An unofficial alcoholics anonymous podcast featuring aa speaker meetings and workshops. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and the way of life described within its pages is probably the most sane way of living possible. The 4th dimension is a mindful recovery community that utilizes multiple paths including 12step recovery, recovery dharma, smart recovery, faithbased recovery, medical assisted recovery, individual therapy and group therapy in treating men and. We have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which we had not even dreamed. When, therefore, we were approached by those in whom the problem had been solved, there was nothing left for us but to pick up the simple kit of spiritual tools laid at our feet. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. We are rocketed into this fourth dimension of existence, the spiritual, when the dimensions of our physical, mental, and emotional states are in harmony and balance, each with the others, occasioned in the moment by our total surrender with complete abandon to our higher power and to the diligent disciplined practice of the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. Are you new, fairly new or have grown bored in your sobriety.
We have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of. Quotes from alcoholics anonymous, the twelve step and twelve traditions, the service manual and conference approved literature and pamphlets reprinted with permission of aa world services, inc. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. The following is a list of approximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. We have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which we had not. If you have not taken the steps in this manner, you are welcome to stay and learn how to be rocketed into the fourth dimension like many of us here. Changing times is about, by, and for the members of the fellowship of aa. Opening us to the fourth dimension of existence fr. Feel free to email any quotes you may have or would like to see added. On page 25 of the big book, the author states we were approached by those in whom the problem had been solved. It promises a changed life, removal of obsession, removal of fear and being rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which we have not even dreamed.
Its a passage out of his personalstory contribution to alcoholics anonymous the big book. Want to change your life forever and find that new freedom of being rocketed into the 4th dimension of existence our book mentions. The big book comes alive presented by chad and julie p. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. We were in a position where life was becoming impossible, and if we had passed into the region from which there is no return through human aid, we had but two alternatives. The fourth dimension, a 2012 film made up of three segments each with a different director. I was picked up at twothirty that morning with my car smashed up by a streetcar because i had run into a big concrete safety zone, and the streetcar had run into me, and they took me out through the rooftheres where i lost the suit. Recoveryshop is the onestop shop for inspirational, 12step recovery gifts. April 2019 changing times kansas city area central office aa. There is a solution we have found a much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existance of which we had not even dreamed. I am ever so grateful for this journey as a revcovered alkie.
N o w counseling services, llc, 629 ingle st, evansville, in. The most recent ones are nearest to the top of the page. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous big book online, page 155, pdf version. This aa group encourages dialogue about the 12 step program of action from the big book. When bill, on page 25 of the big book, refers to being. The promises of the aa big book the promises of the aa big book. 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. My sponsor got me active in service and he spent time with me to. Welcome to the tuesday night fourth dimension big book study group. That is my experience upon completion of the 5th, 6th and 7th steps, april 27, 1974, and many times since in 11th step meditation.
Step one willingness through despair it was only a matter of being willing to believe in a power greater than myself. This page gives information on the different substance abuse services offered by rocketed into the fourth dimension in phoenix, az. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. Aa springdale, ar callup meeting directly following 8. What does the writer mean when he states hes been rocketed. 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. American time zone beginners meeting mon 8pm est n. Most significantly you have to love them and you have to have the present of teaching.
A fourth dimension of existence, in my experience, which has as its essence a timeless, divisionless state of consciousness which unites the individual with all that is with god, as i understand that concept. That we have had deep and effective spiritual experiences which have. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of. That we have had deep and effective spiritual experiences which have revolutionized our whole attitude toward life, toward our fellows and toward gods universe. We have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which we. An in depth study of the basic text book of alcoholics anonymous. Classification of alcoholics as noted in aa big book. Quotations from the big book of alcoholics aonoymous. Search we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence p.
There is a solution w e, of alcoholics anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as bill. Mar 17, 2011 on page 25 of the big book, the author states we were approached by those in whom the problem had been solved. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented, as well as many political, economic, social, and reli. A 75th anniversary e book version of the most important and practical selfhelp book ever written, alcoholics anonymous. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Quotations from the big book quotations came directly from the 3rd edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Bring a big book and a pen or pencil, paper or a notebook, a sponsor, sponsee or perhaps a friend or two. Rocketed in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book step guide and work book. Middle peninsula northern neck virginia district 15. We are rocketed into this fourth dimension of existence, the spiritual, when the dimensions of our physical, mental, and emotional states are in harmony and balance, each with the others, occasioned in the moment by our total surrender with complete abandon to our higher power. Directory is an alphabetical list of our web pages. Aa history the original 1938 multilith aa manuscript. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. Rocketed definition of rocketed by the free dictionary. In spite of the great increase in the size and span of this fellowship, at its core it remains simple and. David yonggi cho has blessed us with insight into the fourth dimension gods kingdom dimension.
I thought that sounded something like the twilight zone when i first heard it. Here is a special deluxe edition of a book that has changed millions of lives and launched the modern recovery movement. Alcoholics anonymous 4th dimension we have entered the world of the spirit we have found much of heaven and have been rocketed into a fourth dimens. Nov, 2003 there is a solution from page 25 in the big book if you are as seriously alcoholic as we were, we believe there is no middleof the road solution. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor for recovery. And have been rocketed into a whole new vital spiritual experience. We are indeed created in the image of god, and he is a miracleworking god. May 09, 2010 we have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which we had not even dreamed. As his children, we ought also burn with the desire to see the miraculous. I hope this site helps you on your rocket ride to the 4th dimension, please browse the many aa speaker recordings. He lays out practical steps to move beyond the natural view of things into the supernatural. I think the book says rocketed into a fourth dimension of. A vehicle or device propelled by one or more rocket engines, especially such a vehicle designed to travel through space. Rocketed into the 4th dimension group drug rehab services.
Alcoholics anonymous speaker recordings aa is, and always has been, about god and all the ways we get to him and deepen our relationship with him the one thing. This edition not only reproduces the original 1939 text of alcoholics anonymous, but as a special bonus features the complete 1941 saturday evening post article alcoholics anonymous by journalist jack alexander, which, at the time, did as much as the book itself to introduce millions of seekers to aas program. Chapter 2 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. Huston smiths 2001 article entitled spirituality versus religion predicted the critical importance that spiritualty will play in america. Selecting a church at random from the directory, he stepped into a booth and lifted the receiver. Kindly help me what it means on pg 25 of the big book. One was to go on to the bitter end, blotting out the consciousness of our.
We have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which he had not even dreamed. Diving deeper into the big book alcoholics anonymous aa event with alanon participation. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. If you are interested in reading more about this solution, here is a link to aas big book online linked with permission of aa world services, inc. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye.
A member asked me about the meaning of a sentence on page 25 of the bigbook, i. If we turn into these fears having surrendered to the idea that we exist less uniquely than we thought, the fear fizzles and, according to the big book, we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which we had not even dreamed. Susan b, monterey, california we have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which we had not even dreamed. I shared the clearcut directions and the time tables as they are laid in the big book of alcoholics anonymous with my sponsor who had 37 years in 2014. We have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence, of which we had not even dreamed. On page 25 and many other pages of the big book, the writer a salesman first and foremost is touting the benefits of recovery to give the reader a reason to continue reading. The aa eternity bronze inspiration medallion features we shall be with you in the fellowship of the spirit and the eternity symbol within the unity, service, recovery triangle on the front and a quote from pg. When, therefore, we were approached by those in whom the problem had been solved, there was nothing left for us but to pick up the simple kit of spiritual tools laid at out feet.
Twice the big book speaks about a mys terious fourth dimension. What would happen if we lost something we thought we needed. The 3 dimensions, in which we, as humans, live, experience and struggle with. The fourth dimension, a 1984 nonfiction book by rudy rucker. Egos cannot enter the fourth dimension because egos are that part of our mind that think we are separate and in the fourth dimension we are in unity.
This is not a discussion podcast, simply speaker meetings and workshops in a podcast format. I was soon to be catapulted into what i like to call the fourth dimension of existence. Alcoholics anonymous 4th dimension we have entered the world of the spirit we have found much of heaven and have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which we had not even. Into action sober living halfway house oklahoma city.
I think the book says rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which we had not even dreamed. Rocketed into a 4th dimension of existence coached to. American time zone beginners meeting wed 8pm est n. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep. The solution is in the first 164 pages of the big book. March 2019 changing times kansas city area central office aa. Twice the big book speaks about a mysterious fourth dimension of existence. In the twelve steps, the big book of alcoholics anonymous reports, you will feel as though you were rocketed into the fourth dimension aa world services, 2002a. Recovery needs more spirituality counselor magazine. But, with gods help, i crawled nonetheless, and i, too, have found much of heaven. Aa speaker the fourth dimension awaits odomtology 12step recovery media.
100 597 989 337 1119 1240 1326 1036 1224 436 832 84 559 1445 1389 876 58 1016 345 1594 344 890 1301 645 1210 1204 17 799 1173 484 82 491 1153 240 592 967 1402 943 510 1194