I recorded this for myself, so I can listen to each chapter when I need it.  I figured some one else might appreciate hearing the chapters read.  My disclaimer is that I'm not a professional and sometimes trip over my words.  FYI

I recorded this for myself, so I can listen to each chapter when I need it.  I figured some one else might appreciate hearing the chapters read.  My disclaimer is that I'm not a professional and sometimes trip over my words.  FYI

Read page 76, second paragraph in BB, and Step Seven in AA 12x12, OA 12x12 and Woman’s Way.  Three weeks of Seventh Step listing defects (have to start over if you miss a day).

Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous

12x12 of AA

22. Read page 76, first paragraph in BB, Step Six in AA 12x12, OA 12x12 and Woman’s Way.  Create list of character defects/defenses from inventory.  Are there any defects/defenses to add to the list?  Write on each defect/defense answering the following:

1. How does this character defect/defense serve me?

23.  [Optional: Simplify your list of fears and follow these instructions for each fear, e.g., “How is this fear serving me?”]

Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous

12x12 of AA

I spoke this morning and talked about step one, getting older, and dealing with chronic illess.

21. Then sponsee to do as instructed in the BB on page 75, last paragraph.

Link to AA Big Book online

Please check out the OA Rise website at OARise.org :

"OA-RISE (#88993) is an officially recognized meeting of the Overeaters Anonymous 12 step program. Our mission is to provide inspiring speaker meetings of depth and authenticity while supporting World Service through financial contributions. We offer 3-hour OA speaker meetings on the first and third Sundays of each month from 1pm-4pm (Pacific Time).  We aim to bring the voice and stories of non-circuit speakers into focus, encouraging our own growth as we spread hope through our stories of experience with other compulsive eaters."

Please check out the OA Rise website at OARise.org :

"OA-RISE (#88993) is an officially recognized meeting of the Overeaters Anonymous 12 step program. Our mission is to provide inspiring speaker meetings of depth and authenticity while supporting World Service through financial contributions. We offer 3-hour OA speaker meetings on the first and third Sundays of each month from 1pm-4pm (Pacific Time).  We aim to bring the voice and stories of non-circuit speakers into focus, encouraging our own growth as we spread hope through our stories of experience with other compulsive eaters."

Please check out the OA Rise website at OARise.org :

"OA-RISE (#88993) is an officially recognized meeting of the Overeaters Anonymous 12 step program. Our mission is to provide inspiring speaker meetings of depth and authenticity while supporting World Service through financial contributions. We offer 3-hour OA speaker meetings on the first and third Sundays of each month from 1pm-4pm (Pacific Time).  We aim to bring the voice and stories of non-circuit speakers into focus, encouraging our own growth as we spread hope through our stories of experience with other compulsive eaters."

You can find the poem here: https://internetpoem.com/louise-gluck/the-wild-iris-poem/