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 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. Short but indepth look within the big book, highlighting the major points simply. We have to cooperate, to do certain things that will allow a higher power to help us follow spiritual principles. Concord big book step study anniversary celebrated every october. The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. Big book step study links newington, nh big book step study website. In order for this to happen we must go directly into steps 10, 11 and 12 while doing step 9. 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. Bbss speakers on step one in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous we admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step at. Unmanageable in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps.
Step two is the step in which we formerly acknowledge the higher power. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book. Bob smith, glenn langohr, glenn langohr, one day at a time publishing. The primary instructions for the 12 steps are highlighted, in. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Our big book step instructions booklet is published below for public use and printing adobe acrobat pdf. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. 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 am restored to sanity as a result of allowing something into my consciousness. In a friendly, focused group of sponsors, sponsees, and others in recovery, we study and practice the 12 steps as they were originally described in the text, alcoholics anonymous.
The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa wilson, bill, silkworth, william, bob, dr. 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 step study aa meetings turned out to be the antidote and balance to that weak aa message and group that dominated aa at the time. Jun 17, 2016 the big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man.
Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. First written in 1939, the 4th edition was published in 2001. 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. Big book of alcoholics anonymous 11th step meditation. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. Many newcomers to the steps feel dismayed when they first see this step. Big book of aa step 3 understand and complete one step at a time in recovery with alcoholics anonymous book. We are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and. Are you ready to trust god and step out in faith by sharing your 5th step with him. Links to more information about integrity and the 5th step. Chapter 6 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa audible audio edition.
Dec 29, 2017 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. I am restored to sanity as a result of allowing something into my consciousness other than my own insane thinking and feeling. Big book of aa step 3 understand and complete one step at. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Bob smith, glenn langohr, glenn langohr, one day at a. The big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. Step study outline and assignment sheets the following is a suggested assignment sheet and outlined for use by this step study workshop. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. They are solely provided as part of the sites owners 12 step work in. Both of you have been a part of challenging me to learn more about the big book, the steps, the principles, and how it all. The result of taking the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous is a spiritual awakening.
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. This is the blue print of the 12 step recovery programs. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. Unmanageable in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves.
We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps. The big book items reflect the founders concentration upon. The experience outlined in the big book makes it clear that it is not enough to believe that there is a higher power that can help us. The fi rst, and one of the most diffi cult, has to do with forgiveness. We made this book so that anyone who wants to can point easily to all 12 step instructions in the big book. We also must give thanks to a great lady, londa, who took time from. How it works 63 when we sincerely took such a position, all sorts of remarkable things followed. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. The fourth step inventory was modified and became a much more laborious and detailed procedure. Lest we allow newcomers to think they can get drunk again by stepping on a banana peel, it is. Both of you have been a part of challenging me to learn more about the big book, the steps, the principles, and how it all relates to recovery. The moment we ponder a twisted or broken relationship with an.
This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Excerpted from taking step twelve by the big book bunch. You may find the complete text on the official web site of alcoholics anonymou. 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. It is suggested that before the study is completed, each member completes steps 1 12. Some surefire causes of relapse taken from the big book. The 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous big book twelve steps. Joe and charlie aa big book study series 33 tapes, 1520. Our efforts to select and categorize 22 causes of relapse from the big book can certainly be improved upon. 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. 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. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Being all powerful, he provided what we needed, if we kept close to him and performed his work well. They are solely provided as part of the sites owners 12 step work in reaching out to the alcoholic who still suffers.
The big books directions for taking all twelve steps. Bbss speakers on step four in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. Step two is specifically designed for the mental obsession. Bunch in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. This brings us to the fifth step in the program of recovery mentioned in the preceding. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Established on such a footing we became less and less interested in ourselves, our little plans and designs. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. You will need idiots guide as you go through steps 1 3.
When ready ask your sponsee, do you fully concede to your inner most self that you are alcoholic. Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. However, take care not to use aa jargon or even worse psychobabble. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step at a time in recovery with alcoholics anonymous book. The big book items can be restructured within the twelve steps without much reshaping or cramming. These last three steps keep us current and help us to continue to solidify the foundation of our recovery.
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 primary instructions for the 12 steps are highlighted, in order, in the big book. Monthly big book readings aa the original way group. 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. Big book, page 35, line 1 the big book items can be restructured within the twelve steps without much reshaping or cramming. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Below, are the idiots guides for the addictionissue you are addressing. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here.
Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves reading. 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. We have listed them in such a step orientation in the pages that follow. Step 4 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 process, the period for taking the steps was expanded and modified from 4 weeks to somewhere in between 12 and 16 weeks. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
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