Feel free to email any quotes you may have or would like to see added. The one thing alcoholics anonymous speaker recordings. 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 fourth dimension, a 2012 film made up of three segments each with a different director. The big book is written to low bottom drunks, not to metaphysical giants or academic scholars. We will see that our new attitude toward liquor has been given us without any thought or effort on our part. Rocketed in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The history of alcoholics anonymous beginners classes. I hope this site helps you on your rocket ride to the 4th dimension, please browse the many aa speaker recordings. We have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which he had not even dreamed. A 75th anniversary keepsake volume of the most important and practical selfhelp book ever written, alcoholics anonymous. The fourth dimension, a 1988 experimental film by zbigniew rybczynski. Jun 12, 2016 my experience was very much like this. The 3 dimensions, in which we, as humans, live, experience.
Chris raymer, aa big book, ca speaker, talk about carrying the message to the addict that still suffers hear renowned addiction speaker, mark houston from texas, a recovered alcoholicaddict, speak on 12 step spirituality living in the spirit. We have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which we had not even dreamed page 25. I became willing because i was messing up all the gifts sobriety had brought me. I realized that all of this had less to do with what i believed and more with what i did. I was to know happiness, peace and usefulness, in a way of life that is. 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.
First published in 1939, alcoholics anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. 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. Mar 26, 2014 danny is one of those aa speakers that absolutely knocks it out of the park. 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. Alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. The big book speaks of something called the fourth dimension of existence. W e, of alcoholics anonymous, know thousands of men. Most of us begin to receive some of the promises as soon as we enter a twelve step program.
The second circle represents the mental part of our existence and contains steps 4, 5, 6 and 7. In 2014 there was a big book step study workshop, as worked by fourth dimension groups. I created after participating in an aa mens growing in sobriety retreat led by russell s. Mar 17, 2011 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. Quotations from the big book of alcoholics aonoymous. Quotations from the big book quotations came directly from the 3rd edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Nov 14, 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. 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. The fourth dimension and our kit of spiritual tools part 1. There is a solution aa big book chapter 2 aa big book 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. 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. This page is set up for the aa by the book 4th step workshop. A member asked me about the meaning of a sentence on page 25 of the bigbook, i.
Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. 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. There are a number of books that have had a huge impact on the human race. All are welcome, the fourth dimension group meets twice a week. Step one willingness through despair it was only a matter of being willing to believe in a power greater than myself. Here is a special deluxe edition of a book that has changed millions of lives and launched the modern recovery movement. I wrote the steps out in my own words and i went through the big book and read it from a new perspective. Fourth dimension group welcome to the fourth dimention.
Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either alcoholics. Closed meeting of aa a closed alcoholics anonymous meeting is only for those who have a desire to stop drinking. The book alcoholics anonymous, aka the big book, is the basic text for the aa program of sobriety. Our mission may all addicts know happiness and the causes of happiness.
This fourth dimension is later described on page 84 as the world of the spirit as we begin to commence daily. The eaa group rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Ease and comfort that i have never experienced before. We learn about the real benefits of alcoholics anonymous. I thought that sounded something like the twilight zone when i first heard it. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. 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. All my selfish, selfcentered egomanic reared its ugly head and said you dont need no workshop. We support individualized programs suited for each person. 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. Step six aa meetings, literature and aa links for st. I was to know happiness, peace, and usefulness, in a way of life that is incredibly more wonderful as time passes. On page 25 of the big book, the author states we were approached by those in whom the problem had been solved. Twice the big book speaks about a mys terious fourth.
When bill, on page 25 of the big book, refers to being. I realized that all of this had less to do with what i. One of them is the book alcoholics anonymous known as the big book, whos twelve steps and principles formed the foundation of aa, a movement that was the first of hundreds of 12 step help groups. And have been rocketed into a whole new vital spiritual experience. Chapter 2 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. We have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which we had not even dreamed. There exists among us a fellowship, a friendliness, and an understanding which is indescribably wonderful. We have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a 4th dimension of existence of which we had not even dreamed. My surcomstances havet changed i have escaped samsara. Intelligent, witty, and full of humorous and powerful stories, this tape is very entertaining and carries an awesome.
The most recent ones are nearest to the top of the page. 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. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. Mar 01, 2017 welcome to the fourth dimension group of alcoholics anonymous. Rocketed into a 4th dimension of existence coached to. But we saw that it really worked in others, and we had come to believe in the. I drifted away, basking in the beauty of the universe, feeling a sense of peace. 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. Big book meeting at these meetings, a member will typically read out of the big book and follow the reading with a discussion amongst its members. We will progressively get better as our sobriety gets longer. In the spiritual experience appendix, added to the second edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we read. Fourth in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
Alcoholics anonymous 4th dimension we have entered. Some drinkers have excuses with which they are satisfied part of the time. Dec, 2019 and, very important to me, i was able to trust others and myself. After accepting my atheism, i was rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep. But in their hearts they really do not know why they do it. Alcoholics anonymous 4th dimension we have entered the. We are rocketed into this fourth dimension of existence, the spiritual, when the dimensions of our physical, mental, and. I was soon to be catapulted into what i like to call the fourth dimension of existence. I was finally able to enter into a relationship in which i could be as well as accept support, to give as well as to accept love, to challenge as well as to be challenged.
This is the official website of the general service office g. That we have had deep and effective spiritual experiences which have revolutionized our whole attitude toward life, toward our fellows and toward gods universe. Big book of aa, p25 the 4th dimension a mindful recovery community. The promises of the aa big book the promises of the aa big book step one 1. I gently awoke to the voices of trusted and loved friends nearing me.
Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of. It should not be confused with the view of spacetime, which adds a fourth dimension of time to the universe. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. We are not fighting it, neither are we avoiding temptation. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Its a passage out of his personalstory contribution to alcoholics anonymous the big book. The following are some one hundred and twenty five plus promises from the first 164 pages of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, reprinted with permission. Nothing more was required of me to make my beginning. The prayers in the 4th step are just as important as the actual writing of the inventory. Aa beyond belief provides a space for agnostics, atheists and freethinkers in alcoholics anonymous. Aa cofounder bill wilson 18951971 was the chief voice and writer behind alcoholics anonymousoften called the big bookon which he collaborated with many figures, including his wife and intellectual partner, lois wilson 18911988.
It says in the big book to bring gods will into all of my activities. 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. 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. This aa group encourages dialogue about the 12 step program of action from the big book. One of them is the book alcoholics anonymous known as the big book. We react sanely and normally, and we will find that this has happened automatically. 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. 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 women who suffer from substance use disorders. The tremendous fact for every one of us is that we have discovered a common solution. It was the part of the program that i always ignored. Twelve traditions inventory page 8 12 step workbook. The big book comes alive presented by chad and julie p.
What does the writer mean when he states hes been rocketed. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Aa meetings cle elum, wa alcoholics anonymous near me. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. I have been rocketed into the fourth dimension i have the vital sixth sense now i need to grow in understanding and effectiveness. 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. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. As crazy as it seems, i now can appreciate that when three dimensions, through hard work and the help of my higher power, came into harmony, i was able to surrender my need for control to my higher power and was rocketed into a 4th dimension of existence. Danny is one of those aa speakers that absolutely knocks it out of the park. In spite of the great increase in the size and span of this fellowship, at its core it remains simple and. Mar 09, 2009 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. My friends, i was rocketed into the fourth dimension. We believe that we will be rocketed into the fourth dimension. So the higher meanings are easy to miss but they are certainly there.