Trudge the road of happy destiny is a phrase that holds a deep meaning for our alumni and friends in recovery, but has had a variety of interpretations over the years. Thank you for taking the time to visit us and we will join you as you trudge the road of happy destiny. A vision for you new orleans alcoholics anonymous aa. After finding some inspiration from this years homecoming theme, taylor l. In a past big book study my home group looked at all the stories in the section titled. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous a vision for. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. If you are interested in beginning a big book step study group in your area, we can assist you in that as well.
We are individuals recovering from compulsive overeating through the 12 steps of overeaters anonymous and the teaching and practice outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. I dont know about you, but in my experience, very often verbal sharing and written documents about recovery tend to idealize it. The group leader read the following passage from the the big book. What does trudge the road of happy destiny mean in the aa. Trudge the road of happy destiny is a phrase that holds a deep meaning for our alumni and friends in recovery, but has had a variety of.
We invite you to trudge the road to happy destiny with us. We are careful never to pray for our own selfish ends. Why would bill capitalize the word fellowship here and not anywhere else in. Share meals, recreation, and meditations with fellow aa and alanon members. We ask especially for freedom from selfwill and are careful to make no request for ourselves only.
I noticed for the first time that it did not say we were going to a happy destiny, but that we already on it. From all of us in recovery here in ulster county, stay safe, be well, and join us. To find a meeting in ulster county or elsewhere in the hudson valley region, click on the button below. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. Meetings melbourne mens group big book steps recovery. We have to do the necessary work to be liberated from the ravages.
You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. Reprinted from page 164 of the big book of alcoholic anonymous our book is meant to be suggestive only. The allergy of the body and the obession of the mind. I wake up every morning and read my big book, then i have my quiet time my chance to meditate and reflect on the day. West barnstable big book step study alcoholics anonymous. We want to make it easier for each group and individual to contribute to the bluegrass intergroup as you trudge the road to happy destiny. Reprinted from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, with the permission of a. Nov 21, 2017 the group leader read the following passage from the the big book. Reading guide for a vision for you amethyst recovery. Im perfectly content with the idea of trudging a road of happy destiny. January 3, 2014 its a new year and its that time of the year i start my road to founders day and my anniversaryshould be fun and interesting.
Our recovery is our happy destiny and we will meet a lot of people on this road. 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. Trudging the road of happy destiny alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholism12 step support big book quote trudge the road big book quote abandon yourself to god as you understand god. What our cofounder, bill w, is clear about is this. Please contribute here and encourage others to contribute too so we can continue to serve your local homegroups. Trudging the road of happy destiny next stage recovery. On page 164 of alcoholics anonymous the big book, it states that as you move forward in our 12 step program of recovery, you will trudge the road of happy destiny.
Oct 26, 2017 thank you for your participation and sharing as we trudge the road of happy destiny. Here on the road of happy destiny, you will find history of alcoholics anonymous, speaker tapes, information on the big book, and much more. Trudge having laborious overtones, it did not seem to fit with the general tenor of being catapulted into a fourth dimension, the best is yet to come and a life becoming increasingly more wonderful as time passes. Some of aa and alanons best speakers in a beautiful and peaceful surrounding. Alcoholism12 step support big book quotetrudge the road big book quote abandon yourself to god as you understand god. We shall be with you in the fellowship of the spirit, and you will surely meet some of us as you trudge the road of happy destiny from the aas big book comes to mind as the. Yesterdays reading told of a growing fellowship in aa. What does trudge the road of happy destiny mean to you. It speaks well to the inherent contradictions in, not just. If i truly want it, i will work the twelve steps and the happiness of this freedom will come to me through the steps sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly.
Here at the road of happy destiny, the goal is to present any and everything related to alcoholics anonymous. Apr 03, 2016 the more i fight against these tired difficulties, the more i try to change it, the more intenselyi trudge. Quotes reprinted from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, with the permission of a. The main author of the big book, bill w, had a certain style of writing that. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. It is fondly known as the big book, because the first edition had thick. One aa member shares how the answering service and ulster county hotline helped an outoftown member connect with an online meeting and our community. Trudge having laborious overtones, it did not seem to fit with the general tenor of being catapulted into a fourth dimension, the best is yet to come and a life becoming increasingly more wonderful as. Trudging the road of happy destiny might sound like fortunecookie. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. But i will not have the benefit of contact with you who write this book. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. What does trudge the road of happy destiny mean in the.
The book alcoholics anonymous, aka the big book, is the basic text for the aa program of sobriety. Welcome aa meetings lexington ky bluegrass intergroup. In aa, frequently people address this seeming discordance by saying. This is a wellrepeated reference to page 164 in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Trudging the road of happy destiny kessler park umc. I thought the phrase an odd one, when i first read this chapter. Daily ponderables together we trudge the road of happy destiny daily reflections. Fellowship of the spirit fots is a group of alcoholics and friends and family of alcoholics dedicated to living the principles and way of life described in the big book of alcoholics anonymous and to carrying its message to alcoholics and their families. Sober hiking helped him rediscover the joys of living. 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. Summary of meeting on aa bb stories tightrope and flooded. Trudging the road of happy destiny aa plymouth road to. Girlapaloozaa is an open womenonly conference focused on the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous with amazing, successful women in recovery sharing their experience, strength.
A vision for you aa the buck ventura countys virutal. Trudge in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. And please note the preposition used hereit says the road of happy destiny. Oct 09, 2009 as we trudge the road of happy destiny. Th is passage from the aa big book captures the essence of recovery and how th e meadows model is an important road map on the road to happy destiny. Aa, big book, alcoholics anonymous, the bridge, dallas, recovery, 12 steps. We may ask for ourselves, however, if others will be helped.
Please note that this page is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or financed by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. Thank you for your participation and sharing as we trudge the road of happy destiny. Mmg speakers alcoholics anonymous melbourne mens group. In 1982, i was reading the book of alcoholics anonymous for the first time. The more i fight against these tired difficulties, the more i try to change it, the more intenselyi trudge. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Aa fellowship of the spirit fots australia 5th annual. We shall be with you in the fellowship of the spirit, and you will surely meet some of us as you trudge the road of happy destiny. It is fondly known as the big book, because the first edition had thick pages and was very big. In spite of the great increase in the size and span of this fellowship, at its core it remains simple and personal. Throughout the weekend the fellowship of the spirit conference has both a. It speaks well to the inherent contradictions in, not just sober living, but the realities of living a mindful, spirituallyfocused life. Sep 09, 2010 here at the road of happy destiny, the goal is to present any and everything related to alcoholics anonymous.
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