It is a step in the development of that kind of humility that makes it possible for us to receive gods help. I am uniquely suited to help others that have suffered the same addiction as i have suffered with. Prayer and meditation are our principal means of con scious contact with god. Bible passages relating to step 11 of a 12 step program. Here is the step 11 worksheet created for our group. A s we work the fi rst nine steps, we prepare ourselves for the adventure of a new life. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. This step, like step seven, can be difficult for agnostic and atheist participants, but even the most devout members of alcoholics.
Whereas step ten kept you mindful of yourself, step eleven changes the focus to god, or your chosen higher power. He has authored two books to help people access the instructions and confirm the actual process contained in the big book for experiencing a spiritual awakening. There are many books and websites about meditation. The eleventh step prayer twelve steps and twelve traditions, p. Step eleven sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with god as we understood him, praying only for knowledge of his will for us and the power to carry that out.
Twelve steps and twelve traditions 11th step meditation. They repeat many of the points outlined in previous steps, but they emphasize the value of continuing to work the steps on a daytoday basis. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions. An 18 minute session of prayer and contemplation as suggested by the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Alcoholics anonymous aa 12step program as described in the the big book, aas guide for people recovering from alcoholism, has many. But when we approach step ten we commence to put our a. Being intentional with step 11 hazelden betty ford. Steps by the big book step 11 steps by the big book. Step by step explanation of the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous via sharing. Peter m workshop step 11 recorded april 35, 2014 at the lincoln spring fling, in lincoln, ne at the lancaster event center. Alcoholics anonymous is well known for their 12 step program that focuses on helping people achieve sobriety, make amends, and improve the quality of their life. P rayer and meditation are our principal means of conscious contact with god. Prayer and meditation are our principal means of conscious contact with god. In a nutshell, step 11 says to discover the plan god, as you understand him, has for your life and find the power to carry it out. Contents page 1 step by step guide for sponsors contents purpose and use of this guide 5 before getting started on the steps 11 questions and answers on. Emotional sobriety and food step 11 inventory 12 212014 emotional sobriety and food step 11 inventory 12 212014 how to listen to god below are various versions of the pamphlets how to begin practicing quiet time a. Step 12 gives me the satisfaction of helping others. Step twelve 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.
The 12steps and 12 traditions1 the world famous eye opener. This is the 7th print of the twelve steps and twelve traditions, this book deals with the twelve steps and the 12 traditions of alcoholics anonymous. Promises in every step allmost oneintwenty 02102009. The twelve steps step one 21 we admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. Here we turn outward toward our fellow alcoholics who are still in distress. Read more about step 11 of the program, which encourages people to reach out to. Twelve step guide to using the alcoholics anonymous big book 2004 and twelve steps to spiritual awakening.
Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Twelve steps and twelve traditions presents bills new interpretation of the twelve steps. As such, many people working a 12 step program have used certain prayers in relation to working certain steps or in their daily walk in recovery. Step eleven sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with god as we understood him, praying only for. Steps by the big book step 10 steps by the big book. Read and studied togetherand put into practiceyou will have a solid understanding of the 12 steps.
The results of taking step 11 are found on page 88 lines 2 8. Step ten continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. Alcoholics anonymous is well known for their 12step program that focuses on. Admission of powerlessness is the first step in liberation.
A cofounder of alcoholics anonymous tells how members recover and how the society functions. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Lord, make me a channel of thy peacethat where there is hatred, i may bring lovethat where there is wrong, i may bring the spirit of forgivenessthat where there is discord, i may bring harmonythat where there is error, i may bring truththat where there is doubt, i may. A companion to aas big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Pray for help with the assets and shortcomings you found in your 4 th and 10 th step work. Step 12 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 of our affairs. Aa speakers amazing big book step study part 4 of 5 duration.
Alcoholics anonymous aa 12 step program as described in the the big book, aa s guide for people recovering from alcoholism, has many references to god and religious themes, and step 11 is no different. For many people in recovery, step 11 presents a bit of a challenge. Big book of alcoholics anonymous 11th step meditation. Francis of assisi is affectionately known as the eleventh step prayer as it appears in the book 12 steps and 12 traditions in the reading for the eleventh step. First written in 1939, the 4th edition was published in 2001. This is the blue print of the 12 step recovery programs. Whats important is that you clear yourself of unwanted defects and make room for care, compassion, love and empathy. The short form of the 12 traditions are what is most often read at the beginning of a.
A person facing this step may not understand what it means, how to apply it in his or her life, or may have shunned religion and spirituality altogether. Most certainly we shall need bracing air and an abundance. Exploring spirituality in the 11th step of aa alcoholics anonymous can be a wonderful. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. Breaking down step eleven of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Common symptoms of emotional insecurit y are worry, anger, selfpity, and depression. We will want the good that is in us all, even in the worst of us, to fl ower and to grow. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with god, as we understood him, praying only for knowledge of his will for us and the power to carry that out. This step is about pausing, taking time each day to pray and meditate. As recovering persons, we may use our support groups and recovery literature as springboards toward spiritual and emotional growth. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.
As aa grows and its population changes, bill feels the need to reinterpret the twelve steps in a way that is responsive to the new membership of aa, and more accurately reflects the program of the new york fellowship. The chapter on the eleventh step in twelve steps and twelve traditions starts by saying that prayer and meditation are our principal means of conscious contact with god. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with god as we understood him. The intent behind alcoholics anonymous step 11 verywell mind. For anyone who might find them useful, here are complete audio readings of two of the keystone references of anonymous programs of recovery worldwide the big book of alcoholics anonymous and twelve steps and twelve traditions please see links for direct contact to specific programs.
Step ten marked the first in a series of what are called maintenance steps, those that you continue working daily. Steps 10, 11, and 12 are sometimes called the maintenance steps. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aas 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. Step eleven is found on pages 96105 of the book twelve steps and twelve. Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. A person facing this step may not understand what it means, how to apply it in his or her life, or may have shunned religion and.
Aa speakers joe and charlie steps 10, 11, and 12 the big book comes alive duration. The big book is like the main textbook, this is like the study guide to the 12 steps. The first sentence of this chapter is clear and profound in stating the importance of this step to the spiritual program of the 12 steps. Step 11 of alcoholics anonymous is about devoting yourself to some kind of regular spiritual activity. Myspiritualtoolkit 12 step aa app for alcoholics apps. Read the following sentences, found in consecutive paragraphs of the bigbook pg 8587.
Step five 55 admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Step eleven is found on pages 96105 of the book twelve steps and twelve traditions. Alcoholics anonymous aa 12step program as described in the the big book, aas guide for people recovering from alcoholism, has many references to god and religious themes, and step 11 is no different. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 2,271 views 9.