Step 3 we are going to change it up a little and post a big book study workshop that took place in 2011, each speaker is presenting for about an hour on one step. They opened a book and read a chapter titled step seven. The big book coverage of step 4 is about being honest and admitting to ones faults, weaknesses, defects. If we skip this vital step, we may not overcome drinking. Critique of chapter 5 of the big book step 4 aa agnostica. The big book is the original source of for step instructions in alcoholics anonymous. In step 2 you will discover a great translation for the word sanity that you will be able to relate to. Here are the 12 steps we took, which are suggested as a program of recovery the 12 steps are found on pages 5960, alcoholics anonymous, the big book the 12 steps are referred to in the big book, on page 58, where it is written, rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed out path the 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. The last joe and charlie 12 steps using alcoholics. Links to more information about integrity and the 5th step.
The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. When ready have your sponsee write their inventory for resentments, fears, sex conduct and all other harms. Any resentments or fears that arise from this are subjected to a step10 analysis. South st pete east of 34th st south of central ave. Read the following sentences, found in consecutive paragraphs of the bigbook pg 8587. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Jennifer a on experience the big book aa meetings available online. These last three steps keep us current and help us to continue to solidify the foundation of our recovery. Nature abhors a vacuum and a state of nothing cant exist in either the material or spiritual world. To open pdf files, you will need adobe reader or equivalent software.
Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Pages 6063 directions for taking step 3 are listed on page 63, paragraph 2, lines 110. All other sources the little red book, the 12 and 12, group sponsored literature were written as accompaniments or guides to be used to assist and deepen the path laid out by the original members of alcoholics anonymous in the big book. Here is the step 11 worksheet created for our group. These great mysteries are, after all, enshrined in complete simplicity. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. When ready say the third step prayer with your sponsee. Bunch in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Please let us know if you have any suggestions for improvement or comments about this site. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Emotional sobriety and food step 11 inventory 12212014 emotional sobriety and food step 11 inventory 12212014 how to listen to god below are various versions of the pamphlets how to begin practicing quiet time a. Step 11 questions to ask yourself while working step 11 step eleven part 1.
This is the blue print of the 12 step recovery programs. Lutheran church of the cross 4545 chancellor st ne. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. The big book explains that we must make a list that includes all our resentments we have and have ever had, an account of sexual conduct and our fears. The big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. Big books directions for taking all twelve steps the steps are listed in the big book on pages 5960 directions for taking step 1 are listed on page 30, paragraph 2, lines 14.
I have adopted the following meditation technique this is really part of step 11, but there is. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Before we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from selfpity, dishonest or. Community united church of christ 814 dixie trail raleigh, nc. Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book.
No attention is given to the positive qualities of the person taking a selfinventory, yet it is most important to remember our good qualities while dealing with the negative ones. Questions sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with god, as we understood him, praying only for knowledge of his will for us, and the power to carry that out. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. 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. Excerpted from taking step twelve by the big book bunch. Big book page 16, line 12 step 3failure to maintain the decision. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach. Directions for taking step 11 are listed on page 86, paragraph 1, lines 114.
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. It is a task which we may per form with increasing skill, but never really finish. The big books directions for taking all twelve steps. In a nutshell, step 11 says to discover the plan god, as you understand him, has for your life and find the power to carry it out. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. In order for this to happen we must go directly into steps 10, 11 and 12 while doing step 9. Emotional in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. You will need idiots guide as you go through steps 1 3. When ready ask sponsee, when you retire at night, will.
Northeast st pete east of 34th st north of central ave. Step 11 on awakening, let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead. Breaking down step eleven of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. Monthly big book readings aa the original way group. A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping contents title page preface 3 an eye i witness account 4 useful information 6 introducing step one 9 six essential characteristics 10 step one questions 11 step two questions i am grateful for supplement list page 14 step three questions 15 introduction to step four 16. Popular 12 steps books meet your next favorite book. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. We have the framework for step 11 in place if we are doing the daily suggestions. The sbbb study guide is for those in recovery from the disease of addiction who wish to work the 12 steps by the big book, alcoholics anonymous. This page contains notes and handouts for the 12 step big book workshop on aas 12 steps, as presented by dallas b. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aas 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. The 12 steps of aa are the principles of the program that we practice, as listed in the big book, pages 59 and 60. On top of walking you through the kombucha fermentation process, the big book also includes a whopping 286 flavor combinations along with the history of the drink, information on health benefits, and much more.
This book is dedicated to step two in the twelve steps of recovery in alcoholics anonymous. Recover from alcoholism with the big book bunch web site information site info whois traceroute rbl check site info. What was our choice to be alcoholics anonymous, 53. The meeting broke up into several groups, and i followed one group down the hall and took a seat. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. Exploring spirituality in the 11th step of aa alcoholics anonymous can be a wonderful. First written in 1939, the 4th edition was published in 2001.
When a barrier to god collapsed, this self described. Cedar forks baptist church 5117 s miami blvd durham, nc. Excerpted from taking step eleven by the big book bunch. The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. Over the years many lists of virtues that correspond to each of the twelve steps and their underlying spiritual nature have been printed in local area aa newsletters and on pocket cards.
In the chapter on the 11th step in twelve steps and twelve traditions, aas guidebook to the steps, bill w. Zip file 534 k self extracting word document 584 k download ms word document 1. Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
You may find the complete text on the official web site of alcoholics anonymous on this page you can discover what this book tells about. We are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. We strive to provide information, tools and resources for working a 12 step program or any program using 12 step principles for recovery in as simple and effective way as possible. Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step. The last joe and charlie 12 steps using alcoholics anonymous. The big books chapter we agnostics draws a line in the sand. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. To emphasise the point that we must keep doing this the book says. Taken separately, these practices can bring much relief and benefi t. The last joe and charlie 12 steps using alcoholics anonymous big book seminar 2004 new york ny eleven discs in set history of recovery on. Mike on experience the big book aa meetings available online. Some surefire causes of relapse taken from the big book. It is the first text written about the experiences of the founders of the a.
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