It usually takes about weeks to read the big book and do all the 12 steps. Step 3 made a decision to turn our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. On awakening, we think about the twentyfour hours ahead. 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. A searching, fearless, moral, inventory 4th step guide the history of this 4th step guide is vague but it has been attributed to anonymous members of alcoholics anonymous. Step 4 aa learn how to do the 4th step inventory in the 12 steps of. Oct 22, 2019 the purpose of step 4, made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves, is to begin to determine the root cause of ones drinking, identify any weaknesses that may have contributed to alcoholism, and understand personal strengths that can help support the person with their selfdiscovery and recovery in the 12step program. Big book awakening for use with alcoholics anonymous fourth. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big. He is believed to have written the following, a spiritual awakening is t. We are all sad to have lost him, however the world was made a better place, for having had him.
The aa the original way 4th step inventory is an assets and liabilities type of 4th step. Step 4 fear inventory second step proposition exercise on fear part 3 specific directions and prays for freedom from fear. Big book awakening for use with alcoholics anonymous fourth edition big book dan sherman 9780974000. Read read chapter 5, how it works, on the fear inventory. This site was created for people who want a deeper recovery than theyve received in the rooms of their program. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book step guide and work book it takes only 4 hours to learn the 12 steps and a lifetime to practice them. Amongst my favourites, he describes it at page 8 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous as a fourth. They may be downloaded individually or as one large zipped or combined fourth step pdf file. Please read that instruction sheet, follow the instructions, and also read all the references in the big book mentioned in the instructions, and read the big book references on each one of. Resentment, columns 14, fear, sex, and sexual ideal. If you dont already have a 4th step example packet, download it for. My mission is to carry on what dan sherman started. Step four instructions big book awakening stepfour.
Part 1 resentments pages 6467 part 2 fear pages 6768 part 3 sex pages 6871. Big book awakening 4th step workshop resentment examples and worksheets 122006 columns 1 4 to download the most current versions of these worksheets go to. If you need additional resentment inventory, fear inventory or sex inventory blank sheets. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves reading. The promises of aa step 4 resentment inventory workshop examples pdf fourth step guide pages in adobe acrobat pdf format. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Big book of alcoholics anonymous big book awakening workbook.
Mike presents a big book study podcast and thoughts on recovery. A download site for the big book awakening and other big book related tools. Step 12 is having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps. When ready have your sponsee write their inventory for resentments, fears, sex conduct and all other harms. You will need to print several resentment inventory blank sheets, 4 6 fear inventory grids pick a format you like. Step 5 admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another person. The purpose of step 4, made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves, is to begin to determine the root cause of ones drinking, identify any weaknesses that may have contributed to alcoholism, and understand personal strengths that can help support the person with their selfdiscovery and recovery in the 12step program. Sex inventory instructions print or download instructions for reference. Step four is simply a personal inventory of ones self, similar to a business inventory. I admit that i am powerless over alcoholthat my life has become unmanageable.
Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step inventory worksh. Some of the worksheets displayed are resentment inventory prompt, fourth step inventory, 4th step work, fourth step inventory, 4th step instructions and notes, big book awakening, working step four in narcotics anonymous, step made a searching and fearless moral inventory of. Resentment inventory displaying top 8 worksheets found for this concept some of the worksheets for this concept are resentment inventory prompt, examples resentments inventory, fourth step inventory, big book awakening, fourth step inventory, resentments, resentments, step made a searching and fearless moral inventory of. Big book fear questions sex inventory sheets print enough to cover all your basic romantic relationships, plus 5 extra sheets. Big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover.
Aug 12, 2015 that is what the authors of the big book and millions before you did. Apr 29, 2011 bill wilson describes the shift in consciousness which occurred during his sudden spiritual awakening at townes hospital and, indeed, the spiritual awakening of other early a. We are all sad to have lost him, however the world was made a. Regardless of how we do it the main thing is to watch for fear, anger, dishonesty and selfishness f. These two items cannot be downloaded and must be purchased separately. Origins of moral inventory aa the original way group. 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. Look at the 3rd column and consider the opposite of each sentence to let the inventory reveal your fears behind each of the seven areas of self. Read what the aa big book has to say about the fourth step pg 6471. There is a detailed instruction sheet that goes with the step 4 inventory forms, from the workshop. Step 4 steps by the big book this pamphlet spells out taking step 4 as described in chapter 5, how it works from the big book, alcoholics anonymous. The 4th step inventory is a way of seeing how our character defects, or old worn out defenses, are personal stumbling blocks which can to be cleared out of the way in the steps that follow. As it is conveyed in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, every business needs to take inventory from time to time in order to keep the good products and eliminate the products that are no longer able to be sold for whatever reason.
If you need additional resentment inventory, fear inventory or sex inventory. Big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard back book big book awakening workbook can be ordered at. Big book awakening 4th step workshop the jaywalker. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Sold by christianstore2011 and ships from amazon fulfillment. The fourth step guide is available here for free as a series of files for download and printing. Big book of alcoholics anonymous and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Big book awakening schedule is a guideline and subject to change. Some of the worksheets for this concept are resentment inventory prompt, fourth step inventory, 4th step work, fourth step inventory, 4th step instructions and notes, big book awakening, working step four in narcotics anonymous, step made a searching and fearless moral inventory of.
We methodically look at our behavior to find those aspects of our personalities that stand in the way of establishing and deepening our relationship with a higher power, a higher power that will relieve our shortcomings, restore us to sane thinking and provide comfortable, contented sobriety. Through our own experience of working with others, many hopeless, suffering addicts lack the necessary power and time to keep coming back to meetings and somehow get sober or. Directions for taking step 4 are listed on page 64, paragraphs 1 and 2. Step 4 made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Big book buddhist recovery and enlightenment from a. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Mark houston big book awakening step four theatre of the. When ready say the third step prayer with your sponsee. Fourth step guide pages in adobe acrobat pdf format the jaywalker. How many copies needed will depend on how many names the person has on their resentment, fear and harms list. Contents page 4 step twelve 123 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.
This 4th step consists essentially of one page that is duplicated as needed. You will need to print several resentment inventory blank sheets, 4 6 fear inventory grids pick a. The 10 th step becomes our workhorse step all throughout the day. See inventory template on next page for a guide while. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category 4the step inventory. These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aas, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas and other 12 step recovery program members that use the 12 steps as instructed in the book, alcoholics. Step four instructions made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves a stop set aside prayer. Click here to learn more about the 4th step and moral inventory in aa.
Look at each relationship and answer these nine questions ref p. They want the 9th step or 10th step promises, but didnt know how to get them. This is a structured format walking thru the big book of alcoholics anonymous using the big book awakening process to go thru all 12 steps. This is a big book awakening committed 23week workshop please bring an open mind, a willingness to relate and explore our own truth together. Tools for the big book awakening approach to the steps. Please read that instruction sheet, follow the instructions, and also read all the references in the big book mentioned in the instructions, and read the big book. Mark houston big book awakening step four theatre of. Pages 76 and 88 the spiritual awakening as the result of the steps and what. On april 14, 2016, dan sherman, the author of big book awakening lost his battle with cancer. Ask for help with inventory and truth in the morning, night and before writing with a prayer like this one taken from the big book.
Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book. One version was dubbed the california 4th step guide as it was believed that the. Michael kintroduction to steps 5,6,7 pages 7276 bbaukworkshop2021 finish prep for 5th step. To personalize the step for your study and action in the here and now, however, you may wish to rephrase it as. Various versions could be found on early recovery computer bulletin boards bbs. Nov 04, 20 4th step guide pages out of the big book awakening 12 step workbook book version august, 2006.
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