Jan 11, 2017 aa speaker bob d experience the big book 6 of 7 next session 7 of 7 s. But when we have taken a square look at some of these defects, have discussed them with another, and have be. A study of step 6 of the 12step program verywell mind. The format of our meeting is that of a closed meeting of alcoholics anonymous. Since alcoholism effects us physically, mentally and spiritually more on that in working step 1, its important to realize that aas solution to alcoholism as outlined in the big book would also need to have three parts. Big book step study is both a particular style of aa meeting as well as a philosophy about working the twelve steps precisely as they are laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Step 6 is an important step in recovery for several reasons.
Freely downloadable word doc and pdf files are available for the. Step six of aas alcoholics anonymous twelve step program of recovery is all about the removal of what. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. It made me realize i had never actually done the steps 6 and 7 as set out in the into action chapter of the alcoholics anonymous big book despite having been sober 12 years. Jun 17, 2016 the big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. If you got through both of those steps, good job on your achievement. Alcoholics anonymous tom i speaking on steps 6 and 7 step 6 were entirely ready to have god remove all these defects of character. Sep 25, 2018 the key to step 6 is acceptanceaccepting character defects exactly as they are and the willingness to let them go. So declares a wellloved clergyman who happens to be one of a. The twelve steps are a set of guiding principles in addiction treatment that outline a course of action for tackling problems including alcoholism, drug addiction and compulsion. 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. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. If you have successfully completed the first six steps of the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous, you are ready to move on to step 7.
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. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. This guide exemplifies, as close as possible, one of the strongest original ways of alcoholics anonymous.
Aamen is an international online mens meeting of alcoholics anonymous. Rightly and naturally, we think well before we choose the per son or persons with whom to take this intimate and con. Content includes excerpts from drop the rockthe ripple effect. Alcoholics anonymous, or aa, is a 12step program designed to help give alcoholics support in staying sober. 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. Bob has helped millions of men and women give up alcoholism and drug addiction. We may still have no very high opinion of humility as a desirable personal virtue, but we do recognize it as a necessary aid to our survival.
Transcription of a talk on steps 6 and 7 1 of 5 by dan s at tylas big book awakening workshop 2007 so, im here to talk about steps six and seven in the first half. Dec 20, 2019 alcoholics anonymous, or aa, is a 12step program designed to help give alcoholics support in staying sober. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Aa speakers joe and charlie steps 5, 6, 7, and 8 the big book comes alive duration. It is an open invitation to partner with our higher power and make a firm decision to let go of the character defects or flaws that have been in control for years. There are many people in alcoholics anonymous for whom an interventionist god has nothing to do with their sobriety. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. It contains the 12 steps that are at the core of the alcoholics anonymous program, as well as stories about alcoholics who have been through the recovery process.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous. Were entirely ready to have god remove all these defects of character. Breaking down step seven of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Steps 6 and 7 form a unit in a way that is parallel to steps 4 and 5. In steps three through six, you made the decision to turn your will and your life over to god as you understood him, tackled the task of making a searching and fearless moral inventory of yourself. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the big book awakening workbook. With step 6 we became prepared to deal with these qualities so that in step 7 we could be ready to act. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. There is little written in the big book about these two steps, actually just one brief paragraph on each, found on page 76. Step 6 requires participants to become willing to look at their negative qualities and ask their higher power to help them change. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. The twelve steps are covered over a 15 week rotation. He goes on to explain that any person capable of enough willingness and honesty to try re peatedly step six on all his faultswithout.
In order for this to happen we must go directly into steps 10, 11 and 12 while doing step 9. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Discover how alcoholics anonymous step 6 says, we became willing to ask god to help us. Some people believe there should be written work for steps 6 and 7. Aa speaker bob d experience the big book 6 of 7 next session 7 of 7 s. All you need is a big book and this guide to go through the steps with someone in a way similar to what dr bob, clarence s or bill wilson would have done. We admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. The big book serves as the basis of alcoholics anonymous aa. There is little written in the big book about these two steps, actually. Working backward from there, steps 6 and 7 have their own controversy. We meet online through email to share our experience, strength, and hope on weekly topics.
To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Steps by the big book step 7 steps by the big book. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, is a collection of texts used by members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship. Steps by the big book is a nocharge website for people in recovery from alcohol and drugs and other addictions who wish to study the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa as part of a friendly, focused group, and work them according to the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Steps six and seven are only briefly discussed in the book alcoholics anonymous. The big book alcoholics anonymous outlines how it works. Aa speaker entirely willing and ready steps 6 and 7. He goes on to explain that any person capable of enough willingness and honesty to try re. These initial steps along the road are taken grudgingly, yet we do take them.
First printed in 1939 and 1952, respectively, both were principally authored by aa cofounder bill wilson. I usually like to start a study of the big book way of life with something on the circle and triangle. They had seemed so simple in the aa big book that i had searched around to repress my character defects some other way for several years. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. It is a comprehensive study guide that summarizes each chapter and breaks down the history of where and how it came about. He is a popular international speaker on the big book and the principles of the twelve steps. Using step 10 to work steps 6 and 7 every day by fred h. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Step four asked you to compile a moral inventory and step five asked that you share your wrongs with your chosen higher power and with a discreet person that you trust. These last three steps keep us current and help us to continue to solidify the foundation of our recovery. After identifying shortcomings and admitting to them by working steps 4 and 5, the next step forces members of 12step recovery groups to ask.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. Breaking down step six of aa alcoholics anonymous jason wahler. Twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous hazelden betty ford. Takes the brains out of our head, the love from our heart, the spirit from our soul, prevents us from feeling good feelings, keeps us feeling bad feelings, and then tells us to take our own lives. Transcription of a talk on steps 6 and 7 1 of 5 by dan s at. Nov 17, 2019 listen to the entire alcoholics anonymous big book as well as audiobooks, audio courses, and speaker tapes to help you stop drinking, live sober, and recover from alcoholism. Alcoholics anonymous tom i speaking on steps 6 and 7 youtube. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aa s 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The key to step 6 is acceptanceaccepting character defects exactly as they are. Starting april 5th, zoom has chosen to enable passwords on your meetings and turn on waiting rooms by default as additional security enhancements to protect your privacy.
For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Then it weaves how to apply the 12 steps to your life to find freedom from the bo. Step six were entirely ready to have god remove all these defects of character. This is the step that separates the men from the boys. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. In my first year, listening to peoples ideas of what steps six and seven are about. In steps three through six, you made the decision to turn your will and your life over to god as you understood him, tackled the task of making a searching and fearless moral inventory of yourself, admitted your wrongs, and were entirely ready to let god remove your defects. There is no obligation by any member of the original way group to use this guide. In the big book and beyond the most obvious difference between the big book of alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are in steps six and seven.