The big book step 10

The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves reading. These last three steps keep us current and help us to continue to solidify the foundation of our recovery. As na grows in numbers, in diversity, and in strength and longevity of clean time, we. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. My oa toolkit oat is an exciting new tool for members of overeaters anonymous.

Steps by the big book step 10 steps by the big book. This book is intentionally written to be relevant to newcomers and to help more experienced members develop a deeper understanding of the twelve steps. The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Alcoholics anonymous aa 12step 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. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. Myspiritualtoolkit 12 step aa app for alcoholics apps. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Aa speakers joe and charlie steps 10, 11, and 12 the big book comes alive duration. This is only an introduction to the spiritual riches of the big books directions to the 12 steps.

The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. Breaking down step ten of aa alcoholics anonymous jason wahler. Below, are the idiots guides for the addictionissue you are addressing. Video webcast of a big book study and step four workshop may 1820, 2018. App features a sobriety calculator which keeps a track of the number of days you are sober for.

These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. This womans desperation led her to reread alcoholics anonymous often called the big book of aa. Step 11 on awakening, let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. No more shrugging the shoulders with a whatever attitude. I was living a life of selfishness and selfcenteredness, and i did not have peace, serenity or joy in my life. Much like the ninth step promises, the tenth step promises are a section of the big book where recovering alcoholics are promised peace and recovery from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Steps four through nine are considered a form of spiritual housecleaning. Honey brook pa celebrates its 18th anniversary with a potluck on friday, 2720, from 6.

Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. 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 is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. Step by step explanation of the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous via sharing. All humans and are bound to make mistakes and errors. Thus blinded by prideful selfconfi dence, we were apt to play the big shot. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted 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. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described.

Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the twelve steps. A daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition. These last three steps keep us current and help us to. 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. The sponsorship guide is your syllabus throughout your 12 step course using the idiots guide. You have worked to remove the guilt and shame associated with past acts from your present life.

Now, step 10 requires you to continue to take personal inventory, and when. In the book of mormon, alma taught that maintaining a mighty change of heart. Aa 12 step toolkit this is the only recovery app based on the big book alcoholics anonymous that you will ever need to maintain your daily reprieve. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Any resentments or fears that arise from this are subjected to a step 10 analysis. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Alcoholics anonymous step 10 this thought brings us to step ten, which suggests we continue to take personal. Just set your sobriety date in the counter and it will automatically. Twelve step prayers spiritual alcoholics anonymous cleveland. In other words, step 10 is a recap of steps 4 through 9. The 10th step promises recovery from a hopeless state. What the big book says about step 10 soberrecovery. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach.

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. Paul sponsored a big book study and separate step four workshop which are available as a recorded visual webcast. The tenth step of alcoholics anonymous is a natural progression from step 9, where you make amends. It is a perfect companion app for your 12 step program. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Myspiritualtoolkit 12 step aa app for alcoholics apps on. I wanted to create a life that i absolutely loved, filled with peace and joy. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985.

The tenth step promises are available for everyone who works for them. Confessions of a big book sponsor big book sponsorship. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Apr 29, 2020 aa 12 step toolkit this is the only recovery app based on the big book alcoholics anonymous that you will ever need to maintain your daily reprieve. Dec 07, 2018 steps 10 through 12 help me continue to keep myself in check on a daily basis, in accordance with my higher power. Step 10 helps me to do so, as i regularly take inventory and quickly make amends. It requires me to be vigilant against my addictive behavior and against the triggers for my addictive behavior. Working with our sponsor in step 10 to identify the times and situations when. My big book step study sponsor came to an open, womens 1212 meeting and spoke on step three. Before we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from selfpity, dishonest or selfseeking motives. 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. Monthly big book readings aa the original way group. The big book of alcoholics anonymous can be purchased at aa central or a bba meeting.

We thank god from the bottom of our heart that we know him better. It is a pledge to continually monitor my life with honesty and humility. You will need idiots guide as you go through steps 1 3. Dec 20, 2019 the tenth step of alcoholics anonymous is a natural progression from step 9, where you make amends. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions a cofounder of alcoholics anonymous tells how members recover and how the society functions. This site has been built and maintained to support anyone in recovery. Oct 15, 2019 my oa toolkit oat is an exciting new tool for members of overeaters anonymous. We hope this manual is useful throughout recovery, whether one is working the steps for. The big book is the original source of for step instructions in alcoholics anonymous. In the 12 steps of the addiction recovery program, step 10 focuses on daily. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Chapter 10 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition.

Any resentments or fears that arise from this are subjected to a step10 analysis. Was i thinking of what i could pack into the stream of life. The idea for this piece of literature came from the narcotics anonymous fellowship itself. The big books suggestion for daily work on this step is to watch for selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear. To emphasise the point that we must keep doing this the book says. 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.

When temporary good fortune came our way, we indulged ourselves in fantasies of still greater victories over people and circumstances. Rather than weighing on the conscience or building up to produce greater consequence, the mistake is corrected promptly and the problem nipped in the bud. The narcotics anonymous step working guides unfamiliar, we should feel free to make use of a dictionary. The big book says that in step 10, the recovering addict should watch for selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Step ten is for daily inventory and to stay current on new issues. Step 10 helps you to keep your commitment to better behavior by serving as a motivator to act in a manner that doesnt require you to owe any apologies. As it says in the big book, when we are disturbed, it is usually because we find. Beginning in the early 1980s, we began receiving twelve step guides and step worksheets along with requests that we develop a standard set of guides for the na fellowship to use in working. We react sanely and normally, and we will find that this has happened automatically. While studying the suggestions for step ten, she recalls, i realized something that i had been missing. Alcoholics anonymous step 10 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.

The 10 th step inventory can be done using your 4 th step inventory, a journal, a balance sheet, or it can be done right out of the big book pg 8485. It requires me to be humble before my god who can keep me from my addictive behavior if i. But when we approach step ten we commence to put our a. Step ten continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. Just set your sobriety date in the counter and it will automatically calculate the length of. Step 10 begins laying the foundation for the rest of my life.

Owning up to those wrongs quickly settles the issue. I am trying to live each day of my life to the fullest and enjoy everything that god has given me for today. You can purchase a bba workbook at any bba meeting. As we work the first nine steps, we prepare ourselves for the adventure of a new life. Regardless of how we do it the main thing is to watch for fear, anger, dishonesty and selfishness f.

May 18, 2018 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. Essentially, accomplishing step 10 means youve worked hard to be the person you want to be. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. It provides certain details not available in other podcasts. Steps 10 through 12 help me continue to keep myself in check on a daily basis, in accordance with my higher power. Step 10 what the big book says about step 10 bill w. Then we resolutely turn our thoughts to someone we can help. In order for this to happen we must go directly into steps 10, 11 and 12 while doing step 9. It is meant to provide all the resources one needs to study the 12 steps as outlined in the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The hyannis format page see link above, or click here also contains a bit of history about how and why bbss came into being. Jun 02, 2012 alcoholics anonymous step 10 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.