Breaking down step nine of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Meeting opens with selected reading from aa approved literature, followed by topic discussion of the steps. Step 8 of na is the process of forgiveness that we desire from our guiltridden past. The fi rst, and one of the most diffi cult, has to do with forgiveness. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. Step 8 tells us we must be willing to forgive others for the pain they have caused us. Readiness to take consequences of our past and to take re sponsibility for wellbeing of others is spirit of step nine. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became. L5 aa and exercise metabolism saturday, february 8, 2020 7. In my experience, walking around with the weight of amends that need to be taken care of really sucks. Step 8 we made a list, aa na 8th step artist jennifer scott depicts making a list, in a selfportrait. It builds on step 8, which required the individual to make a list of everyone he or she has harmed throughout the battle with alcohol addiction.
Rely upon the twelve traditions the long form for clarification of what aa is and what aa is not. You can use the tools in paint to add something to a different document. Browse the aa directory to find a meeting near you. Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us hard to live with. This means it can be viewed across multiple devices, regardless of the underlying operating system. Aa is a program of recovery from alcoholism only use of the twelve steps in connection with programs and activities that are patterned after aa, but that address other problems, does not imply otherwise. One of the fun things about computers is playing with programs like paint. By making a list of the people we harmed and becoming willing to make amends, we take action toward healing the past with others and learning how to live in the world with our head held high, looking people right in the eye. Pdf file or convert a pdf file to docx, jpg, or other file format. If your scanner saves files as pdf portbale document format files, the potential exists to merge the individual files into one doc.
Sep 24, 2014 with step 8 we need to acknowledge that weve hurt others and are honestly willing to do something about it. Ive been to a meeting where they just handed out a paper and pen and said make the list. Part one als 40 day serendipity journey al kohallek begins his most ambitious undertaking part one covers the first nine steps using the first 164 pages of the big book alcoholics anonymous and the steps form the book 12 steps and 12 traditions. Willingness as a result of step 4, i see things about myself i would like to change. We can use our 4th step inventory to see many of the people who should be on our list. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. Fellowship step discussion booklet this is a printable booklet of this step discussion section of the web site in adobe reader pdf file format. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of recovering alcoholics who have chosen to help one another stay sober. Through step 8, you will also have opportunities to forgive yourself. Important important points points regarding amends. Its poor use of our emotional energy and it constricts our spirit. Remember that no individual member of aa is qualified to speak for the fellowship, except with the endorsement of the general services offices of alcoholics anonymous. My girlfriends guy friend, skip, went to alcoholics anonymous aa meetings.
A pdf file is a portable document format file, developed by adobe systems. This is designed as a very complete indepth list, but formatted in a way that is very straightforward and easy. Making a pdf file of a logo is surprisingly easy and is essential for most web designers. For more help, dont miss our guides to the 12 steps the twelve steps. We now make every effort to heal past embarrassment, dishonor, and humiliation from the people in our lives. Authors note the little red book evolved from a series of notes originally prepared as twelve step suggestions for aa beginners. Step 8 made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became. Printable 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous free pdf download. How to shrink a pdf file that is too large techwalla. An oversized pdf file can be hard to send through email and may not upload onto certain file managers. The 12 steps that produces 2nd fellowship within the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous. Show me all the harms i have caused with my behavior.
Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. It may be some have done us more harm than we have done them. Step 8 made a list of all persons we had harmed, and. I paid for a pro membership specifically to enable this feature. They dont even have to be sober to be a member of this. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. Excerpted from the big books explanation of step 9, pages 76 83 amend type a the people we hated resented page 77. The 12 steps and the principles behind them sober recovery. Can we stay sober and keep emotional balance under all. You will go through the process of forgiving other people and being forgiven.
Whether youre working the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, narcotics anonymous na, alanon, or any other program, step 8 can be humbling, but it can also lead to growth. Step 6 were entirely ready to have god remove all these defects of character. Jul 10, 2019 step 8 of aa may be one of the most difficult. It aids in the study of the book alcoholics anonymous and contains many helpful topics for discussion meetings. As you embark on step 8 of aa, youll need to prepare for the pain associated with your fresh or old emotional wounds. Made a list of all the persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. To combine pdf files into a single pdf document is easier than it looks.
Great step book for normies who want to become happy or happier also free if downloaded entitled. When addiction had its grip on me, some of my relationships with loved ones became strained, and i hurt some of those closest to me. A recurring discussion in the format of a book study. The paint program can help you make new image files, but it cannot open document or pdf file. This 12 step program has achieved widespread acceptance and forms the basis of aa programs operated by chapters around the. By michelle rae uy 24 january 2020 knowing how to combine pdf files isnt reserved. If you prefer you can use our jpeg version instead high resolution low resolution. The twelve step workbook of overeaters anonymous, second edition, pp. God, please remove my fears and show me your truth. Depending on the type of scanner you have, you might only be able to scan one page of a document at a time. Breaking down step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous jason.
The aa 8th step is the breaking point where you stop focusing solely on your recovery and is the beginning of making amends for what youve done to others. It is harder to go to an enemy than a friend, but the benefit is greater. If you have gotten to this step you have fully realized that a large part of your recovery seems to revolve around creating lists. The big step that needs to be taken in the eighth step of aa is putting together a comprehensive list of those that you have harmed or wronged during the course of your addiction. Important important points points regarding amends amends. The hope of step 2 follows the desperation of step 1 as the dawn follows the dark. With a person we dislike, we take the bit in our teeth. Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us.
Please make me willing to make amends to one and all. Now we need more action, without which we find that faith without works is dead. Jan 04, 2020 step nine of aa alcoholics anonymous is the perfect time to let go of the horrible way we feel about our past and to radically repair relationships. Our minds rebel at the very thought that we have lost control. Step 8 is regarded as one of the most challenging steps by many members. Once youve done it, youll be able to easily send the logos you create to clients, make them available for download, or attach them to emails in a fo. We have a list of all persons we have harmed and to whom col. The moment we ponder a twisted or broken relationship with an. Uncovering the purpose of aa step 8 made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. The continuous selfreflection you must do to complete this step might raise doubts about your recovery, it can be difficult to look at a list of the damages youve caused without wanting to seek an escape. We admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. Step 7 humbly asked him to remove our shortcomings. Breaking down step ten of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Because of this its important to work through this step with your sponsor.
Jan 05, 2020 step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous is the beginning of the process of making amends, forgiving others and possibly being forgiven by them, in addition to forgiving ourselves. The assets are polar opposites of the shortcomings they run parallel to. Prompt lists, option to list harms done, decide on timing of the amends, and a special became willing button with additional aa willingness resources from aa literature. Pdf is a hugely popular format for documents simply because it is independent of the hardware or application used to create that file. As long as we dont forgive, we hold onto our injury until justice is done. In step 9, you worked through the process of making amends. Step 06 character defects full step 06 defects old list step 06 defects and more. We came to believe in a power that would restore us. This article explains what pdfs are, how to open one, all the different ways. Spirituality is what happens to us when we work the steps within the aa fellowship community.
Dec 27, 2019 aa step 9 of the 12 steps is a call for recovering alcoholics to make amends. Part of the aa the original way 12 step guide is published below but will look and print better from the. Luckily, there are lots of free and paid tools that can compress a pdf file in just a few easy steps. This stepbook approaches step 8 by making a list of everyone you have ever had any relationship with of any kind for any length of time. Step 8 made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make. Printable 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous free pdf. At the end of the chapter in the aa bb, there is a story of a man who had been relieved of his drink. Read on to find out just how to combine multiple pdf files on macos and windows 10. We dont have to like making amends, we dont have to feel good about making them, we dont have to feel ready to do it. Its explained in chapter 11, a vision for you on page 164. Step 10 is significantly different than the other steps because youre now in the living phase. Step ten 88 continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. The pdf format allows you to create documents in countless applications and share them with others for viewing.
Continued to take personal inventory, and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it. Searching for a specific type of document on the internet is sometimes like looking for a needle in a haystack. Its a consuming job to make sure people pay for the hurt we feel. When youre working step 10, you focus on taking a personal inventory. Adobe designed the portable document format, or pdf, to be a document platform viewable on virtually any modern operating system. Dec 07, 2018 step 8 is a wonderful step for beginning to rebuild some bridges that were burned in active addiction. Step one we admitted that we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. Sort 8th step list by name, amends timing, or amends status. This was a very scary step to me well actually in my usual habit, i was looking ahead to the 9th step, so avoiding the 8th. Step 2 written inventory so, now we know where to find god deep down within ourselves.
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