THE BIG BOOK
This chapter begins with the line, “How many times have people said to us: ‘I can take it or leave it alone.’”
What is “The Doctor’s Opinion”?
This step asks us to admit we are powerless over alcohol.
What is Step 1?
This slogan reminds us to stay present instead of worrying about tomorrow
What is “One Day at a Time”?
This simple action connects us to another alcoholic and breaks isolation
What is making a phone call?
This is the only requirement for AA membership
What is a desire to stop drinking?
This chapter contains the story of how AA began.
WHAT IS BILL'S STORY
This step involves turning our will and our lives over to the care of a Higher Power
What is Step 3
This slogan encourages us to pause before reacting.
What is “Easy Does It”?
This acronym warns us of four emotional states that can lead to relapse.
What is HALT?
This type of service involves greeting newcomers at the door.
What is being a greeter?
This chapter explains how alcohol affects the mind and body and why we cannot safely drink.
What is “More About Alcoholism”?
This step requires a “searching and fearless moral inventory.”
What is Step 4?
This slogan reminds us that sobriety is built through repetition.
what is keep it simple?
This tool helps us stay grounded by focusing on gratitude
What is make a gratitude list?
This service position keeps the meeting running smoothly and on time.
what is the chairperson?
This chapter outlines the spiritual principles behind the Twelve Steps.
What is “We Agnostics”?
This step is where we make direct amends to people we have harmed.
What is step 9?
This slogan helps us avoid unnecessary conflict and drama.
What is “Live and Let Live”?
This tool involves writing down our fears, resentments, and patterns.
What is an inventory?
This phrase describes how helping others helps us stay sober.
“You can’t keep it unless you give it away”?
This chapter describes the promises that begin to appear as we work the program.
WHAT IS INTO ACTION
This step is about carrying the message and practicing the principles in all our affairs.
What is step 12?
This slogan encourages us to let go of control and trust the process.
What is “Let Go and Let God”?
This tool is often suggested when we feel overwhelmed or spiritually disconnected.
What is prayer and meditation?
This service role represents the group at district meetings.
What is the GSR (General Service Representative)?