10th and 11th steps in big book

Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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 last three steps studies in steps 10, 11, and 12 of the aa and. Aa speakers joe and charlie steps 10, 11, and 12 the. Into action 75 that he will not try to change our plan. 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 here. The eleventh step starts at the bottom of page 85 and extends through page 88. An 18 minute session of prayer and contemplation as suggested by the big book of alcoholics anonymous.

Taken from considerations for a personal 10th step in the book big book awakening available on the jaywalker site. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step inventory. Whereas step ten kept you mindful of yourself, step eleven changes the focus to god, or your chosen higher power. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. When we decide who is to hear our story, we waste no time. For many people in recovery, step 11 presents a bit of a challenge. You can purchase a bba workbook at any bba meeting. To help us discover and establish a conscious relationship with a power greater than ourselves.

Just set your sobriety date in the counter and it will automatically. It is a perfect companion app for your 12 step program. App features a sobriety calculator which keeps a track of the number of days you are sober for. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. I pray that i turn my thoughts to someone i can help. I ask all these things that i may be of maximum service to you and my fellow man. The text used to develop the prayers are shown at the end of the prayer in parenthesis. The steps are designed to bring about the spiritual awakening if the suggestions in the big book. The big book bunch on taking step 11 aussie chuck on a nontheist view of step 11. There is a detailed instruction sheet that goes with the step 4 inventory forms from the workshop. 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. Aas evening meditation pages 86,87 and 88 explained step 11.

Tenth step nightly inventory app that was created by members to help simplify their daily inventory. Francis, this prayer was almost certainly not written by him. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. The purpose of aas tenth step is to demonstrate to yourself that you have the ability to control your actions. She is committed to living out the 12step philosophy and sharing the message of hope to those still suffering in addictionand to those in recovery as well. Getting and staying in touch with our higher power is a key element for our success in oa. Big book of alcoholics anonymous 11th step meditation. Step 10 11 12 sixth sense understanding effectiveness. 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.

When these crop up, i humbly ask you to remove them at once. Worksheets are step continued to take personal inventory and when we, 10th step work, resentment inventory prompt, 10th step daily inventory, 4th step work, fourth step inventory, 11th step work, writing for today. After all, i feel like thats really what we all want deep down. The tenth step of alcoholics anonymous is a natural progression from step 9, where you make amends. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Taken separately, these practices can bring much relief and benefi t. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Joe and charlie tapes big book study mp3 joe and charlie a brief history. If you havent done the steps this way or are not sure, please pass and check with the chairperson after the meeting.

Recovery eleventh step morning and nightly prayers. Optional tool within the app lets you track how well youre walking on the 12th step beam over time, depending on how. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly. The maintenance steps 10,11, 12 the spiritual solution. 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. We have a written inventory and we are pre pared for a long talk. The 10th step in learning and practicing 11th step meditation daily meditation to deepen our spiritual healing and continue to work the steps in meditation the first nine steps define and outline the basic steps required to achieve a strong foundation in building a new spiritual framework to think, feel and act within. Tenth step inventory app that was created by members to help simplify their daily inventory. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book. 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 spiritual solution book is available in kindle and paperback editions here. It is a pledge to continually monitor my life with honesty and humility. They took inventory all right, but hung on to some of the worst items in stock. Here we will break down the paragraph and make clear what the big book authors tell us they do.

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. Where are the steps outlinedlaid out in the big book. There is a direct linkage among selfexamination, meditation, and prayer. We think the reason is that they never completed their housecleaning. We are advised to pray throughout the day as a means of finding and maintaining our abstinence. This is the blue print of the 12 step recovery programs. Being intentional with step 11 hazelden betty ford. Jul 06, 2005 fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step inventory workshop what is the purpose of the 12 steps. Steps by the big book step 11 steps by the big book.

Pray for help with the assets and shortcomings you found in your 4 th and 10 th step work. All page numbers in this fourth step inventory workshop, refer to the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. When temporary good fortune came our way, we indulged ourselves in fantasies of still greater victories over people and circumstances. Big book, alcoholics anonymous pg 84 85 the 11th step meditations can help to accelerate this process. This is from i highly recommend this site and their book.

Here are worksheets by joe and charlie on steps 10 and 11. Alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition 10th printing for. Dec 07, 2018 whether you believe in a higher power or not, we can probably all agree that love is the highest power around. Alcoholics anonymous is well known for their 12 step program that focuses on helping people achieve sobriety, make amends, and improve the quality of their life. After completing step 9 of the alcoholics anonymous recovery program, youve made amends for. Reflect on ten yes or no questions at the end of your day to help you complete your daily inventory. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. Thus blinded by prideful selfconfi dence, we were apt to play the big shot. Read the following sentences, found in consecutive paragraphs of the bigbook pg 8587. Francis of assisi is affectionately known as the eleventh step prayer as it appears in the book 12 steps and 12 traditions in the reading for the eleventh step. The first paragraph on page 86 gives direct instructions about what to do each evening before bed. The big book of alcoholics anonymous can be purchased at aa central or a bba meeting.

In order to speak at this meeting you must have completed a fourth step as it is laid out in the big book with the help of a big book step study sponsor and currently be practicing steps 9, 10, 11, and 12. Awesome talk by one of my favorite aa speakers, mark h. Joe and charlie tapes download mp3 format toledo aa. Links to more information about spirituality and the 11th step.

Then we resolutely turn our thoughts to someone we can help. We explain to our partner what we are about to do and why we have to do it. Step 11 is not only a maintenance step, but a step rooted in growth. But we must not use this as a mere excuse to postpone. The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. Our format florida big book step study all addictions. There will be times of 11th step meditation together. 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. Guide me through this day and show me my next 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.

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. God, show me what i need to do to take care of any problems. Step 11 on awakening, let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead. Displaying all worksheets related to step 10 inventory. Joeandcharlieworkshop2014week16 joeandcharlieworkshop2014week17.

Joe had wondered if charlie might be the countrywestern singer charlie pride. 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. Reflect on ten yes or no questions at the end of your day to help you complete your 10th step inventory. We continue to take inventory as in step four and continue to make amends if we harm anyone as in steps eight and nine. The worksheets were created by using the precise instructions in the big book to make taking the fourth step as easy and simple as possible. 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. If you are using the fourth edition make sure you are on the correct page. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. 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. This is essential in order to continue to grow along spiritual lines. That is what the authors of the big book and millions before you did. Step 10 begins laying the foundation for the rest of my life. 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.

Steps in succession 11th anniversary central jersey. Being intentional with step 11 believing and behaving this article is an excerpt from the hazeldenpublished book, practicing the here and now. The 12x12 is just a commentary to give us a prespective and has helpful ideas. God, inspire my thinking, decisions and intuitions. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. Page 85 of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, tells us. Joe and charlies 10th and 11th step worksheet emotional. Twelve step guide to using the alcoholics anonymous big book 2004 and twelve steps to spiritual awakening. Joe had been studying the big book since 1962, but since he was an africanamerican man living in little rock. Essentially, accomplishing step 10 means youve worked hard to be the person you want to be. Any resentments or fears that arise from this are subjected to a step 10 analysis. Tape marks on boards and first and last blank pages. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Joe and charlies 10th and 11th step worksheet hi everyone.

Aa speakers joe and charlie steps 10, 11, and 12 the big book comes alive duration. It requires me to be humble before my god who can keep me from my addictive behavior if i. I pray that i discuss them with someone immediately and make amends quickly if i have harmed anyone. Steps 10, 11, and 12 are sometimes called the maintenance steps. The maintenance steps 10,11, 12 the spiritual solution john h. You may find the complete text on the official web site of alcoholics anonymou. In steps 10, 11 and 12 of aas twelve step program we learn how to grow our sixth sense. In step 11, even an atheist could get in better contact with love, embrace love, and let that love ooze out into humanity. Jan 29, 2017 aa speakers joe and charlie steps 10, 11, and 12 the big book comes alive.

There are, however, additional promises in the big book. He shares in his signature nononsense way about living the program on a daily. Did you know, before the big book was published, the early members of aa studied the bible. This step, like step seven, can be difficult for agnostic and atheist participants, but even the most devout members of alcoholics. We 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. Step 11 overview 11th step prayer recovery cpnnection. My hope is that these prayers will provide a framework for you to develop your own or expand on the wording below. Here is the step 11 worksheet created for our group. You will have a home group for the weekend of either aa or alanon members based on your preference, which will meet 3 times during the weekend for sharing.

If you are in doubt about this matter, you may want to reread the aa big books treatment of steps ten, eleven, and. This big book study article shows where you can find the information in the book, alcoholics anonymous, that explains how and when bill w. Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Step ten marked the first in a series of what are called maintenance steps, those that you continue working daily. In fact, one of the possible names for aa then was, the james club after the book of james from the bible. The 12 steps are kind of like a recipe for a special cake, one that brings about a personality change sufficient to allow us alcoholics to recover from our alcoholism. First written in 1939, the 4th edition was published in 2001. Steps by the big book step 10 steps by the big book. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves reading.

To personalize the step for your study and action in the here and now, however, you. To emphasise the point that we must keep doing this the book says. The twelve step prayers were created using the text of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Tenth step prayer god, i pray that i continue to watch for selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear. It requires me to be vigilant against my addictive behavior and against the triggers for my addictive behavior. As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol drugs, actingout behaviour.