Alcoholics anonymous aa helps recovering alcoholics work through 12 steps to aid with sobriety. We hope this manual is useful throughout recovery, whether one is working the steps for. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. In the context of the larger twelve step movement, the chapter 2 groups can be characterized as progressive big book sponsorship. More about alcoholism read page 30 of the book alcoholics anonymous, 4th ed. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could. We are not affiliated with any twelve step fellowship. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. Steps by the big book step 2 steps by the big book. The first step leaves us with the need to believe in something that can help us with our powerlessness, uselessness, and helplessness. On what pages are the steps laid out in the big book of aa.
This, the newcomer thinks, is just about the last straw. Jan 11, 2020 jason wahler is a reality tv star in recovery and undoing the stigma around addiction. I love all of the 12 steps of aa, but step two is the one that gives us hope. If youre having a hard time staying away from alcohol, aa can help. The third and most recent edition of the big book contains 575 pages. Nov 14, 2019 the second step is about keeping an open mind. Chapter 2 sponsors emphasize the values of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, which are relatively conservative within recovery culture, but chapter 2 sponsors also are progressive in the way they implement those. Where are the steps outlinedlaid out in the big book.
Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Here he shares insights into step two of aa, alcoholics anonymous 12 steps. 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. It is the first text written about the experiences of the founders of the a. Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the twelve steps. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on. 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.
Includes a zoom meeting schedule and qualified speakers, recorded at the asheville bbss meeting between 1999 and 2018. It has been repeatedly proven among us that upon this simple cornerstone a wonderfully effective spiritual structure can be built. Big book overview alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is commonly called was first published in 1939 and was subtitled the story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. Jason wahler is a reality tv star in recovery and undoing the stigma around addiction. The twelve step program big book guide big book sponsorship. The big book is the original source of for step instructions in alcoholics anonymous. Pray for help with the assets and shortcomings you found in your 4 th and 10 th step work. The sole purpose of this workshop is to study and experience the steps as they are laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The 2 nd edition big book was introduced 16 years later at the historic 1955 international convention in st louis.
Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. The 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the book, alcoholics anonymous, titled there is a solution. Second, we came to, that is, we sobered up, came to our senses, and began to experience. By charlotte safir, lcdc came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Step 2 focuses on preparing alcoholics to let go of their need for control over everything in their lives by introducing the concept of a higher power. 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. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Breaking down step two of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. We thank god from the bottom of our heart that we know him better.
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. Step two is the step in which we formerly acknowledge the higher power. To personalize the step for your study and action in the here and now, however, you may wish to rephrase it as. As you type, words are displayed which match your keystrokes. This book is dedicated to step two in the twelve steps of recovery in alcoholics anonymous. 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. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Step 2 we came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Nov 21, 2014 colorful video illustrations help breakdown and clarify hundreds of the aa big book s sequential concepts and principals.
With step two we learn that we are not alone, and tha. Monthly big book readings aa the original way group. Chapter 2 there is a solution w e, of alcoholics anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as bill. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep.
This question have often baffled me in my quest to better understand the steps. The na book the basic text our symbol simplicity is the keynote of our symbol. 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. Bbss big book step study an approach to working the twelve steps as they are laid out in the big book alcoholics anonymous. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. Big book step study workshop all addictions step study. The big book bb notations are to page and paragraph, as in 64. 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.
We have to cooperate, to do certain things that will allow a higher power to help us follow spiritual principles. This is part three of a 15 episode indepth big book study that took place in 2009 part three is about step 2 now what, and is presented by pete h. Apr 08, 2020 alcoholics anonymous aa helps recovering alcoholics work through 12 steps to aid with sobriety. The steps are in the bb, however, i would suggest having a sponsor to work you through them. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. Feb 12, 2014 quotes and questions for workshop in meeting 2 step 2 group 1.
Bill renumbered the pages of the 2 nd edition so that page one began with bills story instead of the doctors opinion. Step two is specifically designed for the mental obsession. Appendix ii spiritual experience appendix ii spiritual experience the terms spiritual experience and spiritual awakening are used many times in this book which, upon careful reading, shows that the personality change sufficient to bring about recovery from alcoholism has manifested itself among us in many different forms. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program. In step 2 you will discover a great translation for the word sanity that you will be able to relate to. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented, as well as many political, economic, social, and reli. I am restored to sanity as a result of allowing something into my consciousness other than my own insane thinking and feeling. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. The user can access any step or any topic within a step from the aa big. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. We could find all sorts of occult and esoteric connotations in the simple outlines, but foremost in our minds were easily understood meanings and. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The step 2 phrase came to believe suggests a process and a progression of faith that evolves over time.
We have to decide whether or not we believe in a higher power a spirit of the universe a god of our understanding. 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. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. It only takes a day to learn how it works and a lifetime to practice it. Just like step one, the big book on page 47 provides a question associated with taking step two. For example,where is step one, step two, three found in the big book of aa. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach. First, we came, that is, we showed up and stumbled in the door. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. That is what the authors of the big book and millions before you did. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step at. Colorful video illustrations help breakdown and clarify hundreds of the aa big books sequential concepts and principals. No matter what you believe in, this is the step in which you become open to the idea that faith in a higher power will help you.
This is an all addictions big book step study workshop. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves reading. I had had some success at speculation, so we had a little money, but. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. The second step is necessary if we expect to achieve any sort of ongoing recovery.
Feb 26, 2018 aa big book ch3 more about alcoholism 4th edition duration. 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. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. These last three steps keep us current and help us to continue to solidify the foundation of our recovery. As the prior step was about letting go of pride, this step is about letting go of preconceived notions about what aa is and how it works, and making room for change. Type the first few characters of your wordofinterest into the search box in the upper right corner. Aa big book ch3 more about alcoholism 4th edition duration. Quotes and questions for workshop in meeting 2 step 2 group 1. Sbbb refers to this steps by the big book workbook. This is part three of a 15 episode in depth big book study that took place in 2009 part three is about step 2 now what, and is presented by pete h. What specific page andor paragraph is he step found. All day aa chapter 1 bills story big book 12 steps 164 pages. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition softcover item.