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Much of the History of Alcoholics Anonymous
has been lost or forgotten.
Beginner's classes provided the foundations for a spiritual way of life which
is essential for long term sobriety.
The only requirement for membership is an honest desire
to stop drinking.
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Each of the Twelve Steps read aloud
and referenced to pages in The Big Book
We had to find a power greater than ourselves.
Deep down in every man, woman and child is the fundamental
idea of God. It may be obscured by pomp, by calamity...but
in some form or another it is there.
Sometimes we had to search fearlessly, but He was there.
The power is found right inside each and every one of us.
The physical and mental symptoms of alcoholism.
How Bill W recovered from alcoholism.
The basis for the fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous. Bill W
discovered he had to work with other alcoholics to
remain sober.
Alcoholism is a disease which only a spiritual
experience could conquer.
Explanation of the phenomenon of craving.
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Bill W has a moment of clarity after
becoming a hopeless drunk. Ebby Thatcher
visits Bill W. and explains that he has found a group
of people who rely on a power greater than themselves to
remain sober.
The Oxford Group was a life changing program based on 4
spiritual activities.
Sharing and witnessing (Alcoholics Anonymous) Fourth Step
and Twelfth Step.
Surrender (Alcoholics Anonymous) First Step, Second Step,
Third Step.
Restitution (Alcoholics Anonymous) Eighth and Ninth
Step
Quiet Time and Guidance (Alcoholics Anonymous) Eleventh
Step Bill W turns his life over to a God of his own understanding.
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If you answered yes to the question, you
have completed the First Step.
We are no longer running the show.
Thy will be done.
The spiritual awakening has occurred.
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Carry the message to others.
What to say and do; what not to say and do during Twelfth
Step calls.
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Follow your higher power and you
will live in a new and wonderful world no matter what your
present circumstances..
Being of service to others is critical to our growth and
the maintenance of our sobriety.
Practice these principles in all our affairs.
