Jun 28, 2006 we have been dealing with alcohol in its worst aspect. Please do not hang out in the club between meetings. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics. The incalculable benefits of selfsacrifice replace the baleful results of selfishness. The big book of alcoholics anonymous i truly hope nobody is offended by this.
Big book changes in 1st 164 pages from 1st edition to 4th. Big book, chips, open meeting notes we are in the adult education room. See more ideas about recovery humor, sobriety and sayings. The sponsor is not only a person to guide the member through the aa program, but to also be there to listen. 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 anonymous. Feb 28, 2019 explore justjane6s board we are not a glum lot. Zoom changed their security guidelines today so some meeting links may no longer work, but well get them updated as soon as the meetings provide their new information. Alcoholics anonymous, page 85 but there is a solution. And because we ve tasted despair, the hope seems that much sweeter. We welcome all women who adhere to the traditions of aa. Tonight is a studyof the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
We are not a glum lot colorado springs area service office. Our mission is to carry the message to alcoholics while living out the principles from pages 2 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Is not each trying to arrange the family show to his liking. We may not like what it is that we are given to do or to feel on a particular day, but we learn to accept it as necessary for our growth. I think thats why the big book says we re not a glum lot we absolutely insist on enjoying life. Big book study we are not a glum lot alcoholics anonymous.
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Zoom aa meeting schedules cedar valley aa covid19 blog. Charlie brings his incomparable southern charm and his powerful message of recovery to this packed house in dunwoody ga. Thanks for adding the lighter side of things to our sober life by suggesting we are not a glum lot and youve already helped me to remember about the happy. The contents of this site are the responsibility of area 63s public information committee. Suppose we tell you some of the obstacles a family will meet. The cover will also provide you a level of anonymity when you are on the go. We can look back and see that we have learned even more from our failures than from our successes. September 1967 aa grapevine big book story update the 24 hour club we are not a glum lot ireland the first european nation to accept the message of alcoholics anonynous. Missing big book facts we are not cured of alcoholism. Aa is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. Glum in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
Everyone knows about the others alcoholic troubles. Perfect for aa members who prefer to work solo, without discussing a thing. I think thats why the big book says were not a glum lot we absolutely insist on enjoying life. And thats really what it comes down to it we dont take ourselves so seriously. Were not a glum lot open, temporary closure back to meetings. This individual is there to offer guidance and support to a sponsee. We are not a glum lot location temporarily closed back to meetings. If newcomers could see no joy or fun in our existence, they wouldnt want it. Louisemy championup bookjust dreamdream jobhaha funnyfunny stuff. Upon entering the church, turn down the hall on the left. One of most powerful tools to help people stay sober in aa is the sponsor. We remain closed in the effort to help prevent the spread of covid19. The mission of not a glum lot new jersey naglnj is to carry the message of alcoholics anonymous.
We try not to indulge in cynicism over the state of the nations, nor do we carry the worlds troubles on our shoulders. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. Charlie yow from savannah ga speaking at the we are not a glum lot group of alcoholics anonymous. Kip collins we are not a glum lot feb 2010 internet archive. View it by agenda, daily, weekly, or monthly just click on the agenda icon on the top right to change views.
How to choose an aa sponsor sponsorship as an aa tool. These pages are neither affiliated with nor endorsed by alcoholics anonymous inc. Mar 24, 2016 misquotes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. We do not send out any unsolicited email from this web site. We are just looking to provide hope to those suffering from alcoholism. Sponsorship we are not a glum lot atlanta aa meeting. We cannot subscribe to the belief that this life is a vale of tears, though it once was just that for many of us. Thanks for adding the lighter side of things to our sober life by suggesting we are not a glum lot. We re not a glum lot open, temporary closure back to meetings. We are not a glum lot is proud to carry on this tradition, only now we rotate the two presenters on a quarterly basis. New quotes funny sarcastic hilarious truths guys ideas great quotes, quotes to live by. This is a condition which, in ordinary life, would produce untold grief. We have listed all our weekly meetings and special events. Glum in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12 traditions.
Before recovery, there was nothing to live for except that next hit. The sahara social committee plans and promotes sober activities among our fellowship and within our community. Doug and charles, and diana and cheryl will attempt to help you have some fun during your search for serenity in sobriety. 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. Not a glum lot picnic june 23 2019 asl interpretation provided. We are not a glum lot inland empire central office of. Our weekly topics consist of a big book meeting, grapevine meeting, and newcomer meeting, as well as discussions on the steps and traditions of the corresponding month. 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. Quotes from alcoholics anonymous minnesota recovery. He tells a great story with a lot of humor and still carries a great message. Westside big book meeting w cedar valley aa members. Updated july 22, 2018 managed by colorado springs intergroup. So we think that unless some good and useful purpose is to be served, past occurrences should not be discussed. Aa meetings primary purpose group of north ocean city.
Site content is not intended to be a statement of a. When i came into the rooms of the 12step program, i played a scene in my head of how i. These make great gifts for the sponsor or sponsee in your life that you share this recovery journey with. Karl m speaking at the we are not a glum lot meeting. Kip collins from vista ca speaking biannual aa speaker meeting at we are not a glum lot big book study in dunwoody ga. This website is not endorsed or approved by the general services office of alcoholics anonymous. We have been speaking to you of serious, sometimes tragic things. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. We families of alcoholics anonymous keep few skeletons in the closet. Twisted aa sayings collection by we are not a glum lot. I think thats why the big book says were not a glum lot we. It is our mission to bring this lifesaving program to alcoholics the way it was intended, with the clear cut directions and instructions straight from the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
And because weve tasted despair, the hope seems that much sweeter. We believe every person coming to us seeking help for alcoholism should be given a chance. We are not a glum lot you need a meeting park avenue to park bench keep it simple sober biker peel back the layers big book study group rocketed to the 4th dimension god allows u turns drunks are square pegs be of service i am the jaywalker bring the mind, body will follow old timer to thine own self be. The truth of what happened to the triangle in the circle. Karl m speaking at the we are not a glum lot meeting karl m from covina ca speaking at the biannual speaker meeting of we are not a glum lot in 2009. We are sure god wants us to be happy, joyous, and free. Updated december 10, 2018 request a change to this listing. The eaa group rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. To awaken spiritually and find fellowship with others united in a great purpose gives us a satisfaction and sense of fulfillment we never dreamed possible. We are not a glum lot, the big book of alcoholics anonymous states. Period we do get spoofed a lot mailer pretending to be someone at aahistory. We have been dealing with alcohol in its worst aspect. This is why we have such a large and engaged following. We have women from all over the world sharing their experience.