Step 10 aa big book

Nov 12, 2007 he showed me the instructions for step 10 on page 86 of the book alcoholics anonymous. Step 10 step ten of twelve steps of recovery 12 steps nz. Mar 22, 2018 the big book coverage of step 4 is about being honest and admitting to ones faults, weaknesses, defects. For more information on becoming free of addiction, visit. First published in 1939, the aa big book sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the aa stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. An introduction step 10 is the key to living moment by moment in what the aa big book calls the world of the spirit. The promises of aas big book hazelden betty ford foundation. He had me put the book on my bedstand and told me to read pages 86 and 87 every morning when i arose and every evening when i retired. A brilliant breakdown of the following passage can be found on the tao of recovery website. You are no longer functioning like a robot under the weight of old habits or while not thinking about what you are doing. Free and lowcost alcoholism treatment is available. Aa speakers joe and charlie steps 10, 11, and 12 the.

The tremendous fact for every one of us is that we have discovered a common solution. Of course, people turned away from us, bored or hurt. A look at step 10 of aas 12step program verywell mind. Using step 10 to work steps 6 and 7 every day 1 fred h. The idiots guide to the first three steps for chaos creators, excitaholics, and adrenaline addicts 2020 use this new sponsorship guide as syllabus version 2020 chaos creator sponsorship guide 2020 the big book of alcoholics anonymous can be purchased at aa central or a bba meeting. Designating a specified time of day to take inventory of your spiritual stateperhaps in the morning when you wake up and again before you go to bed. The spiritual axiom experience the big book aa big book. Rightly and naturally, we think well before we choose the per son or persons with whom to take this intimate and con. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on. Then we resolutely turn our thoughts to someone we can help.

Where ever i read that the authors of the book did something i was to do it as well. Chapter 10 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. This question have often baffled me in my quest to better understand the steps. Taking a personal inventory in step ten means taking stock of our emotional disturbances, especially those that could return us to drinking or other drug use. The hazelden betty ford foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs. We react sanely and normally, and we will find that this has happened automatically. 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. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable the first step outlined in. Thus blinded by prideful selfconfi dence, we were apt to play the big shot.

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. Step ten of alcoholics anonymous suggests that its time we take responsibility for our actions and to promptly clean up our role in all matters. Any resentments or fears that arise from this are subjected to a step 10 analysis. Dec 20, 2019 the purpose of aas tenth step is to demonstrate to yourself that you have the ability to control your actions. I was living a life of selfishness and selfcenteredness, and i did not have peace, serenity or joy in my life. The second edition now contains 20 versions of the 12 steps. It might seem at this point that step ten has only two directions, but further reading discloses there are actually five clearcut directions. In other words, step 10 is a recap of steps 4 through 9. Step 10 promises and we have ceased fighting anything or anyoneeven alcohol. We now have a solid frame of reference built by the previous ten steps of aa. The text used to develop the prayers are shown at the end of the prayer in parenthesis. The 10th step promises alcoholics anonymous nia district 12.

Our next function is to grow in understanding and effectiveness. As the nations leading nonprofit provider of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatment for adults and youth, the foundation has 17 locations nationwide and collaborates with an expansive network throughout health care. The big book of aa has some recommended ways that you can work step 10 into your every life, including. What specific page andor paragraph is he step found. My big book step study sponsor came to an open, womens 1212 meeting and spoke on step three. This thought brings us to step ten, which suggests we continue to take personal inventory and continue to set right any new mistakes as we go along. Title cover focus index introduction notes step 1 step 2 step 3 step 4 step 5 step 6 step 7 step 8 step 9 step 10 step 11 step 12 whole document pamphlets. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook for. I also like the eleventh step prayer where we ask god what he would have me to be. Big book of alcoholics anonymous 11th step meditation. Those of us belonging to a religious denomination which requires confession must, and of course, will want to go to the properly appointed au. As it says in the big book, when we are disturbed, it is usually because we find some person, place, thing or situation some fact in our lives unacceptable. This requires being willing to release selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, or fear at the very moment that they occur. There exists among us a fellowship, a friendliness, and an understanding which is indescribably wonderful.

Steps six and seven are only briefly discussed in the book alcoholics anonymouscommonly called the big book which serves as a basic text for many in addiction recovery. 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. Breaking down step ten of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Step ten directions are not on the wall program theory. We cant help the thoughts that come into our heads so we can take neither credit nor blame for the good or bad nature of those thoughts. Mike presents a big book study podcast and thoughts on recovery.

Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. The step ten writings on page 59 in the big book, or from the banners on the meeting room wall, are only of the first parthe hasnt quite told us yet. Jul 18, 2005 on what pages are the steps laid out in the big book of aa. Thus blinded by prideful selfconfidence, we were apt to play the big shot. Jan 03, 2020 step ten of alcoholics anonymous suggests that its time we take responsibility for our actions and to promptly clean up our role in all matters. Step 10 promises description of a recovered alcoholicaddict and we have ceased fighting anything or anyone, even alcohol drugs, obsessivecompulsive behaviour. Steps by the big book workbook for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa acrobat version. Website instagram this part of the alcoholics anonymous big book study, joe and cha. This thought brings us to step ten, which suggests we continue to take personal inventory and continue. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. However, take care not to use aa jargon or even worse psychobabble. We vigorously commenced this way of living as we cleaned up the past.

Jan 02, 2020 breaking down step 11 of aa alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. For example,where is step one, step two, three found in the big book of aa. Aa big book fourth edition big book alcoholics anonymous. Where are the steps outlinedlaid out in the big book.

Steps by the big book step 10 steps by the big book. Nov 02, 2016 an excellent description of the tenth step in regards to how the previous few steps fit into it can be seen in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The primary purpose group big pocono intergroup aa. Step 10 of the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous encourages those in recovery to take stock of emotional disturbances and be mindful of. We thank god from the bottom of our heart that we know him better. The twelve step prayers were created using the text of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This mirrors what most western religious people in the 1930s knew about meditation and aas roots in the protestant oxford group. In step 10, personal inventory refers to emotional disturbances that can trigger a person to return to misusing drugs or alcohol. 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 created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. Jan, 2021 the title was chosen to indicate that, while it was all about the steps and recovery, it was in some ways the opposite of the big book. The big book says that in step 10, the recovering addict should watch for selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear.

Critique of chapter 5 of the big book step 4 aa agnostica. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. My hope is that these prayers will provide a framework for you to develop your own or expand on the wording below. The type of meditation that the big books talks about is more of a reflective, thinking over things, type of quiet period. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity alcoholics anonymous is based.

Exploring spirituality in the 11th step of aa alcoholics anonymous can be a wonderful and illuminating experience. To emphasise the point that we must keep doing this the book says. We hope that, while you might not agree with all that we say, they inspire you to explore step 10 further and to make it a deeper part of your own spiritual journey. The oldest version, i believe, which is also in the first edition, are the humanist 12 steps published in 1987 and written by b. Page 85 of the big book, alcoholics anonymous tells us. Breaking down step eleven of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.