GET THERE FASTER
FIRST ABOUT TOOLS
In OA, we have tools that help us as we work the Steps. Remember to use these tools every week to support you on this journey. These tools will help keep you engaged when things get rough. Also, your use of the tools will help others stay engaged.
Meet with (phone, video, or in person) your Step Study guide, partner, or sponsor (recommended to schedule ahead of time)
Attend at least 2 meetings this week. You can find meetings by visiting www.oaunity.org/meetings or https://oa.org/find-a-meeting/?type=0
Make at least 2 phone calls every day
you may have to leave a message – that’s o.k.
Post on the text line at least 2 times this week (To be added to Whatsapp textline, text Becca D at (615) 496-9801 and give your first name, last initial, and phone number. Be sure to download Whatsapp to your phone.)
1) Post something about the step study
2) Post a response to someone else’s post
Be of service this week (Remember that service works when all else fails to keep us abstinent!)
do something for someone else
accept a service commitment for the Step Study
or be of service in some other way
Write or journal at least 2 times this week
STEP STUDY ASSIGNMENTS - SUGGESTED SCHEDULE
Below you will find a suggested schedule for completing this weeks Step Study assignments. Each day USUALLY includes about 30 minutes of reading or writing and 30 minutes of listening to a recording of a recovering members experience, strength, and hope on this Step. Assignments are suggested for 6 days with the 7th day being a day of rest or catching up if you fell behind.
1. Day One:
Listen to 30 min of Dealing with Challenges by Don C (133) (most podcasts in this study can be found at https://www.avision4you.info/.)
2. Day Two:
Listen to 30 min of Dealing with Challenges by Don C (133)
3. Day Three:
Finish listening to 30 min of Dealing with Challenges by Don C (133)
4. Day Four:
Rewrite or type the AA Big Book pages 60 starting with “(a) That we were alcoholic and could …” through the end of the Third Step Prayer on page 63 ending with “May I do Thy will always!”. Put these pages in the first person and write it in a way that speaks to you. One example appears below.
5. Day Five:
Read what you have written to four OA members.
6. Day Six:
It has been said that the first three steps of the program can be summarized as “I can’t. God can. I think I will let God.” Write about what these statements mean to you?
OPTIONAL: Bob D - Having an Unmanageable Life - Steps 2 & 3 (YouTube)
Be sure to review your Step Two and Three work with your sponsor, Step working partner, or guide.
LIST OF STEP STUDY ASSIGNMENTS
Listen to Dealing with Challenges by Don C (133) (most podcasts in this study can be found at https://www.avision4you.info/.)
Rewrite or type the AA Big Book pages 60 starting with “(a) That we were alcoholic and could …” through the end of the Third Step Prayer on page 63 ending with “May I do Thy will always!”. Put these pages in the first person and write it in a way that speaks to you. One example appears below.
Read what you have written to four OA members.
It has been said that the first three steps of the program can be summarized as “I can’t. God can. I think I will let God.” Write about what these statements mean to you?
OPTIONAL: Bob D - Having an Unmanageable Life - Steps 2 & 3 (YouTube)