The directions for taking the twelve steps laurel recovery 368. The first and second edition book alcoholics anonymous is in public domain in the united states. Alcoholics anonymous, chapter 5 how it works pages 6571. Being all powerful, he provided what we needed, if we kept close to him and performed his work well. Back to the forties joe hawk the work 2004 aa big book workshop, taking the 12 steps as done in the 1940s laurel. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers of alcoholic men and women to recovery, there exists a sentiment. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
Established on such a footing we became less and less interested in ourselves, our little plans and designs. Step 4 big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5, pp 63. Read the bottom of page 6371 of the big book to help understand this step and the purpose of writing your inventories. 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. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. The big book s way to be rid of resentment pages 63 67 instructions. Established on such a footing we became less and less. Some of us have tried to hold on to our old ideas and the result was nil until we let go absolutely. The big books way to be rid of resentment pages 63 67. When the word optional is used in the worksheets, it means that the big book suggests doing this but does not suggest writing.
Embracing a comprehensive view of the geography, geology. I read those pages at least 5 times yesterday, whenever i felt bothered about something. Full text of weekly valley herald chaska, minnesota. Notwithstanding the great necessity for discussing ourselves with. We must remember that the authors of this book are reporting what they did and what they learned about themselves. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye.
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