Opening us to the fourth dimension of existence fr. He was rocketed into the fourth dimension of consciousness. 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. Rocketed into the 4th dimension union hall above youth services aa literature meeting 23. My surcomstances havet changed i have escaped samsara. Jun 12, 2016 my experience was very much like this.
After my first day at this big, new school, i came home and cried all. We covered the whole eastern united states in a year. Twice the big book speaks about a mysterious fourth dimension of existence. The big book and the steps of aa have solved my problem with alcohol.
Recoveryshop is the onestop shop for inspirational, 12step recovery gifts. 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. 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.
This fourth dimension, which we find out in the 10th step is the world of the spirit, takes us beyond the physical, mental, and emotional dimensions of life and eliminates the selfishness ego of. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. All are welcome, the fourth dimension group meets twice a week. This is not a discussion podcast, simply speaker meetings and workshops in a podcast format. Aa springdale, ar callup meeting directly following 8. I hope this site helps you on your rocket ride to the 4th dimension, please browse the many aa speaker recordings. I was to know happiness, peace, and usefulness, in a way. When bill, on page 25 of the big book, refers to being.
The tremendous fact for every one of us is that we. First printed in 1939 and 1952, respectively, both were principally authored by aa cofounder bill wilson. Three column 4th step out of big book this is a 4th step that follows exactly along with the big book instructions. What does the writer mean when he states hes been rocketed. 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.
This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Step one willingness through despair it was only a matter of being willing to believe in a power greater than myself. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Chapter 2 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. Kindly help me what it means on pg 25 of the big book. Rocketed into a fourth dimension greeting card the token shop. 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 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. 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. That was the last honest manual labor on my part for many a day. I realized that all of this had less to do with what i believed and more with what i did. Beginning in the early part of the 19th century, people began to consider the possibilities of a fourth dimension of space. This fourth dimension, which we find out in the 10th step is the world of the spirit, takes us beyond the physically, mental, and emotional dimensions of life and eliminates the selfishness ego of the spiritual.
Bills story aa big book chapter 1 aa big book bill wilson akron ohio big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctors opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. The fourth dimension and our kit of spiritual tools part 1. Quotations from the big book quotations came directly from the 3rd edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. In spite of the great increase in the size and span of this fellowship, at its core it remains simple. Welcome to the tuesday night fourth dimension big book study group. He sensed a wind blowing through him removing the desire to drink. The big book comes alive presented by chad and julie p. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and the way of life described within its pages is probably the most sane way of living possible. American time zone beginners meeting wed 8pm est n.
But in their hearts they really do not know why they do it. The fourth dimension, a 2012 film made up of three segments each with a different director. I wrote the steps out in my own words and i went through the big book and read it from a new perspective. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented, as well as many political, economic, social, and reli. A postulated spatial dimension additional to those determining length, area, and volume. Carl jung story is moved to the front of there is a solution, and the end of the same chapter mentions that they were planning for the next few chapters to be. On page 25 of the big book, the author states we were approached by those in whom the problem had been solved. Fourth in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. I am ever so grateful for this journey as a revcovered alkie. Mobius, for example, understood that, in this dimension, a three dimensional object could be taken and rotated on to its mirror image. 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. In spite of the great increase in the size and span of this fellowship, at its core it. That we have had deep and effective spiritual experiences which have revolutionized our whole attitude toward life, toward our fellows and toward gods universe.
There is a solution w e, of alcoholics anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as bill. So the higher meanings are easy to miss but they are certainly there. Want to change your life forever and find that new freedom of being rocketed into the 4th dimension of existence our book mentions. Are you new, fairly new or have grown bored in your sobriety. Mar 01, 2017 welcome to the fourth dimension group of alcoholics anonymous. The most recent ones are nearest to the top of the page. Sep 14, 2011 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. 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.
The book alcoholics anonymous, aka the big book, is the basic text for the aa program of sobriety. Aa eternity bronze recovery medallion recovery shop. The fourth dimension, a 1984 nonfiction book by rudy rucker. Classification of alcoholics as noted in aa big book. 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. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. 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 have been rocketed into the fourth dimension i have the vital sixth sense now i need to grow in understanding and effectiveness. This meeting is an indepth study of the big book with an emphasis on working the steps for recovery. Aa big book meeting, open meeting of alcoholics anonymous 20. 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 have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which we had not.
We have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which he had not even dreamed. And have been rocketed into a whole new vital spiritual experience. In the spiritual experience appendix, added to the second edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we read. It can be given to a newcomer so they can fill it out on their own. In the big book and beyond the most obvious difference between the big book of alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are in steps six and seven. 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. I was to know happiness, peace and usefulness, in a way of life that is. Rocketed in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition, chapter 1. This is another preoriginal manuscript draft of chapters in the big book. Fourth dimension group welcome to the fourth dimention.
Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Aa speaker recordings alcoholics anonymous speaker recordings. The retreat was one of those rare group spiritual experiences and the men who. Pp 2526 there is a solution spiritual awakening the eaa. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. Some drinkers have excuses with which they are satisfied part of the time. The promises of the aa big book the promises of the aa big book step one 1. An unofficial alcoholics anonymous podcast featuring aa speaker meetings and workshops. I was to know happiness, peace and usefulness, in a way of life that is incredibly more wonderful as time passes. American time zone beginners meeting mon 8pm est n. 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.
Feel free to email any quotes you may have or would like to see added. Danny is one of those aa speakers that absolutely knocks it out of the. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep. Mar 20, 2020 the space in which this dimension exists is referred to as 4dimensional euclidean space.
After accepting my atheism, i was rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence. Bring a big book and a pen or pencil, paper or a notebook, a sponsor, sponsee or perhaps a friend or two. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. Please notice that the order of these first two chapters are reversed. Pioneers would likely number robert johnsons books among them.
There are, however, additional promises in the big book. 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. Aa meetings cle elum, wa alcoholics anonymous near me. 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. 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 big book is written to low bottom drunks, not to metaphysical giants or academic scholars. We have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension. The big book speaks of something called the fourth dimension of existence. 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. The prayers in the 4th step are just as important as the actual writing of the inventory. The big book is written to low bottom drunks, not to. This aa group encourages dialogue about the 12 step program of action from the big book. Rocketed into the 4th dimension area 92 alcoholics anonymous. 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. The solution is in the first 164 pages of the big book. A member asked me about the meaning of a sentence on page 25 of the bigbook, i.
I was soon to be catapulted into what i like to call the fourth dimension of existence. We have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence, of which we had not even dreamed. Quotations from the big book of alcoholics aonoymous. Apr 29, 2011 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. I hope this site helps you on your rocket ride to the 4th dimension, please. Rocketed into a fourth dimension greeting cards reminding us of our journey upward and onward to greater things. I have made it to the highest level of aa humble servant.