The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Aa big book meeting, open meeting of alcoholics anonymous 15. That poetic streak showed up in an obscure but for me powerful sentence on page 28. We in our turn, sought the same escape with all the desperation of drowning men. Although i dont consider myself to be a big book thumper or quoter, the god of my understanding.
Jung describes the spiritual solution to roland hazzard what seemed at first a flimsy reed has proved to be the loving and powerful hand of god. Flimsy reed group 2525 flosden rd, american canyon, ca 94503, usa. So i decided to take the posts i had there and put them here. What seemed at first a flimsy reed has proved to be the loving and powerful hand of god written across an image of hands extended into what was originally a photo my friend took during a trip to hawaii. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. Get to a meeting that is where the hope started for me. What seemed at first a flimsy reed, has proved to be the loving and powerful hand of god. The textreferenced definitions, simple phonic pronunciation guides, and page numbers for the included words make the big book much more palatable to both our younger and older members of alcoholics anonymous. Big book dictionary alcoholics anonymous aa dictionary.
Reed in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Beware these recovery logs for they lack the necessary power to. I appreciate this quote from the big book for its simplicity. A new life has been given us or, if you prefer, a design for. I love the big book but sometimes it is a little male dominated and a simple program fixes that while staying true to the original text. Jul 19, 2008 what seemed at first a flimsy reed, has proved to be the loving and powerful hand of god. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more.
Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. I have practiced and continue to practice the clearcut directions given in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Dont get me wrong, meetings are fine, once in a while i actually meet an alkie there. Greene county ohio support group meeting list facebook. 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. I specifically think this person did a great job translating the chapter to the wives what it is called in the big book to to spouses and other partners what it is called in asp. Nov 14, 2014 what seemed at first a flimsy reed, has proved to be the loving and powerful hand of god. What seemed at first a flimsy reed burning tree rehab. Pp 2829 there is a soluton a design for living the eaa. They see their recovery as a rare gift the gift of desperation.
When you search for a meeting, please use the phone number listed for that group near the top of the groups page, or if there is no phone number listed, click on email district to verify if there will be a meeting there. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Apart from the logical fallacies contained in bills thinking, and argument in the big book, and the utter failure of any arguments for the existence of god, either classical or modern, there is another matter that is often overlooked, and which, perhaps one that is all to in the face in aa meetings. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Flimsy in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Oct 02, 2018 i started a web site in 1999 when i came back into the rooms of alcoholics anonymous. We, in our turn, sought the same escape with all the desperation of drowning men.
I also like what it doesnt say, nothing about attending a ton of meetings as a means to treat alcoholism. At this point you will be desperate you will normally be in great deal of emotional pain, although you will probably not realise it, let alone admit it. A spiritual experience is the only solution aa offers. Wednesday flimsy reed group black butte elementary school rm 16 7. 00 pm child friendly aa meeting, aa literature meeting, open meeting of alcoholics anonymous 6301 westgate boulevard tacoma, wa. What seemed at first a fllmsy reed, has proven to be the loving and powerful hand of. The most comprehensive directory of fairfield ca alcoholics anonymous meetings sorted by day, distance, meeting type, and more. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition there is a solution pg. You wil find the need for an anonymous program to be more palatable when you have exhaused your willpower and all other avenues of recovery from your disease. I was a 247 drinker and i needed the experience strength and hope to recover. 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.
What seemed at first a flimsy reed has proved to be the loving and powerful hand of. The flimsy reed group south carolina alcoholics anonymous. Yes i can, is the pathway to happy, joyous and free, peace of mind and serenity for everyone, normal or not. Big book step study crosswalk community church, heritage room,2590. A good solid dose of desperation makes step 1 much easier to accept. What seemed at first a flimsy reed, has proved to be the loving and. After being in the 12 step program for a while most people feel immensely grateful that they had become so desperate. There are suggestions in the aa how it works that are read at almost. Plus new ones i found on the net and shares of my own. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here.
We, of alcoholics anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as bill. The little big book dictionary includes over 2,200 of the most difficult words, terms, and phrases found in the big book. Oct 17, 2004 flimsy reed what seemed at first a flimsy reed,has proved to be the loving and powerful hand of god. Mike presents a big book study podcast and thoughts on recovery. Aa district 09 solano south central office newsletter.
Watch asl dvd version includes subtitles and audio in english. 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. Dont get me wrong, meetings are fine, once in a while i. Chapter 2 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. A new life has been given us or, if you prefer,a design for living that really works. What seemed at first a flimsy reed 12 step greeting card etsy. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Although i dont consider myself to be a big book thumper or quoter, the god of my understanding has blessed me with a good recall of the book s many lifegiving messages. Reed in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12 traditions. Desperation now no other way the gift of desperation.
You do not kill the messenger just because you do not like the message. Flimsy reed temp closed western washington area 72. Many of these lines were very important to me in early sobriety, as they gave me renewed hope that this. Flimsy reed what seemed at first a flimsy reed,has proved to be the loving and powerful hand of god. I started a web site in 1999 when i came back into the rooms of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous also known as the big book in recovery circles sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep.
The distinguished american psychologist, william james, in his book varieties of religious experience, indicates a multitude of ways in which men have discovered god. In chapter two of the aa big book it says, the central fact of our lives today is the absolute certainty that our creator has entered into our hearts and lives in a way that is indeed miraculous. As parts of our country go into lockdown, many churches and meeting halls are becoming inaccessible to us for our meetings. What seemed at first a flimsy reed, has proved to be the loving and powerful hand of god bb. Take the steps the elevator is broken northside fellowship club 7089 taylorsville rd. Pp 2829 there is a soluton a design for living the eaa group. Our 2011 theme was inspired from a paragraph on page 28 in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, from the chapter there is a solution.
We have no desire to convince anyone that there is only one way by which faith can be acquired. But aa and a sponsor and the steps and the meetings and the people at the meetings were all great resources for me when it came to what to do. I love the big book but sometimes it is a little male dominated and a simple program fixes that. Tripod decided to block me a few years ago, so i stopped writing, posting. What seemed at first a flimsy reed, has proved to be the loving and powerful. Location temporarily closed, open, wheelchair access. I have leaned into the unknown, even when it was awkward and uncomfortable. Bills wife lois said of bills writing of the big book and a.
Meeting schedule and group information for the flimsy reed group of alcoholics anonymous, meeting in indian land, sc. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all. Po box 1291 des moines, ia 50305 alcoholics anonymous general service office gso. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa.
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