people, they represent the promises of aa, and so many would be surprised to know that each of the 12 steps has a promise associated with them. Alcoholics anonymous is a 12step program that, if worked thoroughly and honestly, will be a significant asset toward your recovery. The aa promises if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through.
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. The 12 promises of aa, na, alanon and alateen from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Click here to find out more about the full version for windows which includes this and a whole lot more. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
Twelve steps and twelve traditions x alcoholics anonymous. Apart from the web site, there is no technical support for this. Background information accessibilities checklist for meetings and groups anonymity online. Learn about the alcoholics anonymous promises and what they mean for people working the steps of addiction recovery. 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. All we must do is follow the steps and take suggestions when needed. We were having trouble with personal relationships, we couldnt. Pdf version based upon the text of the windows help version and published by arid media. The aa promises will always materialize if the alcoholic works for them. The files sizes are fairly large so please allow additional.
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