Alcoholics Anonymous – Key Concepts from the 1940′s

.. Wally P. – www.aabacktobasics.org Alcoholics Anonymous – Key Concepts from the 1940′s 1. Put no block between the newcomer and Step Twelve. 2. Call the newcomer. 3. Read the appropriate parts of the of the Big Book to the newcomer. 4. The healing is in the sharing not in the writing. 5. Assist the newcomer with his or her amends. 6. Share guidance with the newcomer. 7. Co-sponsor the next newcomer. 1. Put no block between the newcomer and Step Twelve. Get the newcomer to Step Twelve as quickly as possible, so he or she can experience the life-changing spiritual awakening that occurs as the direct result of taking the Steps. Assure the newcomer that our program of recovery will relieve his or her alcoholism. Show the newcomer that the process is simple, straightforward and that it really works. 2. Call the newcomer. Demonstrate that you are there for the newcomer by checking in with him or her on a regular basis. Remember, the newcomer is very ill and needs your encouragement and support. 3. Read the appropriate parts of the Big Book to the newcomer. The newcomer is in no physical or emotional condition to read, let alone comprehend, the Big Book by him or herself. Therefore, read and explain the appropriate parts of the book to the newcomer, specifically those 50 or so passages that pertain directly to taking the Twelve Steps. 4. The healing is in the sharing not in the writing. Sit down with the newcomer and guide him or her through the Fourth Step inventory. If
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November 7 Step Eleven AA Daily Reflections ~} “LET GO AND LET GOD” praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 96 When I “Let Go and Let God,” I think more clearly and wisely. Without having to think about it, I quickly let go of things that cause me immediate pain and discomfort. Because I find it hard to let go of the kind of worrisome thoughts and attitudes that cause me immense anguish, all I need do during those times is allow God, as I understand Him, to release them for me, and then and there, I let go of the thoughts, memories and attitudes that are troubling me. When I receive help from God, as I understand Him, I can live my life one day at a time and handle whatever challenges that come my way. Only then can I live a life of victory over alcohol, in comfortable sobriety. me… November 7 2010 | Addiction & Recovery | DonInLondon | About Step Eleven “Prayer And Meditation”| DonInLondon | www.donymous.org |
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  1. doninlondon says:

    November 7 2010 ~ good conscience, I feel we all have a conscience. Once I realised I needed help I let go my self-obsession and self-harm. I can let go and let good happen with help today, and just for today, I have this choice. I have learned to let go self-will and self-harm in recovery. I do not fear the word god; god is truth love and wisdom for today…

    ... on July February 21st, 2012
  2. doninlondon says:

    November 7 2010 ~ guilt and shame nearly killed me back then in addiction to alcohol. I refused to believe I was ill and had a malady that I could stop my drinking through self-will and willpower. When I realised I could not stop self-harm and harming others, I asked for help. Humility saved my life and made possible recovery one day at a time…

    ... on July February 21st, 2012