Readings for step four those pages in the aa book that cover step four pages 6371. In this section of the book captain beatty comes to the montag house to visit guy while hes sick. It is suggested that the steps be taken with a sponsor or sharing partner who is able to act as a guide, answer questions, has a working knowledge of the twelve steps and has completed all twelve steps at. Fourth step inventorythese fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big bookpages 6371. Was it our selfesteem, our security, our ambitions, our personal, or sex relations, which had been interfered with.
This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Again, although it proved illuminating, in the end i felt no genuine relief or greater clarity. On our grudge list we set opposite each name our injuries. Though we did not like their symptoms and the way these disturbed us, they, like ourselves, were sick too. Twelve steps and twelve traditions the official alcoholics anonymous supplement to the big book explaining each of the steps and the traditions in greater detail.
May 31, 2007 everything contained in these sheets is directly from the big book alcoholics anonymous, there is no opinion, just fact. Aa big book workshop, taking the 12 steps as done in the 1940s. All page numbers in this fourth step inventory workshop, refer to the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. This is your first 4th step please talk to your sponsor and ask for direction. Fourth step inventory these fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 63 71. Ask for guidance in writing a 4th step that can be gentle if you are an innie and.
However, many people who have used these worksheets found it helpful to. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Core character defects 4 study from the bottom of page 63 to the end of page 65 and then follow its instructions. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to. A unique approach to mastering the 11th step outlines a comprehensive program that answers these questions and offers clear definitions and instructions for prayer and meditation, teaching you how to listen within for spiritual insights that are key to ongoing sobriety and abstinence. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves reading. Big book index 4th edition alcoholics anonymous district 21. You can get the latest version of these worksheets and other aa materials at. The worksheets were created by using the precise instructions in the big book to make taking the fourth step as easy and simple as possible. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. It is painful to see the mess i have made of my life.
The directions for taking the twelve steps laurel recovery. The big book s way to be rid of resentment pages 63 67 instructions. Then we have the voices who cry for sex and more sex. They too can have a happy content family home,if you work for them. Please feel free to distribute or reproduce this index. Some of us have tried to hold on to our old ideas and the result was nil until we let go absolutely. It is fully searchable and printable, formatted for.
New stories have been added to the personal histories. I did it according to the threecolumn system outlined on page 65 of the aa big book. Download the complete, onscreen version of the big book concordance for viewing with adobe acrobat reader. You can share what you felt about it while doing it. Now all we need to know is what we must do to recover from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body and precisely how do we do it. Hr 1 1 fourth step inventory these fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 63 71 text in italics is quoted from the big book when the word optional is used in the worksheets it means that the big book suggests doing this but does not suggest writing. When the word optional is used in the worksheets, it means that the big book suggests doing this. When a person offended we said to ourselves, this is a sick man. When we sincerely took such a position, all sorts of remarkable things followed.
Fourth step invento ry these 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Inventory guide fourth step inventory these fourth step. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. Being all powerful, he provided what we needed, if we kept close to him and performed his work well. This is the official website of the general service office g.
Fourth step inventory these fourth step worksheets use the wording fromalcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Everything contained in these sheets is directly from the big book alcoholics anonymous, there is no opinion, just fact. It is fully searchable and printable, formatted for screen viewing download size about 477k. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. All that we ask is that you leave the index as it is here including this header. The big books way to be rid of resentment pages 63 67 instructions. Step 4 made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. The first and second edition book alcoholics anonymous is in public domain in the united states.
Twelve step sponsorship how it works, page 143 these readings provide a foundation for completing step four. In trying to make these arrange ments our actor may sometimes be quite virtuous. Some biblical connections by dale and juanita ryan pray dear god, part of me does not want to do this inventory work. I have worked the steps through the 1212 which is a good book however, after attending a workshop in vt at bill ws house this summer the history of aa i discovered a lot of the oldtimers did the steps through the bb and they have the sobriety i want. Fourth step invento ry 12 steps recovery pages 1 15. Fourth step inventory these fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Alcoholics anonymous, chapter 5 how it works pages 6571. The directions for taking the twelve steps please note. When the word optional is used in the worksheets, it means that the big book suggests doing this but does not suggest writing anything down.
The steps are listed in the big book on pages 5960 directions for taking step 1 are listed on page 30, paragraph 2, lines 14. The big book concordance to the big book, alcoholics anonymous 3rd ed. Alcoholics anonymous conference approved literature. Aa personal inventory worksheet printable worksheets and. These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aas, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas. These 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. There are many ways to do a 4th step inventory list. The next formal inventory i approached took place a few years later when i was again wrestling with my life gamefree.
Ive also included some prompt sheets and tables to aid you. You wont be sharing with the group the work you will be doing on this assignment. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Pages 6371 pages 7275 pages 7576 page 76 page 76 pages 7684 pages 8485 pages 8588 pages 89103. Big books directions for taking all twelve steps the steps are listed in the big book on pages 5960 directions for taking step 1 are listed on page 30, paragraph 2, lines 14. Established on such a footing we became less and less interested in ourselves, our little plans and designs. The big books way to be rid of resentment pages 63 67. These 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymousthe big book pages 6371. All our literature is sourced from the general service office of alcoholics anonymous in australia.
Beatty knows that montag was affected emotionally by the previous nights burning and he shares some information and history with guy in an effort to help him understand why they do their job. Read the bottom of page 63 71 of the big book to help understand this step and the purpose of writing your inventories. Yes read page 6268 each day and also read page 83 at the very bottom you will find the promises. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Pages 6371 include more than just the instructions on each section of the 4th step, they. Though our decision was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once followed by a strenuous effort to face, and to be rid of, the things in ourselves which had been blocking us. 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. These fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Fourth step inventory pages 1 18 text version fliphtml5. And with 6 children to look after the too will reap all the rewards of you staying sober.
Apr 30, 2012 yes read page 6268 each day and also read page 83 at the very bottom you will find the promises. This is another set of 4th step worksheets in pdf format with extensive lists of prompts that uses the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Read the bottom of page 6371 of the big book to help understand this step and the purpose of writing. Chapter five how it works, bottom of page 6371 download here. We asked god to help us show them the same tolerance, pity, and patience that we would cheerfully grant a sick friend. This store is operated by the aa 12 step office in prahran, victoria. Before the night was over, i had started a fight with a number of collegeaged drunken fellows and returned. Read the bottom of page 6371 of the big book to help understand this step and the purpose of writing your inventories. More about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. Aa 12 step office inc melbourne aa literature store. Choose a 4 digit code that will secure your inventories as if they were in a locked safe. When the word optional is used inthe worksheets, it means that the big book suggests doing this but.
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