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. The quick inventory is aimed at our daily ups and downs, especially those where people or new events throw us off balance and tempt us to make mistakes. A big book checklist of promises what step are you on. The most satisfactory years of your existence lie ahead. Because everyones experience is unique, the 9th step promises can occur in different ways and at different times.
Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our consciousness contact with god as we understood him, praying only for knowledge of his will for us and the power to carry that out. The type of meditation that the big books talks about is more of a reflective, thinking over things, type of quiet period. Having persevered with the rest of the program, they wondered why they fell. The promises of recovery are found all through the big book. The 9th step promises of alcoholics anonymous wayside house. Step ten 91 ation of longstanding diffi culties had better be postponed, when possible, to times deliberately set aside for that purpose. On september 14, 1953, aa authorized na the use of aas 12 steps and traditions on the condition that they stop. Membership grew rapidly for a time and then began to decline. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to. This mirrors what most western religious people in the 1930s knew about meditation and aas roots in the protestant oxford group.
The big book is the original source of for step instructions in alcoholics anonymous. The big book 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. We go to meetings to learn about the steps, we find ourselves a sponsor who can. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. But na kept its promise, and now he has eight years clean and the. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. The 12 promises and 12 rewards grant us these freedoms and more, but only if we work for them. The big book of alcoholics anonymous includes 12 promises of sobriety that we begin to. Steps four through nine are considered a form of spiritual housecleaning. Do i believe that my addiction is utterly inconsequential to the larger society around me. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps. The book alcoholics anonymous became the basic text of the fellowship.
There are, however, additional promises in the big book. It is full of much timeless and practical wisdom and is the first standard and some would say the only standard text of a. On page 52 in the big book is a passage that some refer to as the antipromises. Step 10 promises and we have ceased fighting anything or anyoneeven alcohol. Promises in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Thus blinded by prideful selfconfi dence, we were apt to play the big shot. Fear of people and economic insecurity will leave us. Step 10 helps me to do so, as i regularly take inventory and quickly make amends. Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either alcoholics. I would enter upon a new relationship with my creator, that i. It requires me to be vigilant against my addictive behavior and against the triggers for my addictive behavior.
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. Step ten is for daily inventory and to stay current on new issues. 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. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. Great events will come to pass for you and countless others p. The nineth step promises big book alcoholics anonymous. Jan 20, 2018 alcoholics anonymous 10 step promises your spiritual condition p84, 85 aa and we have ceased fighting anything or anyoneeven alcohol. Aa promises alcoholics anonymous lionrock recovery.
This book contains guides to working the twelve steps toward recovery. No more shrugging the shoulders with a whatever attitude. The promises of aas big book hazelden betty ford foundation. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace.
Write continue your written journal of your reflections. Prayers and promises of the big book daily reprieve. When temporary good fortune came our way, we indulged ourselves in fantasies of still greater victories over people and circumstances. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. 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. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. The 10th step promises recovery from a hopeless state. The promises of alcoholics anonymous page 83 of the big book.
To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Big book of alcoholics anonymous 11th step meditation. While the big book associates the 12 promises with step nine. The 147 promises of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Step 10 begins laying the foundation for the rest of my life. And we have ceased fighting anything or anyone even alcohol. Dec 20, 2019 the tenth step of alcoholics anonymous is a natural progression from step 9, where you make amends. Is it clear that god can and will relieve my compulsive overeating if i seek god. Is it clear that no human power can relieve my compulsive overeating. We were having trouble with personal relationships, we couldnt control our emotional natures, we were a prey to misery and depression, we couldnt make a living, we had a feeling of uselessness, we were full of fear, we were unhappy, we couldnt seem to.
The need for more specific direction was readily apparent. The promises of alcoholics anonymous extract from page 83 of alcoholics anonymous chapter 6 if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. Chapter 6 into action of the big book contains the 9th step promises which describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. With a bit of effort, recovery can easily become the best chapter of our lives. You have worked to remove the guilt and shame associated with past acts from your present life. Regardless of how we do it the main thing is to watch for fear, anger, dishonesty and selfishness f.
If you find any inconsistencies or you know of a meeting change, wed love to know about it. Read read chapter 6 into action pages 83 85 in the big book. The whole point of recovery, is to not only regain the self that was lost to addiction, but to redefine yourself and the kind of life you are leading. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness, we will not regret the past, nor wish to shut the door on it.
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Aa promises the aa big book 12step promises of recovery. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. 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. Throughout aas big book, there are several promises intended for those who work a thorough program. Those who regularly attend aa and na meetings should know the serenity. Working on the tenth step of aa means continuing to do all of the things we have been doing for our recovery so far. The big book mentions that the 12 promises are being fulfilled among us sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. Any resentments or fears that arise from this are subjected to a step 10 analysis. This is another of the many promises we find throughout the steps in this book. Reflect on ten yes or no questions at the end of your day to help you complete your 10th step inventory. Like every piece of na literature, this was written by addicts for addicts. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway. It is a pledge to continually monitor my life with honesty and humility.
Happy joyous and free laminated recovery bookmark, na basic text index bookmark. The twelve steps are the positive tools that make our recovery possible. 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. The 10th step prayer of spiritual maintenance on page 84page 85. Monthly big book readings aa the original way group. Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change. Connecticut aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss.
Step ten points out the need to continue taking personal inventory and. The promises bookmark features the 9th step promises from the alcoholics anonymous big book page 8384. Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. We think the reason is that they never completed their housecleaning. Narcotics anonymous na describes itself as a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and.
The promises from pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through. Page 83 of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, describes the promises of the twelve steps. 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. 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. The 12 promises are also referred to as the ninth step promises. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. When a person begins their 12step journey in alcoholics anonymous, it is with the hope that their life will change for the better as a direct result.
Double leather aa big book cover, aa twelve steps and twelve traditions hardback book. Essentially, accomplishing step 10 means youve worked hard to be the person you want to be. We react sanely and normally, and we will find that this has happened automatically. Narcotics anonymous step working guides project recovery texas. They took inventory all right, but hung on to some of the worst items in stock. In all these situations we need selfrestraint, honest. Alcoholism12 step support how many promises are there. This is the blue print of the 12 step recovery programs. Twelvestep guide to using the alcoholics anonymous big.
Suggested origins of na phrases william white papers. Any resentments or fears that arise from this are subjected to a step10 analysis. 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, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and woman who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. The five precepts are the five categories of action from which everyone should abstain much like the 10 commandments. The white book, narcotics anonymous, was published in 1962. The fellowship still had little structure, however, and the 1960s were a period of struggle. Big book meeting, closed, temporary closure, wheelchair access. Learn about the alcoholics anonymous promises and what they mean for people working the steps of addiction recovery. The big book affirms that if we do the work of steps one through nine and apply the tenth step on a daily basis, god will remove the obsession to drink. Is it clear to me that i am a compulsive overeater and cannot manage my own life. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa.
Promise in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. To emphasise the point that we must keep doing this the book says. Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us. Here are the 12 steps we took, which are suggested as a program of recovery the 12 steps are found on pages 5960, alcoholics anonymous, the big book 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 the 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the. Continue to watch for selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. If a person follows the 12 steps as they are laid out in the big book, they are guaranteed a spiritual awakening, as long as they do so honestly. Narcotics anonymous basic text, chapter 4step 5 this may be one of the most challenging steps we face in our recovery process, but it can also be one of the most fulfilling in terms of removing us from our isolation. This state is described on pages 8485 tenth step promises, and we have ceased fighting anything or anyone even alcohol. Fear of people and of economic insecurity will leave us. Breaking down step ten of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Then we resolutely turn our thoughts to someone we can help. I wanted to create a life that i absolutely loved, filled with peace and joy.
Jan 03, 2020 breaking down step ten of aa alcoholics anonymous life is 10 % what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. 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. The 10th step promises alcoholics anonymous district 12. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first edition is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by william g. They only thought they had lost their egoism and fear.
Twelvestep guide to using the alcoholics anonymous big book. Once we have taken this step, withholding nothing, we are delighted. First written in 1939, the 4th edition was published in 2001. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Nov 26, 2014 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. What does it mean that the promises directly precede step 10 in the big book. Jun 29, 2004 twelve step guide to using the alcoholics anonymous big book. We have a list of all persons we have harmed and to whom we are willing to make amends. Daily step 10 written inventory take step 10 i on your own. We have begun to learn tolerance, patience and good will toward all men, even our enemies, for we look on the them as sick people. Tenth step nightly inventory app that was created by members to help simplify their daily inventory. The big book promises getting out from going under. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution.
288 1473 738 87 340 1522 481 480 525 847 660 1052 380 716 1007 1373 741 1393 937 1305 1015 1352 1522 415 790 1333 1005 971 350 1455 1355 841 1294 893 1136 474 795 354 1256 1464 372