The Big Book Group of Cocaine Anonymous Toronto, Ontario

Friday - 7:30 p.m. -- Big Book Study
(Our format quotes extensively from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous)
Bloor Street United Church
300 Bloor St. W.
(Huron & Bloor St. W. - 2 blocks east of Spadina)
(See Map)

What is Spiritual Experience

On page 567 and 568 in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous it says:

"The terms "spiritual experience" and "spiritual awakening" are used many times in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous which, upon careful reading, shows that the personality change sufficient to bring about recovery from alcoholism has manifested itself among us in many different forms."

"Quite often friends of the newcomer are aware of the difference long before he is himself. He finally realizes that he has undergone a profound alteration in his reaction to life; that such a change could hardly have been brought about by himself alone. What often takes place in a few months could seldom have been accomplished by years of self-discipline. With few exceptions our members find that they have tapped an unsuspected inner resource which they presently identify with their own conception of a Power greater than themselves."

"Most of us think this awareness of a Power greater than ourselves is the essence of spiritual experience."

Disclaimer: Some of the items contained in these pages are published with permission of CA World Services, Inc., this does not imply endorsement of the web site by the CA World Service Conference or the CA World Service Office. The information provided within this site is intended to be a convenience for those who visit our site. Such inclusion does not constitute or imply any endorsement, by or affiliation with, the Cocaine Anonymous Southern Ontario area or the Districts within the Area.

	The Big Book Group of Cocaine Anonymous Toronto, Ontario Friday - 7:30 p.m. -- Big Book Study (Our format quotes extensively from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous) Bloor Street United Church 300 Bloor St. W. (Huron & Bloor St. W. - 2 blocks east of Spadina) (See Map)

Home How It Works Our 12 Traditions What is a Sponsor A Vision for You What is a Spiritual Experience Who is an Addict? Our Primary Purpose	What is Spiritual Experience On page 567 and 568 in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous it says: "The terms "spiritual experience" and "spiritual awakening" are used many times in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous which, upon careful reading, shows that the personality change sufficient to bring about recovery from alcoholism has manifested itself among us in many different forms." "Quite often friends of the newcomer are aware of the difference long before he is himself. He finally realizes that he has undergone a profound alteration in his reaction to life; that such a change could hardly have been brought about by himself alone. What often takes place in a few months could seldom have been accomplished by years of self-discipline. With few exceptions our members find that they have tapped an unsuspected inner resource which they presently identify with their own conception of a Power greater than themselves." "Most of us think this awareness of a Power greater than ourselves is the essence of spiritual experience."
Disclaimer: Some of the items contained in these pages are published with permission of CA World Services, Inc., this does not imply endorsement of the web site by the CA World Service Conference or the CA World Service Office. The information provided within this site is intended to be a convenience for those who visit our site. Such inclusion does not constitute or imply any endorsement, by or affiliation with, the Cocaine Anonymous Southern Ontario area or the Districts within the Area.