Quotations from the big book quotations came directly from the 3rd edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. That we have had deep and effective spiritual experiences which have revolutionized our whole attitude toward life, toward our fellows. Mar 11, 20 i progressed through the book in this fashion and, after a few days, came upon this statement in bills story where he talks about life after he got sober. Emphasize the importance of writing the 4th step inventory. We support individualized programs suited for each person.
The 3 dimensions, in which we, as humans, live, experience. Mar 17, 2011 rocketed into a 4 th dimension of existence. Union hall above youth services 5 other meetings at this location. 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. Conversely, it is our job to fall in line with the original aa program and way of life, as illustrated in the big book, also known as the one thing find god, trust god, clean house, help others. Opening us to the fourth dimension of existence fr. I am too lazy to look it up, but that is the essence of the thing. Alcoholics anonymous 4th dimension we have entered the world of the spirit we have found much of heaven and have been rocketed into a.
The space in which this dimension exists is referred to as 4dimensional euclidean space. Rocketed into the 4th dimension area 92 alcoholics anonymous. Rocketed into the 4th dimension tuesday, august 12, 2008. One of them is the book alcoholics anonymous known as the big book, whos. 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. One of them is the book alcoholics anonymous known as the big book. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. I was soon to be catapulted into what i like to call the fourth dimension. 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.
Alcoholics anonymous 4th dimension we have entered. 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. I was to know happiness, peace, and usefulness, in a way of life that is incredibly more wonderful as time passes. 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. 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 there is a solution page 25 an alcoholic in his cups is an unlovely creature page 25. But for the grace of god, there would have been thousands more convincing demonstrations. In the spiritual experience appendix, added to the second edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we read. Alcoholics anonymous 4th dimension we have entered the. One was to go on to the bitter end, blotting out the consciousness of our. On page 25 of the big book, the author states we were approached by those in whom the problem had been solved.
We have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of. The big book speaks of something called the fourth dimension of existence. Mar 26, 2014 danny is one of those aa speakers that absolutely knocks it out of the park. Watch your thoughts watch your thoughts, they become words. Fourth in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. But, no matter how long i live in this tiny slab of concrete in the bigger city or how far i get from my kentucky home, ill always have my big hair and i dont care. It should not be confused with the view of spacetime, which adds a fourth dimension of time to the universe. There are a number of books that have had a huge impact on the human race. 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.
And, very important to me, i was able to trust others and myself. Rocketed into the 4 th dimension 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. Three of the coordinates help us to locate objects in space. Join facebook to connect with joby erickson and others you may know.
Rocketed into the 4th dimension heartnotes unity of austin. For me it is like taking a time out from life and listening to a leader lead discussions. We support individualized programs suited for each. Over the past weekend, i had the privilege of attending a spiritual retreat at a wonderful place of peace called manresa. Apr 21, 2020 the fourth dimension is generally understood to refer to a hypothetical fourth spatial dimension, added on to the standard three dimensions. Rocketed into a fourth dimension just a girl trying to find my place in the world. What does the writer mean when he states hes been rocketed. In the us experiment, glass was used to control the flow of laser light into the system. A member asked me about the meaning of a sentence on page 25 of the bigbook, i. These words appear first in bills story where wilson describes his dramatic, spiritual experience in towns hospital. Rocketed into a 4th dimension of existence over the past weekend, i had the privilege of attending a spiritual retreat at a wonderful place of peace called manresa. Feel free to email any quotes you may have or would like to see added. 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.
That we have had deep and effective spiritual experiences which have revolutionized our whole attitude toward life, toward our fellows and toward gods universe. Quotations from the big book of alcoholics aonoymous. The fourth dimension is generally understood to refer to a hypothetical fourth spatial dimension, added on to the standard three dimensions. Admitting defeat gave me a true sense of freedom, and a life unlike anything i ever dreamed of. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. 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. This unique and fun design is great for meetings, roundups or just hanging with sober friends. There is a solution 21 him physically and mentally. 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. Rocketed into a 4th dimension of existenceover the past weekend. Big book of aa, p25 the 4th dimension 4d is a mindful recovery. Hints of the 4th dimension have been detected by physicists.
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. 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 a passage out of his personalstory contribution to alcoholics anonymous the big book. Dec, 2019 and, very important to me, i was able to trust others and myself. Aa beginners class based on aa beginners classes popular in the 1940s 4 hrs workshop.
To hear an explanation of the 4th dimension using a video game, click here. The 3 dimensions, in which we, as humans, live, experience and struggle with. The most recent ones are nearest to the top of the page. Dimension at the 4th dimension convention in mccomb ms from 2011. 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. 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. Nobody got rocketed anywhere in the physical world until the 1960s. There are a total of 17 references in the big book that suggest our 4th step should be written.
Mar 18, 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. Rocketed into a 4th dimension of existence coached to success. We have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a 4th dimension of existence of which we had not even dreamed. The fourth dimension and our kit of spiritual tools part 1. It allows us to measure the rate of change of events occ. That is my experience upon completion of the 5th, 6th and 7th steps, april 27, 1974, and many times since in 11th step meditation. Danny is one of those aa speakers that absolutely knocks it out of the park. Twice the big book speaks about a mysterious fourth dimension of existence. He says, i have been rocketed into a 4th dimension of living, or something like that. Dayton4d the fourth dimension big book study united states. Rocketed into the 4th dimension 25th annual south shore conference friday, may 4th doors open at 6.
We have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which we had not even dreamed. 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. 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. 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 middleoftheroad solution. Rocketed in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. So, the writer in the 1930s who wrote we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence wasnt referring to transportation, he was referring to transformation. Joe and charlie big book workshop part 18 gemma b, a very funny woman who carries a great message. I was soon to be catapulted into what i like to call the fourth dimension of existence.
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. I progressed through the book in this fashion and, after a few days, came upon this statement in bills story where he talks about life after he got sober. Almost none of us liked the selfsearching, the leveling of our pride, the confession of shortcomings which the process requires for its successful consummation. We have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which he had not even dreamed. Mar 09, 2009 nobody got rocketed anywhere in the physical world until the 1960s. 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.
We were rocketed into the 4th dimension of existence. It is easy for us who have seen men walk on the moon to miss that. This aa group encourages dialogue about the 12 step program of action from 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 4 th dimension of existence. A postulated spatial dimension additional to those determining length, area, and volume. Have you been rocketed into the 4th dimension as a result of the 12 steps. 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. But we saw that it really worked in others, and we had come to believe in the. Rocketed into a 4th dimension of existence coached to. Page 84 of the big book tells me what to do with fear. 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. Intelligent, witty, and full of humorous and powerful stories, this tape is very entertaining and carries an awesome.