Recovering alcoholics regularly refer to the big book as they progress in recovery, and they use it to help new members as they begin their recovery process. This requires action on our part, which, when completed, will. Here are my answers for step 5 from my big book study. Atheist big book study a lot of territory is covered in this chapter, steps five through eleven which involve the confession of shortcomings, an appeal to a deity for the removal of those shortcomings, making amends, continuing selfexamination, meditation and prayer, all with the end result of. How joe and charlie started their study of the big book 3. Chapter two is the big book chapter of into action. Reading guide for into action amethyst recovery center. Meetings last updated 03072018 the following list are meetings who have requested to be listed because they feel they carry a message similar to the primary purpose of this website, which is recovery through the practice of serving god through helping others using the 12 steps as a guideline. Big book study walking through the big book of alcoholics anonymous with chris s. I heard about a meeting of aa big book fundamentalists in the toronto area, named the muckers for the way they study the bb, marking up the pages as they pair up and guide one another through the bb text in a detailed, action oriented wayclosely following the way of the first 100 to recover in aa. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous into action. The playlist on the right bottom on mobile device is from the seymour big book study on sundays in seymour, ct at the united methodist church of seymour.
We are looking at adopting a new format for some of our meetings, it is called the hyannis format and is based on a format developed in hyannis, massachusetts by some recovered alcoholics. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. The big book loop is a study group which has as its mission to provide an additional area of recovery and support to coes. When sharing on the sunday night big book step study meeting, please identify yourself as. The big book comes alive group is a study group, designed to learn and carry the message printed in the text, alcoholics anonymous, therefore this is a meeting about a solution. Chapter 6, titled into action, is in my experience a guide for the steps 5 through 11 in the program. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. An ascd study guide for how teachers can turn data into action. Big book study join us on a journey through the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Hey guys thank you so much for taking the time to watch my videos i am so blessed to have a second chance at life and i love living in recovery one day at a time we can all do this if you. Big book step study the primary purpose group elmira, ny. This is chapter 6 into action from the big book \u001f alcoholics anonymous.
Chapter 6, the big book of alcoholics anonymous study guide. At the moment we are try ing to put our lives in order. So we let god discipline us in the simple way we have just outlined. What the big book teaches us about fear workshop by helen v. It is suggested that before the study is completed, each member completes steps 1 12. The personal inventory from step 4 is summarized as follows. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program home. All bb quotes are from the 1st edition of the big book. Steps five through nine are the action steps of our program.
Our primary source was websters daily use dictionary, published in 1934. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and twelve step programs across the world have helped millions of people recover from addictions. The second edition 1955 consisted of 1,150,000 copies. The programs offered here are live recordings of a big book study. Established on such a footing we became less and less interested in ourselves, our little plans and designs. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and their program of recovery.
We suggest you follow along in your own 4th edition big book and take notes as you listen to the audio. Big book study is not new on page 88, the authors of the big book wrote, it works it really does. Original manuscript chaper 6 into action alcoholics anonymous alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. Into action by the big book study published on 20161025t22. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. Being all powerful, he provided what we needed, if we kept close to him and performed his work well. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover as of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Dec 03, 2012 joe and charlie aa speakers there is a solution from the joe and charlie big book study.
This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Each day in our big book study group a leader will take you through a section of the alcoholics anonymous big book. They considered a number of options, but the one that won out was a decision to write a book, and as it happens that solved both problems. Discussion on the book would often be prefaced by well, im not sure if this part of the book applies to sex addiction so instead we use some hybrid recovery tool. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Silkworth aa big book aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. Chapter 6, titled into action, is in my experience a guide for the steps 5. A compilation of recordings from a 28 week big book workshop. This page contains the recordings from into action.
He reasoned that alcoholics were very cheap, so by making our book appear as large as possible it would be easier to sell alcoholics on the idea that it was a good deal. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover. This page is dedicated to the recordings that took place beginning with the 80th anniversary of the big books publishing. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading into action. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Listen to the sessions online or download them and take them with you on your phone. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation.
Find a drug addicts anonymous 12 step meeting today. Our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program. The big book study and action group and its website is not affiliated with alcoholics anonymous, aaws, inc. I found the things you emphasized about sponsorship very helpful.
Big book study in 1939, alcoholics anonymous did not have a name or a good way to carry its message to the sick and suffering alcoholic. The introduction delves into what the solution is for alcoholics and drug addicts, by examining the chapter out of the big book of a. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and 12 step programs across the world, have helped millions of people recover from addictions. This ascd study guide is designed to enhance your understanding and application of the information contained in how teachers can turn data into action, an ascd book written by daniel r. Now that we have made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to god as we understand him and have written down all the things that are blocking us, it is time for more action. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous black. One of the most comprehensive studies of the basic text of alcoholics anonymous ever. Continuing this discussion, into action covers all of the remaining steps except. In actual practice we usually find a solitary selfappraisal insufficient. Please do not state that you are in stephanies workshop, for it is a break of my anonymity.
The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the. One is the fellowship which supports us the other is in the common solution which is the practical program of. Its the combination of both that brings about the vital spiritual experience. Chapter 5 of the big book, misleadingly titled how it works, is an introduction to the twelve steps themselves and elaborations on the first four steps. The big book study our chief responsibility to the. The big book study movement is outside of the structure of alcoholics anonymous in ireland. We recognize we know only a little and that we have more to learn and grow into this is a study, not the study but, we find it helpful and we hope you do as well. Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the. We must get down to the causes and conditions of the disease the problem is us the bottles were just the symptom.
The introduction delves into what the solution is for alcoholics and drug addicts by examining the chapter out of the big book of a. We should study these instructions carefully prior to beginning our amends so. Step study sundays 8pm est big book meeting same number as above note. Oh, yes, a fringe benefit of working my program has been a loss of weight for which i am very. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of. Episodes experience the big book aa big book study.
First groups decide on paid missionaries, chain of hospitals, and book. This week we are continuing the study of chapter 6, into action. Chapter 6, into action, deals with steps five through eleven and is the subject of this critique. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. You will find the big book itself on this page by chapters as well as a link to the latest edition of aabb. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program. We also must give thanks to a great lady, londa, who took time from. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics. As the book explains, however, there are three things we learn from this step.
By lifeline editor june 4, 2014 lifelinebig book, chapter 6. It is seldom wise to approach an individual, who still smarts from our injustice to him, and announce that. Big book study closed meeting into action s 21st anniversary. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the mouth of that old timer over in the corner. The introduction delves into what the solution is for alcoholics an. Chapter 6, the big book of alcoholics anonymous study. The big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. In an attempt to discover the meanings of the words used in our basic text book alcoholics anonymous when it was written, we have used many sources for this glossary. Study guide that explores solutions for alcoholics and drug addicts kindle edition by aaron c download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. We attempt to carry the message in the way that was passed on by the founders and pioneers of alcoholics anonymous.
They did a line by line study of the first 103 pages. Please turn to page 72 in big book and read into action which is step 5. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Use our search tool to find the next meeting closest to you.
I have since recruited 2 new sponsees and am able to better carry the message. This is chapter 6 into action from the big book alcoholics anonymous. Step study outline and assignment sheets the following is a suggested assignment sheet and outlined for use by this step study workshop. Thank you all for being a part of this group and allowing me to lead our big book study for july.
Recorded live during a big book study over 27 weeks during winterspring 201516 by tim b. The introduction delves into what the solution is for alcoholics and drug addicts by. The group was a back to the basics of the big book kind of group, especially for those people who just could not stay sober for any length of time. Nov 04, 2019 alcoholics anonymous believes that recovery is a lifelong process, so the big book is a continual companion in a recovering alcoholics life. There is a solution 21 him physically and mentally. The youtube playlist on the left top on mobile device is from the sahara big book study on thursdays in ansonia, ct at the sahara club.
Chapter two is into action from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Chapter three breaks down the history of into action in a practical way. Our 12 steps include simple spiritual tools that allow internal growth and the power to overcome. With our program, we can provide the attention and help needed for a successful road to recovery. This is a 15week rotation of the readings that most big big step study groups use. Eventually the group chose to keep the question and answer book study format, but to use a modern hybrid 12step book instead of the big book. Into action, a playlist by the big book study from desktop or your mobile device.
There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. High or inordinate opinion of ones own dignity, importance, merit or superiority, whether as cherished in the mind or displayed in bearing, conduct, etc pleasure or satisfaction taken in something done by or. How it works 63 when we sincerely took such a position, all sorts of remarkable things followed. If you have carefully followed directions, you have begun to sense the flow of his spirit into you. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and. During any such meeting to study the aa big book, you would expect to encounter a wide variety of viewpoints on the portions under consideration.
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