Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Breaking down step two of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Great workshop on the big book of aa and the recovery process. Steps by the big book step 10 steps by the big book. What specific page andor paragraph is he step found. All guests registered for big book seminar 2020 have been automatically preregistered for big book seminar 2021. They repeat many of the points outlined in previous steps, but they emphasize the value of continuing to work the steps on a daytoday basis. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. By writing first, then doing the 5 th step we can look at resentment, fear and harm individually, the way it says in the big book. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. Jul 21, 2017 aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 86,901 views 29. All are zoom meetings unless noted otherwise use id and code to acc.
Then we resolutely turn our thoughts to someone we can help. Step 10 of alcoholics anonymous encourages you to examine yourself as a part of your daily routine. Breaking down step one of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. After completing step 9 of the alcoholics anonymous recovery program. Breaking down step three of aa alcoholics anonymous made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. The big book bb notations are to page and paragraph, as in 64.
Thus blinded by prideful selfconfi dence, we were apt to play the big shot. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Quickly get your daily reflection for the day direct from the alcoholics anonymous website. Do you do a nightly inventory as suggested in step 11 of the big book before retiring each night. Myspiritualtoolkit 12 step aa app for alcoholics apps on.
Any resentments or fears that arise from this are subjected to a step 10 analysis. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach. The big book s suggestion for daily work on this step is to watch for selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first edition is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by william g. Aa big book story 2 gratitude in action 4th edition duration. Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to move forward. Sbbb refers to this steps by the big book workbook. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. Page 85 of the big book, alcoholics anonymous tells us. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover.
Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aas, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas and other 12 step recovery program members that use the 12 steps as instructed in the book, alcoholics. A big part of the 12 steps is taking life in 24hour chunks. George b was a practicing dentist for 47 years and is now a graduate student in a masters degree program for addiction counseling. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers of alcoholic men and women to recovery, there exists a sentiment. Step 10 of the 12 steps of aa taking a personal inventory.
Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. For example,where is step one, step two, three found in the big book of aa. While studying the suggestions for step ten, she recalls, i realized something that i had been missing. Alcoholics anonymous also known as the big book in recovery circles sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. This womans desperation led her to reread alcoholics anonymous often called the big book of aa. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Watch asl dvd version includes subtitles and audio in english. With a feature packed big book reader, search tool, sobriety calculator, notes, aa contacts database and more, the 12 steps aa companion experience is unmatched.
Steps six and seven are only briefly discussed in the book alcoholics anonymouscommonly called the big bookwhich serves as a basic text for many in addiction recovery. Oct 15, 2019 do you do a nightly inventory as suggested in step 11 of the big book before retiring each night. Nov 17, 2019 learn from inspiring stories by alanon speakers. Its actually really exciting, because its the first day of a new life. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. This thought brings us to step ten, which suggests we continue to take personal inventory and continue to set right any new mistakes as we go along.
Alcoholics anonymous step four has prepared you for step five, and by finding the courage to overcome that fear of rejection or the shame of your confession, you experience honesty on a deeper level than in your first step of admission, and you break the pattern of denial that often plagues those suffering with alcoholism. The 10 th step inventory can be done using your 4 th step inventory, a journal, a balance sheet, or it can be done right out of the big book pg 8485. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. Those of us belonging to a religious denomination which requires confession must, and of course, will want to go to the properly appointed au. 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. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12 step program. 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. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. Please call 312 626 6799 or 3462487799 and follow the prompts to enter meeting id. Consequently, it follows that some would regard the big book with a measure of reverence. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions.
Steps 10, 11, and 12 are sometimes called the maintenance steps. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Breaking down step two of aa alcoholics anonymous came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. And at length our inventories become a regular part of ev eryday living, rather than something unusual or set apart. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Please let us know if you have any suggestions for improvement or comments about this site. Regardless of how we do it the main thing is to watch for fear, anger, dishonesty and selfishness f. On what pages are the steps laid out in the big book of aa. When i view life one day at a time, it seems much more likely that i. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 6,110 views 43. Aa promises the aa big book 12step promises of recovery. It keeps me grounded in the reality that i know has brought me out of my addictive. 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.
Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Where are the steps outlinedlaid out in the big book. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. This question have often baffled me in my quest to better understand the steps. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12 step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12 step programs that have been established. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is often referred to in alcoholics anonymous meetings aa as the big book. It is meant to provide all the resources one needs to study the 12 steps as outlined in the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous. A cofounder of alcoholics anonymous tells how members recover and how the society functions. Get tips on how to quit substance abuse through the use of the 12 step program. These are some of the best tapes i have, and one of my personal favorites.
Twelve step prayers spiritual alcoholics anonymous cleveland. Step ten is for daily inventory and to stay current on new issues. They repeat many of the points outlined in previous steps, but they emphasize the value of continuing to work the steps on a. Breaking down step three of aa alcoholics anonymous. Breaking down step ten of aa alcoholics anonymous jason wahler. Aa big book download mp3 all tracks as a zip file 158 mb. Rightly and naturally, we think well before we choose the per son or persons with whom to take this intimate and con. We have laid out the 4 th step inventory here so that it follows the big book. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. The purpose of the big book as it says in the forward of the book, we, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. With mst just answer 10 simple questions straight from the big book and youre done. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
Step 10 of alcoholics anonymous focuses on making selfexamination a habit. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. The big book is a necessary tool for members of alcoholics anonymous and narcotics anonymous. Myspiritualtoolkit 12 step aa app for alcoholics apps. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution.
This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. Of course, people turned away from us, bored or hurt. Times all us central unless otherwise noted call in by telephone only. Steps by the big book step 9 steps by the big book. The text got this name because the first edition of the book had rather thick pages, making the book even thicker than its content would suggest. Before we ask what a spotcheck inventory is, lets look at the kind of setting in which such an inventory can do its work. To emphasise the point that we must keep doing this the book says.
It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. The first step of anything is a beginning, so the first step of the alcoholics anonymous 12 steps is the beginning of your recovery process. Essentially, accomplishing step 10 means youve worked hard to be the person you want to be. This brings us to the fifth step in the program of recovery mentioned.
The big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. Jun 17, 2016 the big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. For example, suppose you say something insensitive or crude and as soon as it pops out of your mouth, you realize it was not the right thing to. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. May 18, 2018 alcoholics anonymous aa 12 step program as described in the the big book, aa s guide for people recovering from alcoholism, has many references to god and religious themes, and step 11 is no different. I love all of the 12 steps of aa, but step two is the one that gives us hope.
When temporary good fortune came our way, we indulged ourselves in fantasies of still greater victories over people and circumstances. Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been through the process, the big book has helped guide millions into a life of sobriety. Thus blinded by prideful selfconfidence, we were apt to play the big shot. Step 10 helps you to keep your commitment to better behavior by serving as a motivator to act in a manner that doesnt require you to owe any apologies. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aa s 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. Chicago alcoholics anonymous remote online meetings.
Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly. As it says in the big book, when we are disturbed, it is usually because we find some person, place, thing or situation some. The step ten writings on page 59 in the big book, or from the banners on the meeting room wall, are only of the first parthe hasnt quite told us yet. The big book says that in step 10, the recovering addict should watch for selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear. We thank god from the bottom of our heart that we know him better. In other words, step 10 is a recap of steps 4 through 9. Dec 20, 2019 the tenth step of alcoholics anonymous is a natural progression from step 9, where you make amends. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Alcoholics anonymous step 10 this thought brings us to step ten, which suggests we continue to take personal.
These last three steps keep us current and help us to continue to solidify the foundation of our recovery. Big book workshop it is the purpose of this workshop to experience the recovery process as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The tenth step of alcoholics anonymous is a natural progression from step 9, where you make amends. This app is like always having the aa big book in your pocket. It is meant as a supplement to a rigorous program, to be used whenever and wherever it might be needed. In order for this to happen we must go directly into steps 10, 11 and 12 while doing step 9. This thought brings us to step ten, which suggests we continue to take personal inventory and continue. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here.
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