Now, step 10 requires you to continue to take personal inventory, and when. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous. As we have already seen, the big book has been writing about prayer and meditation. All humans and are bound to make mistakes and errors. Into action 75 that he will not try to change our plan. We explain to our partner what we are about to do and why we have to do it. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach. Jun 17, 2016 the big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. When i view life one day at a time, it seems much more likely that i. Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been through the process, the big book has helped guide millions into a life of sobriety. The big book s suggestion for daily work on this step is to watch for selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear. We learn how to take inventory in steps four and five.
It is a pledge to continually monitor my life with honesty and humility. Alcoholics anonymous step 10 this thought brings us to step ten, which suggests we continue to take personal. Breaking down step ten of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. In that setting, consider that, over in the corner, sits an old timer who has been around aa for over half a century.
Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. 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. Steps by the big book step 10 steps by the big book. While studying the suggestions for step ten, she recalls, i realized something that i had been missing. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program. Any resentments or fears that arise from this are subjected to a step10 analysis.
Joe and charlie aa big book study series 33 tapes, 1520. Step 10 begins laying the foundation for the rest of my life. Home home faqs newcomers guide videos about the steps videos about a. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Regardless of how we do it the main thing is to watch for fear, anger, dishonesty and selfishness f. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Steps four through nine are considered a form of spiritual housecleaning. Big book awakening 4th step workshop resentment examples and worksheets 122006 columns 14 to download the most current versions of these worksheets go to. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. This is as much a part of taking a personal inventory as is identifying our liabilities. Myspiritualtoolkit 12 step aa app for alcoholics apps on. The 10th step promises alcoholics anonymous district 12.
This brings us to the fifth step in the program of recovery mentioned. I am restored to sanity as a result of allowing something into my consciousness other than my own insane thinking and feeling. These guides are meant to be used by na members at any stage of recovery, whether its our first. Step two is specifically designed for the mental obsession. The narcotics anonymous step working guides unfamiliar, we should feel free to make use of a dictionary. Breaking down step ten of aa alcoholics anonymous life is 10 % what happens to you and 90% how you react to.
My oa toolkit oat is an exciting new tool for members of overeaters anonymous. 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. The bottom line is that the information in the big book and the program of recovery used in aa and other 12step groups is not going to cause harm. This is a 15week rotation of the readings that most big big step study groups use. 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. Step 10 of the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous encourages those in recovery to take stock of emotional disturbances and be mindful of anything that can return us to drinking or other drug use. Step 10 promises and we have ceased fighting anything or anyoneeven alcohol. Oct 15, 2019 my oa toolkit oat is an exciting new tool for members of overeaters anonymous. App features a sobriety calculator which keeps a track of the number of days you are sober for. The na book the basic text our symbol simplicity is the keynote of our symbol. Chapter 10 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. A stepbystep guide to 118 amazing tricks and stunts.
Bbss speakers on step ten in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. Owning up to those wrongs quickly settles the issue. Dec 07, 2018 find the right addiction recovery center. We have to cooperate, to do certain things that will allow a higher power to help us follow spiritual principles. Mike on experience the big book aa meetings available online. Mar 30, 2020 some individuals will find the big book to be quite helpful, whereas others may not find any relevance to the book at all. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. Breaking down step ten of aa alcoholics anonymous jason wahler. Then we resolutely turn our thoughts to someone we can help. Colornavysize3fontverdanaquotethis 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. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. What the big book says about step 10 soberrecovery. But we must not use this as a mere excuse to postpone.
The big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. Dec 20, 2019 the tenth step of alcoholics anonymous is a natural progression from step 9, where you make amends. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. 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 tenth step of alcoholics anonymous is a natural progression from step 9, where you make amends. Jun 24, 2019 step 10 helps to keep the spiritual house clean. We have a written inventory and we are pre pared for a long talk. It is a perfect companion app for your 12 step program. We react sanely and normally, and we will find that this has happened automatically. The big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man.
We could find all sorts of occult and esoteric connotations in the simple outlines, but foremost in our minds were easily understood meanings and. Step 10 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 10 of alcoholics anonymous encourages you to examine yourself as a part of your daily routine. Jennifer a on experience the big book aa meetings available online.
Step by step explanation of the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous via sharing. 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. 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. We thank god from the bottom of our heart that we know him better. To emphasise the point that we must keep doing this the book says. Twelve step prayers spiritual alcoholics anonymous cleveland. Working with our sponsor in step 10 to identify the times and situations when we do things right really helps us to form a personal value system. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration.
Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. If we find that any of the terms used in this book are. This womans desperation led her to reread alcoholics anonymous often called the big book of aa. Just as you addressed your defects, you must keep your. When temporary good fortune came our way, we indulged ourselves in fantasies of still greater victories over people and circumstances. It requires me to be humble before my god who can keep me from my addictive behavior if i. And it shows in my attitude and in my relationships with people, places and things. Questions for a 10 th step inventory taking step 10 from the big book bunch. Amongst the most helpful tape series for newcomers, they explore essential concepts of steps 14 with solid bookbased explanations. Myspiritualtoolkit 12 step aa app for alcoholics apps. With step 10 i take responsibility for my life as it is in the present and set right my mistakes immediately. You can purchase a bba workbook at any bba meeting.
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. Just set your sobriety date in the counter and it will automatically calculate the length of. Big book says that when we work step 10 on a daily basis. 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. Step 10 of the 12 steps of aa taking a personal inventory. A big part of the 12 steps is taking life in 24hour chunks. 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous can be purchased at aa central or a bba meeting. Julie danenhauer on experience the big book aa meetings available online. The big book says that in step 10, the recovering addict should watch for selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear. As it says in the big book, when we are disturbed, it is usually because we find some person, place, thing or situation some.
Essentially, accomplishing step 10 means youve worked hard to be the person you want to be. Its a good idea to read steps ten and eleven out of the big book each day for a few months, as part of your morning time with god, until you internalize the incredibly effective way of life these two steps offer. It requires me to be vigilant against my addictive behavior and against the triggers for my addictive behavior. Thus blinded by prideful selfconfi dence, we were apt to play the big shot. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. A stepbystep guide to 118 amazing tricks and stunts kay, larry, perondi, chris on. Apr 21, 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. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. 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. Any resentments or fears that arise from this are subjected to a step 10 analysis. This website has been created as a service to those who suffer from addiction to alcohol, narcotics or both. You have worked to remove the guilt and shame associated with past acts from your present life. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12 step program.
In other words, step 10 is a recap of steps 4 through 9. A daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition. In order for this to happen we must go directly into steps 10, 11 and 12 while doing step 9. We must continually work the program to ensure our recovery. I am restored to sanity as a result of allowing something into my consciousness. 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. Links to more information about selfdiscipline and the 10th step. 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. He is usually longwinded, repeats himself frequently, and has an opinion on just about anything or everything pertaining to the aa program. When we decide who is to hear our story, we waste no time. Step ten directions are not on the wall program theory. Aa speakers joe and charlie steps 10, 11, and 12 the big book comes alive duration.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. These last three steps keep us current and help us to continue to solidify the foundation of our recovery. Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the twelve steps. Step ten is for daily inventory and to stay current on new issues. Step two is the step in which we formerly acknowledge the higher power.