Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners & Refresher Class Sessions Prepared by Mike & Kathy L, West Orange, NJ Revision 1.0 May 5, For additional copies visit http://back.to/aabasics on the Internet ____________________________________________________________________________________ 17 So, if your choice is to live on a spiritual basis, rest assured that not only is a spiritual awakening possible, it is a guarantee, provided we keep an open mind and take the Steps as described in this book. We’re going to begin this process of admittance with the st Step. On page 30, the Big Book tells us exactly what we have to do to make the admission that we’re real alcoholics. It says, We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. This is the first step in recovery. The delusion that we are like other people, or presently maybe, has to be smashed.” In order to smash the delusion that we’re not alcoholics, we’re going to ask each of you to answer a simple question, Are you ready to concede (which means admit) to your innermost self you are powerless over alcohol In other words, Are you alcoholic All that is required is a yes or no answer. If you are not convinced you are an alcoholic or that your life is unmanageable, please let someone know at the break. Your “sponsor”, “spiritual advisor or one of us is willing to spend time with you to discuss your reservations. Maybe you’re not an alcoholic and you’re hereby mistake. Whatever the case maybe, we’re willing to take the time with you to help you discover your truth. For those who are ready, let’s take the st Step together. Will all those who are taking the Steps with us this weekend please stand. This is the final First Step question:
