Isbn 0916856011 library of congress catalog card no. G ood judgment, a careful sense of timing, courage, and prudencethese are the qualities we shall need when we take step nine. Eighth step prayer higher power, i ask your help in making my list of all those i have harmed. The big book march 1961 how the twelve steps were born september 1962 bill w exporing aa myths february 1963 anon manhattan, n. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. The shape of things to come june 1944 bill w the book is born october 1945 bill w series on history of aa book publication proved discouraging july 1947 bill w series on history of aa read further in aa book for 12th step aid june 1948 d o r detroit, mich give aa book july 1948 c p vermont state prison group the alcoholic foundation was briming with hope.
If you have a drinking program, you should consider joining a 12 step program such as alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of recovering alcoholics who have chosen to help one another stay sober. These meetings are held for the purpose of acquainting both old and new members with the 12 steps and 12 traditions on which our program is based. The basic text clarifies the steps which constitute the aa way of life and the traditions, by which aa maintains its unity. Dec 27, 2019 alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of recovering alcoholics who have chosen to help one another stay sober. Theres a level of honesty in working the 12 steps that some members of aa exalt in, because of the freedom it brings. 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. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa kindle edition by wilson, bill, silkworth, william. Morning step work check morning readings from the big. The fi rst, and one of the most diffi cult, has to do with forgiveness.
This is where we begin to use all the experience of having worked the prior 9 steps, as a basis for daily living. The moment we ponder a twisted or broken relationship with an. After we have made the list of people we have harmed. May the spirit of the 12 steps live in every aspect of my. We were celebrating the 30th birthday of region 9 so we had the name of a principle and its steptraditionconcept written on a piece of paper and put inside a balloon. This step requires you to make a list of people you have harmed and be willing to apologize and right your wrongs. In the six years i have followed the 12 steps of aa, my level of happiness has increased beyond. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities. In one view, the first three steps involve getting right with god, steps 4 through 7 involve getting right with ourselves, and steps 8 through 12 involve getting right with others. That is why the fi rst edition of the book alco step one 23 holics anonymous, published when our membership was small, dealt with lowbottom cases only.
The aa 12 steps are a very popular program for alcoholics who want to stop drinking. We wish to make the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous part of our lives by collaborating with a power greater than ourselves an inner knowing, our own best and highest nature. The maintenance steps 10,11, 12 the spiritual solution. Printable 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous free pdf. But the 12 traditions also point straight at many of our individual defects. When addiction had its grip on me, some of my relationships with loved ones became strained, and i hurt some of those closest to me. You will go through the process of forgiving other people and being forgiven. The twelve steps and principles of alcoholics anonymous. Twelve steps and twelve traditions x alcoholics anonymous. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions.
So that all 12 steps and 12 traditions may be covered in a minimum of time they are divided into six classifications and one evening each week will be devoted to each of the six subdivisions. 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 the big book was published in april 1939 there were still only 2 groups and the membership was around 100. Breaking down step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. There is no step 9 worksheet, as this is a step that needs to be made to the persons we have harmed. A cofounder of alcoholics anonymous tells how members recover and how the society functions. Through step 8, you will also have opportunities to forgive yourself. It was surely for the relief of drunkards that the lord god did not write upon the stone tablets the commandment. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. Aas 12step approach follows a set of guidelines designed as steps toward recovery, and members can revisit these steps at any time.
Jan 05, 2020 breaking down step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous. Step 10 is, in my opinion, a lifelong step, as many of our steps are. The promises are from pages 8384 of the big book and cover the promises of what will happen when we diligently work the steps of the 12 step program. May the spirit of the 12 steps live in every aspect of my life today. 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. In the table below list who you have harmed, and how they were harmed by your behaviors. By jean the big book alcoholics anonymous outlines how it works. To this end we ask ourselves two primary questions. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa kindle. Personal stories, some of which change with each new edition, make up twothirds of the book. It isnt just about addressing your drinking at this point. For more help, dont miss our guides to the 12 steps the twelve steps.
Morning step work check morning readings from the big book. These guides are meant to be used by na members at any stage of recovery, whether its our first time through the steps or weve been living with the steps as our guiding force for many years. Twelve steps and twelve traditions by anonymous, paperback. Step nine made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. If we find that any of the terms used in this book are unfamiliar, we should feel free to make use of a dictionary. Breaking down step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous. Printable 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous free pdf download. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. For the aa founders and for those of us who practice all 12 steps today, we are sure god wants this for all people. While straightforward, this analysis bypasses the point that all these steps have the benefit of getting right with ourselves. The maintenance steps 10,11, 12 the following is an excerpt from the chapter steps 10, 11 and 12 the maintenance steps steps 10, 11 and 12 are the maintenance steps, the steps we take or practice on a daily basis if we are truly practicing these principles in all our affairs.
The main focus of book one will be on the twelve steps. The big book alcoholics anonymous outlines how it works. The 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the book, alcoholics anonymous, titled there is a solution. Step 8 is a wonderful step for beginning to rebuild some bridges that were burned in active addiction. Times are tough and many of us dont have extra money, even for something as important as recovery books. While straightforward, this analysis bypasses the point that all these steps have the. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. I find that its very important to go over your step 8 list with a sponsor or other 12 step member that has worked all the steps someone whom you trust for direction. Steps 4 through 7 involve getting right with ourselves, and steps 8 through 12 involve getting right with others.
Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Step 12 its these 12 steps, these seven chapters, a mere 103 pages which, when. The twelve steps, twelve traditions and brief excerpts are reprinted with permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. I went to a private college i didnt want to go to, kept up a high gradepoint average because i had to.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book and a. Step one we admitted we were powerless over alcohol. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. Two years and then some of nearly daily use, popping white crosses and other street junk to keep going, working three jobs to make grades and tuition and rent. The book alcoholics anonymous, referred to on the dust cover as the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous, contains 575 pages. Step 8 is regarded as one of the most challenging steps by many members. Step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous helps recovering alcoholics to live in the greatest peace, in partnership with others and themselves. You are also asked to spread the message, often through behavior and actions. You have worked the previous eleven steps and you have come to number twelve. Mar 03, 20 as the author of the little book writes.
Morning readings from the big book on awakening let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead. Al kohallek is learning how to communicate using the twelve traditions from the twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. We have a list of all persons we have harmed and to whom we are willing to make amends. It lays out the principles by which aa members recover and by which the fellowship functions. Awakening we believe is the correct word because it does happen as the result of. Permission to reprint and adapt the twelve steps, twelve tradi. Originally published in 1952, twelve steps and twelve traditions is the classic book used by aa members and groups around the world. The aa 8th step is the breaking point where you stop focusing solely on your recovery and is the beginning of making amends for what youve done to others.
The reason one of our slogans is happy, joyous and free. Ive attached the step 9 from the 12 steps and 12 traditions, something that can benefit us all before attempting to practice this step. Now is the time that you commit to continuing to work the steps and to apply them to every part of your life. Study what do the big book authors say about the steps. For more help, dont miss our guides to the 12 steps. Pdf version based upon the text of the windows help version and published by arid media. There are about as many versions of the 12 steps as there are alcoholics in aa who use the program to get sober and maintain their sobriety. There are 12 step groups for people with other addictions, such as narcotics anonymous, available as well. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Steps by the big book step 8 steps by the big book. We admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.
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