May 15, 2016 the fourth step, like the whole of recovery, is a process not an event. Big book page 16, line 12 step 3failure to maintain the decision. But, after reading about it, it makes perfect sense. Answering phones 12th step calls speak at meetings more service work. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of 30day challenges. George b was a practicing dentist for 47 years and is now a graduate student in a masters degree program for addiction counseling. The role of the big book sponsor is to teach the newcomer how to work a twelve step program and show them how teach other newcomers to do the same. What are the results when i try to make things happen the way i want them to.
Amongst the most helpful tape series for newcomers, they explore essential concepts of steps 14 with solid book based explanations. Some surefire causes of relapse taken from the big book. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves reading. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of 30 day challenges. The fourth step, like the whole of recovery, is a process not an event. The steps by the big book workbook can be downloaded for free. Links to more information about integrity and the 5th step. We who had won so handsomely in a walk turned into alltime losers. He is responsible for installation and mission support, discovery and development, test and evaluation, life cycle management services and sustainment of virtually every major air force weapon system. Recover from alcoholism with the big book bunch web site information site info whois traceroute rbl check site info.
Big book sponsorship guide 3 you are going to become a sponsor. Some day this bunch of exdrunks of yours will fill madison square garden, and i dont see why you should starve meanwhile. You will need idiots guide as you go through steps 1 3. I am restored to sanity as a result of allowing something into my consciousness other than my own insane thinking and feeling. First written in 1939, the 4th edition was published in 2001. One individuals experience working the steps from the big book. Volunteers are extensively screened, receive training regarding child safety, and are supported through consistent contact with program coordinators. Describes a program based on the big book of aa, but in modern, accessible. 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.
The sponsorship guide is your syllabus throughout your 12 step course using the idiots guide below, are the idiots guides for the addictionissue you are addressing. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Big bunch big brothers big sisters of waterloo region. Open discussion meeting at the 494 lunch bunch group, all are. Lest we allow newcomers to think they can get drunk again by stepping on a banana peel, it is advisable to label. The myth of sponsorship no where in the first 164 pages of the big book of alcoholics anonymous does it tell the newcomer or any other member of a. Why dont you go home and get the big book and open it at. 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.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous including twelve. Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step at. 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. Echoes of time by kevin macleod is licensed under a cre. 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. It literally take you through the entire big book all four editions, and even all the part 2 and part 3 of personal stories and ask you questions, quizzing you on what you read. In order for this to happen we must go directly into steps 10, 11 and 12 while doing step 9. 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. These excellent guides were sadly cut from the final drafts.
Our volunteers are caring adults, with various skill sets and a range of experience working with children. 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. 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 is the original source of for step instructions in alcoholics anonymous. 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. Big book of alcoholics anonymous 11th step meditation.
Sharing 28 years of experience with the big book in a step workshop weekend the wilson house east dorset vt march 17 19, 2000. Big book step workshop this workshop is not affiliated with any twelve step fellowship and it is all inclusive open to everyone. I listed my resentments on paper, but not necessarily in chronological order. 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. It makes your brain work to better comprehend the literature. 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. Pouring a 20x24x8 concrete slab for a new prebuilt garage.
Are you ready to trust god and step out in faith by sharing your 5th step with him. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. You have to have a starting point, but unless you continue on with the big book and the steps, you will not make it. Our origins are the students of the big book group. The only exception to the big books instruction is a 5th column, whereby we. Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step at a time in recovery with alcoholics anonymous book. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step. I am restored to sanity as a result of allowing something into my consciousness.
The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous including twelve steps. This page contains notes and handouts for the 12 step big book workshop on aas 12 steps, as presented by dallas b. 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. This is 4th step fears inventory is designed for newcomers or anyone who wishes to do a forth step out of the big book. Power in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The only exception to the big books instruction is a 5th column, whereby we identify what we can do differently in the future. Critique of chapter 5 of the big book step 4 aa agnostica. Links to more information about selfdiscipline and the 10th step. We are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. This book is dedicated to step two in the twelve steps of recovery in alcoholics anonymous. Change your perspective on the common things you used to do wrong.
Step study sundays 8pm est big book meeting same number as above note. Two guides to the 4th step that were in early working manuscripts of the basic text and it works. 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. When sharing on the sunday night big book step study meeting, please identify yourself as.
Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. The big book bunch unofficial written materials on the big book. Step two is specifically designed for the mental obsession. 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. Steps by the big book is a nocharge website for people in recovery from alcohol and drugs and other addictions who wish to study the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa as part of a friendly, focused group, and work them according to the big book, alcoholics anonymous. You may find the complete text on the official web site of alcoholics anonymous. Feb, 2018 change your perspective on the common things you used to do wrong.
The big book adventure in a how to workshop for experiencing the steps as a way of life with dave f. The 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the book, alcoholics anonymous, titled there is a solution. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, written by the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Step, tradition, discussion, big book, and fellowship meetings are. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. The first book written to cover the 12 step program was titled alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known as the big book by program members. Any resentments or fears that arise from this are subjected to a step10 analysis. Step over to the nearest barroom and try some controlled drinking. The program runs 4 times per year in kitchenerwaterloo and cambridge. 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. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. By their example they showed us that humility and intellect could be compatible, provided we placed humility fi rst.
Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book. The big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. These last three steps keep us current and help us to continue to solidify the foundation of our recovery. Big book page 5, line 1 step 5failure to make confession. Step eight worksheet 41 step five 42 step six 44 step seven 46 step eight 48 step nine 50 introducing step ten 51 step ten setups. Big bunch mentors and children meet on scheduled evenings and participate in recreational activities planned and paid for by bbbswr. 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 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. This workbook is a perfect companion to the big book. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. 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. In step 2 you will discover a great translation for the word sanity that you will be able to relate to. To emphasise the point that we must keep doing this the book says. The telephone meetings are held every tuesday and thursday nights at 8. Monthly big book readings aa the original way group. This is the blue print of the 12 step recovery programs. I started drinking nearly thirty years agoright after i was. The big book coverage of step 4 is about being honest and admitting to ones faults, weaknesses, defects. Noon, big book lunch bunch group, st lukes stables, 84 long lots rd.
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