Big book bunch step 11

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. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Step ten marked the first in a series of what are called maintenance steps, those that you continue working daily. This is the blue print of the 12 step recovery programs. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. Here is the step 11 worksheet created for our group. Excerpted from taking step eleven by the big book bunch. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the big. The big book items reflect the founders concentration upon. The last joe and charlie 12 steps using alcoholics anonymous big book seminar 2004 new york ny eleven discs in set joe mcc and charlie p explain the 12 step program as laid out in the big book.

The last joe and charlie 12 steps using alcoholics anonymous big book seminar 2004 new york ny eleven discs in set joe mcc and charlie p explain the 12 step program as laid out in the big book of. Some people use the 24 hours a day book or some relevant spiritual material. For many people in recovery, step 11 presents a bit of a challenge. Step 11 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. First written in 1939, the 4th edition was published in 2001. At nearly 7 years of sobriety it is about time i learned these things. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. Dec 23, 2007 questions to ask yourself while working step 11. You have to have a starting point, but unless you continue on with the big book and the steps, you will not make it.

If you are at step zero please get into the big book and work the steps out of the book. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous. I have adopted the following meditation technique this is really part of step 11, but there is. It is a task which we may per form with increasing skill, but never really finish. 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. The last joe and charlie 12 steps using alcoholics anonymous. Steps by the big book step 11 steps by the big book. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach. Step 11 prayers and meditations evening prayer and meditation big book, page 86. They are solely provided as part of the sites owners 12 step work in reaching out to the alcoholic who still suffers. An 18 minute session of prayer and contemplation as suggested by the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. This step is about coming closer to your spiritual power step 11a and your seeking to fulfill his plan for you step 11b. But, after reading about it, it makes perfect sense.

We have included the first full paragraph on page 86 of the big book within step 10, because that is where it belongs, but there is nothing wrong with your reading it again. Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book. Step 11 sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with god as we understood god, praying only for knowledge of gods will for us and the power to carry that out step 11 suggests prayer and meditation. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book. You can purchase a bba workbook at any bba meeting. Monthly big book readings aa the original way group. In order for this to happen we must go directly into steps 10, 11 and 12 while doing step 9. Alcoholics anonymous aa 12 step program as described in the the big book, aas guide for people recovering from alcoholism, has many references to god and religious themes, and step 11 is no different.

We have the framework for step 11 in place if we are doing the daily suggestions. On the next page is a modified 3rd step prayer which i recommend. Formats in which the twelve steps and twelve traditions can be read. Linda farris kurtz, professor emerita, eastern michigan university, author of recovery groups writing the big book is the most important work on the history of a. The big books directions for taking all twelve steps. We made this book so that anyone who wants to can point easily to all 12 step instructions in the big book. 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. Step eleven sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with god as we understood him, praying only for his will for us and the power to carry that out.

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. Peter m workshop step 11 recorded april 35, 2014 at the lincoln spring fling, in lincoln, ne at the lancaster event center. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with god as we understood him, praying only for his will for us and the power to carry that out. P rayer and meditation are our principal means of conscious contact with god.

Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. We find that no one need have difficulty with the spirituality of the program. The 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous big book twelve steps. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. Published on mar 22, 2015 for those practicing the 11th step. Jun 17, 2016 the big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with god as we understood him, praying only for knowledge of his will for us and the power to carry that out. Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step.

This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Being intentional with step 11 hazelden betty ford. We are told in the big book that it is not enough just to get sober. 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. 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. There is a direct linkage among selfexamination, meditation, and prayer. Emotional in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Big book overview alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is commonly called was first published in 1939 and was subtitled the story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. Step eleven sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with god as we understood him, praying only for knowledge of his will for us and the power to carry that out. We may stop causing any more harm because we are no longer drinking, but that is not the same as repairing the damage we have already caused. As noted in the big book, the wording of the step 3 prayer is optional. To read a pdf version of the twelve steps and twelve traditions click here.

Excerpted from taking step twelve by the big book bunch. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. That was the purpose of this site to help one go down the path. Our big book step instructions booklet is published below for public use and printing adobe acrobat pdf. At the time of writing the big book, women were viewed as less than rather than equal to or, in many cases, superior to. Posted in articles and tagged step zero, thoughts on recovery.

There are, however, additional promises in the big book. These great mysteries are, after all, enshrined in complete simplicity. 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. Big book, page 35, line 1 the big book items can be restructured within the twelve steps without much reshaping or cramming. Read the following sentences, found in consecutive paragraphs of the bigbook pg 8587. I get excited every time i take a newcomer through the big book and after 8 years, i still get a kick out of it. We work this step while the days ups and downs are still fresh in. Commit to a spiritual practice what is step 11 of aa. Are you ready to trust god and step out in faith by sharing your 5th step with him. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. A person facing this step may not understand what it means, how to apply it in his or her life, or may have shunned religion and. The last joe and charlie 12 steps using alcoholics.

If we skip this vital step, we may not overcome drinking. 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 step, like step seven, can be difficult for agnostic and atheist participants, but even the most devout members of alcoholics anonymous fumble a bit. As the step reads it states that we seek through prayer and meditation. When ready ask your sponsee, do you fully concede to your inner most self that you are alcoholic. 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 big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. Joe and charlie aa big book study series 33 tapes, 1520. 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. Some day this bunch of exdrunks of yours will fill madison square garden, and i dont see why you should starve meanwhile.

Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr. The big book index is the perfect addition to any big book order and serves as a terrific gift for the newcomer. Taken separately, these practices can bring much relief and benefi t. Chapter 11 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. To their surprise, a bunch of alcoholics discovered and demonstrate a. 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 template for working out a half decent 4th.

The big book of alcoholics anonymous can be purchased at aa central or a bba meeting. The last joe and charlie 12 steps using alcoholics anonymous big book seminar 2004 new york ny eleven discs in set history of recovery on. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves reading. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. In the big book, the 7th step is described as scarcely more than just one short prayer, known to many today as. However, take care not to use aa jargon or even worse psychobabble. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. The big books approach to step 4, with its masculine focus is not only less helpful to women than it should be, it is probably harmful.

Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step at a time in recovery with alcoholics anonymous book. Emotional in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Breaking down step eleven of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. Couple your bookmark order with a copy of the little big book dictionary to create the perfect recovery gift combination. The big book serves as the basis of alcoholics anonymous aa.

Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12 step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12 step. Emotional sobriety and food step 11 inventory 12212014 emotional sobriety and food step 11 inventory 12212014 how to listen to god below are various versions of the pamphlets how to begin practicing quiet time a. However, as noted in the big book, this decision has little effect unless you, at once, start on your written step 4 inventory. We are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. These last three steps keep us current and help us to continue to solidify the foundation of our recovery. Some surefire causes of relapse taken from the big book. 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. 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. Big book sponsorship guide 3 you are going to become a sponsor. The big book study movement is outside of the structure of alcoholics anonymous in ireland. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the big book awakening workbook.

I have truly enjoyed the learning experience i am getting as i find and post these things. Whereas step ten kept you mindful of yourself, step eleven changes the focus to god, or your chosen higher power. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Aas 12 steps, including powerful 4th step worksheets ima pastal. The primary instructions for the 12 steps are highlighted, in order, in the big book. Exploring spirituality in the 11th step of aa alcoholics anonymous can be a wonderful. Critique of chapter 5 of the big book step 4 aa agnostica. Schabergs book tells us how they did it, tiny step by tiny step. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described.

This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. The big book coverage of step 4 is about being honest and admitting to ones faults, weaknesses, defects. Certainly he must stay sober, butwe feel a man is unthinking when he says sobriety is enough. Short but indepth look within the big book, highlighting the major points simply.

Bunch in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. 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. Big book of alcoholics anonymous 11th step meditation. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. Have you kept something to yourself which should be discussed with another person at once. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. Being intentional with step 11 believing and behaving this article is an excerpt from the hazeldenpublished book, practicing the here and now. Links to more information about integrity and the 5th step.

It contains the 12 steps that are at the core of the alcoholics anonymous program, as well as stories about alcoholics who have been through the recovery process. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. This step, like step seven, can be difficult for agnostic and atheist participants, but even the most devout members of alcoholics. 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.

The big book index bookmark features 25 of the most commonly used entries from the little big book dictionary. It is the first text written about the experiences of the founders of the a. All bb quotes are from the 1st edition of the big book depression is not a sign of weakness. 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. Confessions of a big book sponsor big book sponsorship. 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. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. One difference is that the big book prayer includes.