We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. There is a solution w e, of alcoholics anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as bill. Fourth dimension group welcome to the fourth dimention. Apr 03, 2018 the washington area intergroup association is a service board of representatives from the groups in the washington area, including montgomery and prince georges counties, md, as well as washington, dc. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. A member asked me about the meaning of a sentence on page 25 of the bigbook, i. Welcome to the fourth dimension group of alcoholics anonymous. Please call 312 626 6799 or 3462487799 and follow the prompts to enter meeting id. The big book doesnt come with an index, so here is one in the form of a bookmark. Opening us to the fourth dimension of existence fr. You know you are in aa when you dont know the last names of all your best friends.
This book brings up so many topics that i have heard in aa meetings that. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Mar 01, 2017 welcome to the fourth dimension group of alcoholics anonymous. Our format is that each meeting has two leads who read the big book line by line, sharing their experience, strength and hope throughout. To have your event posted on our website, please email your flyer in a pdf or word document along with a description of the event and your group information. 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 thought that sounded something like the twilight zone when i first heard it. Fourth in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. This meeting is an indepth study of the big book with an emphasis on working the steps by following the clearcut directions and time tables contained in the basic textbook alcoholics anonymous. 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.
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. 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, occasionedin 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. We are trying our best to accommodate you with a meeting venue and help your journey in recovery. Aa speaker the fourth dimension awaits odomtology 12step recovery media. 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. Twice the big book speaks about a mysterious fourth dimension of existence. This website is not endorsed or approved by the general services office of alcoholics anonymous. We have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which we had not even dreamed. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary.
At half past the hour the meeting is open for discussion on the reading. The fourth dimension big book study is an indepth study of the big book with an emphasis on working the steps by following the clearcut directions and time tables contained in the basic textbook alcoholics anonymous. Box 31, washingtonville, 109920031 ny alcoholics anonymous big book study group. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. In the spiritual experience appendix, added to the second edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we read. Welcome to the tuesday night fourth dimension big book study group.
Chicago alcoholics anonymous remote online meetings. After several failures to find others, a fourth turned up. A postulated spatial dimension additional to those determining length, area, and volume. 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. 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 carry a complete selection of aa approved literature, medallions etc. 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. Atlanta central office of alcoholics anonymous 270 peachtree street nw, suite 1060. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism.
We read the big book as a group of alcoholics, that we may have a better understanding of our basic text, and to present exactly how to recover from alcoholism. I am making sure everything is cleaned and disinfected after every single meeting. This is an open big book study meeting on wednesdays at 8 pm est on zoom. But for the grace of god, there would have been thousands more convincing demonstrations. Almost none of us liked the selfsearching, the leveling of our pride, the confession of shortcomings which the process requires for its successful. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented, as well as many political, economic, social, and reli. Rocketed in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Todays aa meetings east hawaii intergroup of alcoholics. We have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which he had not even dreamed. Aa meetings in middletown, ohio alcoholics anonymous. Amongst my favourites, he describes it at page 8 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous as a fourth dimension of existence.
I was soon to be catapulted into what i like to call the fourth dimension. The primary purpose of the 4th dimension club in hollywood, florida is to provide a facility for meeting room and fellowship for twelve step programs. This site is not endorsed by alcoholics anonymous world services, nor does it represent alcoholics anonymous as a whole. This aa group encourages dialogue about the 12 step program of action from the big book. We are not affiliated with a particular twelve step program.
All are welcome, the fourth dimension group meets twice a week. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. There are many benefits for alcoholics who choose to share at aa meetings, since sharing is a great way to relieve pentup stress and tension that one may be experiencing at that time. The washington area intergroup association is a service board of representatives from the groups in the washington area, including montgomery and prince georges counties, md, as. This meeting is an indepth study of the big book with an emphasis on working the steps for recovery. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of. We are self supporting through group and individual contributions, as well as counter sales and membership dues. 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 text got this name because the first edition of the book had rather thick pages, making the book even thicker than its content would suggest. Dayton4d the fourth dimension big book study united states. The primary purpose of the 4th dimension club in hollywood, florida is to provide a facility for. The fourth dimension is a new world of answered prayer that is discovered by only those hungry to experience the power and might of god in their lives and ministries. This site is not endorsed by alcoholics anonymous world services, nor does it.
Times all us central unless otherwise noted call in by telephone only. Alcoholics anonymous 4th dimension we have entered the world of the spirit we have found much of heaven and have been rocketed into a. All are zoom meetings unless noted otherwise use id and code to acc. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. On page 25 of the big book, the author states we were approached by those in whom the problem had been solved. Print a copy of the first side print page 1 only, then reinsert it into the paper tray of your printer and print page 2. You dont need a twosided printer to print on both sides. Pioneers would likely number robert johnsons books among them. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition, chapter 1.
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