By making a list of the people we harmed and becoming willing to make amends, we take action toward healing the past with others and learning how to live in the world. Big book sponsorship guide 3 you are going to become a sponsor. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. Seven stepss most popular book is the boyfriend agreement st. I call step 7 the goldilocks step because its about becoming. Alcoholics anonymous, the basement bunch, monday at 7. Im amazed at all of the pathetic posts around here and the willingness of people to advise each other to do anything, but work the steps. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. 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. If we skip this vital step, we may not overcome drinking compulsive eating. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. 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. 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.
Tombstone of thomas thetcher talked about in bills story on page 8. The big book items can be restructured within the twelve steps without much reshaping or cramming. Excerpted from taking step twelve by the big book bunch. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Are you ready to trust god and step out in faith by sharing your 5th step with him.
Much of the everyday talk we hear, and a great deal of what we read, highlights. The book addresses the administrative and cultural challenges of creating a successful program, and is written for trainees, clinicians, hospital administrators, patient. Therefore we do not take this step daily and do not need to say the step seven prayer daily. 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. The big book doesnt come with an index, so here is one in the form of a bookmark. Filled with practical information for those first days of sober living, this little book. We continue to take inventory as in step four and continue to make amends if we harm anyone as in steps eight and nine. The big book s directions for taking all twelve steps step goal read the steps are listed in the big book on pages 5960 1 honesty pages xxvxxxii and 143 directions for taking step 1 are listed on page 30, paragraph 2, lines 14. Links to more information about integrity and the 5th step. The seven deadly sins taken from the 12x12 and defined. Many people havent even a nodding acquaintance with humility as a way of life. Indeed, the attainment of greater humility is the foundation principle of each of a. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. When am i most likely 53 step ten a spiritual road maps 56 step ten daily journal worksheet 58 step ten daily journal sample worksheet 59 step eleven louis affirmation supplement 63 60.
Pages 71 and 72 are taken up with discussing why we have to do step five. 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. When the time was right for me, it seemed as if the pen in my hand had a direct connection to my mind, and the memories of a lifetime just poured out onto the page. These last three steps keep us current and help us to continue to solidify the foundation of our recovery. I listed my resentments on paper, but not necessarily in chronological order. Next we launched out on a course of vigorous action, the first step of which is a personal housecleaning, which many of us had never attempted. Please let us know if you have any suggestions for improvement or comments about this site. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. They are solely provided as part of the sites owners 12 step work in. Alcoholism12 step support big book thumpers are there other bb thumpers around here. The big books directions for taking all twelve steps step goal read the steps are listed in the big book on pages 5960 1 honesty pages xxvxxxii and 143 directions for taking step 1 are listed on page 30, paragraph 2, lines 14. Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions.
There are clear cut directions in there and they rarely get. When am i most likely 53 step ten a spiritual road maps 56 step ten daily journal worksheet 58 step ten daily journal sample worksheet 59 step eleven louis affirmation supplement 63 60 step twelve daily practice supplement page 68 64. Jan 05, 2020 step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous is the beginning of the process of making amends, forgiving others and possibly being forgiven by them, in addition to forgiving ourselves. Bunch in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. We are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. This page contains notes and handouts for the 12 step big book workshop on aas 12 steps, as presented by dallas b. The 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous big book twelve steps.
Many in recovery regard the 6th and 7th steps as evidence of the programs divine inspiration, for when the book alcoholics anonymous was written only two short paragraphs were devoted to these steps. We have listed them in such a step orientation in the pages that follow. Links to more information about humility and the 7th step. Bellevue christian reformed church 1221 148th ave ne. The big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. Group inventory format pdf file revised august, 2005. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. A taskoriented guide to configuring, programming, deploying, troubleshooting, and maintaining s7300s7400 plcs and simatic networks. If you wish to visit the official aaws web page, please click on the blue big book alcoholics anonymous these pages are not endorsed nor approved by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Big book of emergency department psychiatry provides an integrated, comprehensive, and patient centered understanding of operational improvement and clinical care strategies. You dont need a twosided printer to print on both sides. Bellaonline, humility and step seven humility and the seventh step exercise step seven, by.
In the big book, the 7th step is described as scarcely more than just one short prayer, known to many today as the 7th step prayer. S ince this step so specifi cally concerns itself with humility, we should pause here to consider what humility is and what the practice of it can mean to us. Steps by the big book step 7 steps by the big book. Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step at. The big book is the original source of for step instructions in alcoholics anonymous. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. This is the original study guide to the big book, alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous can be purchased at aa central or a bba meeting you can purchase a bba workbook at any bba meeting, or online at you do not need to print the following step material until you are instructed to do so. The original draft of the big book said the result was a spiritual experience. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985.
A presentation of steps 7 through 9 of the alcoholics anonymous program. Big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the. First written in 1939, the 4th edition was published in 2001. In order for this to happen we must go directly into steps 10, 11 and 12 while doing step 9. Clean and sober links for recovery information aa 12 step.
Step seven 46 step eight 48 step nine 50 introducing step ten 51 step ten setups. Power in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Speaker come to the red door at the side chapel, next to jrs foodtown. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. 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. Monthly big book readings aa the original way group. I dont think there is much of a threat to our 90% failure rate. The big book says that once we have finished saying the words of the prayer, we have now completed step seven p76. Big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended. This twelve step workbook guide substitutes terms and phrases related to alcoholism to include any actingout or obsessivecompulsive addiction patterns such as, drugs and all mind altering. When ready ask your sponsee, do you fully concede to your inner most self that you are alcoholic.
Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. This is the blue print of the 12 step recovery programs. 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. In the lower righthand corner it reads, this is the third edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. In step 2 you will discover a great translation for the word sanity that you will be able to relate to. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. When ready ask your sponsee, do you fully concede to your inner most self that you are. Our efforts to select and categorize 22 causes of relapse from the big book can certainly be improved upon. International nameless bunch of drunks online meeting. 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. Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a.
Step work downloads you will need the following 4 things to get started. Seven steps has 39 books on goodreads with 6834 ratings. Some day this bunch of exdrunks of yours will fill madison square garden, and i dont see why you should starve meanwhile. When am i most likely 53 step ten a spiritual road maps 56 step ten daily journal worksheet 58 step ten daily journal sample worksheet 59. The first book written to cover the 12 step program was titled alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known as the big book by program members. You may find the complete text on the official web site of alcoholics anonymou. Dec 12, 2007 alcoholism12 step support big book thumpers are there other bb thumpers around here. Some surefire causes of relapse taken from the big book. The basement bunch aa alcoholics anonymous meetings. The titled side also tells us what the book alcoholics anonymous is to members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship. The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. Jun 17, 2016 the big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. This book is dedicated to step two in the twelve steps of recovery in alcoholics anonymous. Big book of alcoholics anonymous 11th step meditation.
Step five 42 step six 44 step seven 46 step eight 48 step nine 50 introducing step ten 51 step ten setups. Print a copy of the first side print page 1 only, then reinsert it into the paper tray of your printer and print page 2. 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. The book is uniquely organized to include seven practical steps associated with getting the job done efficiently and painlessly. Step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous is the beginning of the process of making amends, forgiving others and possibly being forgiven by them, in addition to forgiving ourselves. Following the subsequent extensive growth of twelve step programs for other addictive and dysfunctional behaviors, many additional books were written and recordings and videos were produced. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. The big book discusses step five from pages 71 to 75. The fourth step, like the whole of recovery, is a process not an event. Books by seven steps author of the boyfriend agreement. None of the contributors had been sober more than a couple of years at the time. Try reading ch 7 working with others those rascals who wrote the big book hid a bunch of wonderful directions on how to work with others in the big book. The big books directions for taking all twelve steps.
An experimental mutiny against excess updated and revised. Breaking down step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Step seven humbly asked him to remove our shortcomings. Why dont you go home and get the big book and open it at. 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. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60.
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