SESSION 16 STEP 8 Into Action pp. 76 - 84 Step 8. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. Like a tornado roaring his way through the lives of others. (82: 3) Step 8 written inventory Take Step 8 ION YOUR OWN: STUDY – What did the Big Book authors say?
II WITH THE GROUP: PRACTICE – What does the Big Book say to me about my practice of Step 8? We may read parts of Into Action pp. 76-84 together. Without mentioning names, talk about whom we have included on our list. For example, have I included everyone I have ever interacted with? Did I only include people I committed egregious acts against? Does my list have too many, or too few, people on it? We may share our personal writings, or choose one or more group members to speak on this Step by the Big Book. Points of Focus and Reflection (Consider 76: 3-77: 1; 78: 2-79: 0; 80: 5; 83: 2, 3) 1.) All persons we had harmed– Where had I been at fault?
3.) Willing to make amends to them all
III DAILY PRACTICE OF STEP 8 PRINCIPLES
IV TAKE STEP 8: WRITE THE LIST We take Step 8 in the third paragraph of page 76. See page 74 of this workbook for the optional Step 8 written inventory. When we have finished writing the list of people you have harmed, then according to the Big Book and under the conditions of this day, we have taken Step 8. Observe taking Step 8 in the manner that you and your group choose. pp. 85-86 |
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SESSION 18 STEP 10 Into Action pp. 84 - 85 Step 10. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. A daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition. (85: 1) Daily Step 10 written inventory Take Step 10 ION YOUR OWN: STUDY – What did the Big Book authors say? .
II WITH THE GROUP: PRACTICE – What does the Big Book say to me about my practice of Step 10? We may share our reflections. One or more members of the group may choose to speak on Step 10 by the Big Book. Points of Focus and Reflection (Consider 84: 2-85: 2) 1.) Continued to take personal inventory
2.) When we were wrong, promptly admitted it.
3.) We have entered the world of the spirit. (84: 2)Watch. Ask. Turn.
4.) Step 10 promises
5.) We are not cured of alcoholism (85: 1)
III DAILY PRACTICE OF STEP 10 PRINCIPLES
……………………………………………………. IV TAKE STEP 10 ON A DAILY BASIS We take Step 10 in the second paragraph on page 84. We continue to take personal inventory and continue to set right any new mistakes as we go along. (84: 2) According to the Big Book and under the conditions of this day, we practice Step 10 on a daily basis. Acknowledge taking Step 10 in the manner that you and your group see fit. See page 34 of this workbook for the optional Step 10 Daily Written Inventory (Assets and Liabilities Checklist.) pp. 89-90 |
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SESSION 20 STEP 12Working With Others pp. 89 - 103 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 our affairs. Trust in God and clean house and help… others. (98: 2; 97: 1) Take Step 12
II WITH THE GROUP: PRACTICE – What does the Big Book say to me about my practice of step 12? We may read and discuss Chapter 7, Working With Others. One or more members of the group might share their experiences with Step 12 of the Big Book. Points of Focus and Reflection (Consider Chapter 7 quotes pp. 93-94 this workbook.) 1.) Spiritual awakening as the result
3.) Practice these principles
III DAILY PRACTICE OF STEP 12 PRINCIPLES
……………………………………….. IV WORK STEP 12 ON A DAILY BASIS We take Step 12 in the first paragraph on page 89. A group reading of the last portion of Chapter 11, A Vision for You, is a fitting way to end these Steps by the Big Book group sessions. (164: 2, 3, 4) [Heard in a meeting: “If we want to be happy, we serve others.”
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