A NEW THOUGHT has been forming in my mind (now that the AA program has put it in working order). I believe that an element most important in building our sober lives is what is left out. Several months ago, my husband and I enrolled in a beginners’ art course. We didn’t become great painters,Continue reading “Growth – Grapevine Article June 1976 By Tricia J.”
Category Archives: Promises
What We Could Not Do For Ourselves – Grapevine Article April 1989 By Eleanor R.
I can remember the first time I read the following sentence from chapter five of the Big Book: “We claim spiritual progress rather than spiritual perfection.” I was sitting at a Big Book meeting, only a few months into the program, still pretty shaky and confused. But those words gave me a feeling of releaseContinue reading “What We Could Not Do For Ourselves – Grapevine Article April 1989 By Eleanor R.”
Big Book Meditation – Transcript Includes Specific Pages Of Big Book References
Here is a Big Book Meditation which has been listened to well over 1 million times. Below is the transcript of this meditation with the specific Big Book references (in italics) that show where the reference occurred in the Big Book. As you listen to this meditation , you can follow the words below ofContinue reading “Big Book Meditation – Transcript Includes Specific Pages Of Big Book References”
Alchemy Of Pain – Grapevine Article December 2003 By Mary J.
When I first encountered the promises on pages 83-84 of the Big Book, I wasn’t very impressed because I didn’t believe them. Members with long-term sobriety talked of them lovingly and with expressions bordering on awe. From time to time, an entire meeting centered on that reading. I got stuck on “We will not regretContinue reading “Alchemy Of Pain – Grapevine Article December 2003 By Mary J.”
‘The Keys Of The Kingdom’ Concluding Paragraphs Big Book pages 275-276
AA is not a plan for recovery that can be finished and done with. It is a way of life, and the challenge contained in its principles is great enough to keep any human being striving for as long as he lives. We do not, cannot, outgrow this plan. As arrested alcoholics, we must haveContinue reading “‘The Keys Of The Kingdom’ Concluding Paragraphs Big Book pages 275-276”
Collection of Big Book & Twelve and Twelve Promises
Big Book – Step 3 Promises – pages 62-63 Big Book – 5th Step Promises – page 75 Big Book – 9th Step Promises – pages 83-84 Big Book – 10th Step Promises – pages 84-85 Big Book – 11th Step Promises – pages 86-87 Big Book – 11th Step Promises – pages 87-88 BigContinue reading “Collection of Big Book & Twelve and Twelve Promises”
Progressive Gratitude – May 25th Daily Reflection
Gratitude should go forward, rather than backward. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 29 I am very grateful that my Higher Power has given me a second chance to live a worthwhile life. Through Alcoholics Anonymous, I have been restored to sanity. The promises are being fulfilled in my life. I am grateful to be freeContinue reading “Progressive Gratitude – May 25th Daily Reflection”
The Twelve Promises following the 9th Step – Big Book pg 83,84
If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. The Twelve Promises Are these extravagant promises? We think not. They are being fulfilled among us—sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. They will always materialize if we work for them.