Our goal is to explore the causes of alcoholic relapse, specifically, the causes set forth by the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Too often, alcoholics are victims of pride and selfishness. Closed aa big book study obbst open aa big book study osst open 12 step study csst. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves reading. Breaking down step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Our goals are to live the spiritual process through which sobriety is obtained and enhanced, and to publish at no charge our experience for other recovering alcoholics.
We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. 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. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. Steps by the big book step 7 steps by the big book. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. You cannot overcome your character flaws without humility. In order for this to happen we must go directly into steps 10, 11 and 12 while doing step 9. I practice the 12 step program as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, the original recipe for recovery as practiced by the original 100 who recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. 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.
Confessions of a big book sponsor big book sponsorship. Chapter 7 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. Big book, discussion, location temporarily closed, open, wheelchair access. One of many good places to begin is in alcoholics anonymous aka the big book, specifically chapter 4, we agnostics. Writing the big book zeroes in on the first five years in a way that no other history of aa has captured. We also guarantee a sprinkling of lessor known and little known facts. Anonymous, twelve steps and twelve traditions, aa comes of age and as bill sees it. 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. Self, why would these guys even spend the time to setup web pages like this. George b was a practicing dentist for 47 years and is now a graduate student in a masters degree program for addiction counseling. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping caution. 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.
All bb quotes are from the 1st edition of the big book. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Are you ready to trust god and step out in faith by sharing your 5th step with him. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. Bunch in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Should we desire to give the aa program a try, this paragraph lists. So it is that we fi rst see humility as a necessity. Breaking down step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous. The big book contains the 12 steps, the step 3,7 prayers, the forgiveness prayer, how to pray and meditate in step 11, an entire chapter on working with others, and a. The big book bunch unofficial written materials on the big book. The step 7 prayer, from page 76 of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, is. Is alcoholics anonymous religious, spiritual, neither. I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character which stands in the way of my usefulness to you and my fellows. Welcome to the sonoma county intergroup felowship website of alcoholics anonymous.
Breaking down step seven of aa alcoholics anonymous. The big book coverage of step 4 is about being honest and admitting to ones faults, weaknesses, defects. 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. These meetings can be accessed go to thought and click on read more for how to accessfor free via computer, tablets and mobile devices, and also by telephone by calling the teleconference line. It was written in 1939 and the terminology was different then.
The first edition of the big book has a story in which aas cofounder bill wilson said to a newcomer, your life is certainly jumbled up. This page contains notes and handouts for the 12 step big book workshop on aas 12 steps, as presented by dallas b. My creator, i am now willing that you should have all of me, good and bad. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. Working on the seventh step requires constant thoughtfulness and commitment to being honest, courageous and humble. We are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. All bb quotes are from the 1st edition of the big book depression is not a sign of weakness.
Great step book for normies who want to become happy or happier also free if downloaded entitled. Step seven 73 newcomer in alcoholics anonymous is told, and soon realizes for himself, that his humble admission of powerlessness over alcohol is his fi rst step toward liberation from its paralyzing grip. A history of alcoholics anonymous, you may think as i did, that you have a good understanding of that history. A new zealand hosts in excess of 500 meeting groups, 7days a week, 365 days of the year across the country. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the book, alcoholics anonymous, titled there is a solution. Hear recovered addict and big book mucker, cameron f.
As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book. Many thousands have benefited from the big book and its simple but profound explanation of the doctrines behind alcoholics anonymous, which was founded in 1935 by bill wilson and dr. Recovery shop is the home to the aa big book index bookmark. You can purchase a bba workbook at any bba meeting. 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. Going through the big book of alcoholics anonymous can sometimes be a struggle. The 12 steps of aa are the principles of the program that we practice, as listed in the big book, pages 59 and 60. 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. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. These last three steps keep us current and help us to continue to solidify the foundation of our recovery.
These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. 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. But while step seven in the big book consists of a single prayer on page 76 that can, and should, be often repeated while we continue to rework the 12 steps after our initial gothrough, there is no equivalent formula for how to rework step 6. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. One day this bunch of exdrunks of yours is going to fill madison square garden. Should we desire to give the aa program a try, this paragraph. Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps. Critique of chapter 5 of the big book step 4 aa agnostica. Aa sonoma county intergroup fellowship alcoholics anonymous.
There are, however, additional promises in the big book. However, take care not to use aa jargon or even worse psychobabble. By accepting the spiritual help offered by a higher power, we embrace a spiritual program. You could even find yourself with a new understanding andor awakening. Where sponsorship is concerned, this author suggests that you first read aas basic text for recovery. Jun 17, 2016 the big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. While the online meeting list is free, maintaining and updating it comes with some cost. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the big book awakening workbook. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Here you will find a schedule of aa meetings, aa news and events, and useful resources for the newcomer about aa and our wonderful fellowship.
Several groups have temporarily closed or have switched to online meetings. The theory seems to be that once everybodys primary instincts are satisfi ed, there wont be much left to quarrel about. Doing whats suggested in this workbook may cause you to let go of some parts of your personal reality. The result of taking the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous is a spiritual. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Emotional in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Aa history and trivia here we will attempt to test your knowledge of aa history. 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 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. 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.
Phrases such as a day at a time, the big book, pressing buttons, hitting your knees, on the program, have a certain resonance for those within the fellowship, but to those outside the fellowship are meaningless and pat. 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. This original 1939 edition outlines the famous 12 steps, and offers counsel for those who wish to join the program but doubt the existence of a higher. 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous can be purchased at aa central or a bba meeting. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard. In the big book, aas cofounder, bill wilson, talks of god but not always. Some surefire causes of relapse taken from the big book. 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. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. To show other alcoholics addicts precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps.
It also uses words that the meanings have changed, literally, and this changes the meanings of the underlying concept of the lessons the book is meant to deliver. If he does not want to stop drinking, dont waste time trying to persuade him. Scriptures for step 7 6 scriptures for step 8 6 scriptures for step 9. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition, chapter 1. Welcome to our online meeting list, one of a number of services new york intergroup provides to aa members and those inquiring about a. Would you consider inviting god to help you unjumble it. 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. Step seven 71 will be such abundance that everybody can have all the security and personal satisfactions he desires. Steps for newcomers hazelden betty ford foundation. By working the twelve step program as described in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, i have had a spiritual awakening.
Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. The first edition of the big book has a story in which aa s cofounder bill wilson said to a newcomer, your life is certainly jumbled up. First printed in 1939 and 1952, respectively, both were principally authored by aa cofounder bill wilson. One of the ways to do so would be to honestly look at how nonbelievers atheist, agnostics, freethinkers, humanists, secularists, etc. Writing the big book zeroes in on the first five years in a way that no other history of a. The calgary intergroup also publishes a monthly newsletter for calgary aa members featuring articles, service and event information. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Excerpted from taking step twelve by the big book bunch.
A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping contents title page preface 3. Emotional in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Online local group meetings alcoholics anonymous miami. Aa speakers joe and charlie steps 5, 6, 7, and 8 the big book comes alive duration. Experience the big book aa meetings available online. Listing of big book the official text of alcoholics anonymous related websites and. Book basic training is a 10 hour video series offered in an android 10 inch tablet tablet included that carefully walks the viewer through the first 172 pages of the aa big book alcoholics. Twelve steps and twelve traditions the world famous eye opener. The original draft of the big book said the result was a spiritual experience. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous.
Jan 05, 2020 breaking down step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous. Links to more information about integrity and the 5th step. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The index bookmark features 25 of the key topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with corresponding page numbers. When you discover a prospect for alcoholics anonymous, find out all you can about him. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. Steps eight and nine are concerned with personal rela tions. Scriptures for step 7 6 scriptures for step 8 6 scriptures for step 9 3 scriptures for step 10 4 scriptures for step 11 4 scriptures for step 12 59 esword commentaries. The world will then turn happy and be free to concentrate on culture and character.
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