Workshop: Has AA Lost It’s Edge?

The Big Book is the basic text of Alcoholics Anonymous, written by Bill W. and first published in 1939. It outlines the Twelve Steps program for recovery from alcoholism and includes personal stories of recovery, advice for spouses, family members, and employers, as well as counsel for agnostics. The book emphasizes the importance of admitting powerlessness over alcohol, seeking help from a higher power, and community support in achieving and maintaining sobriety. It has been widely influential and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.

Written primarily by Bill Wilson, one of the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous, this book outlines the 12-step program for recovering from alcoholism. It includes personal stories of recovery, explanations of the steps, and chapters targeted at specific audiences such as agnostics, wives, and employers. The book emphasizes the importance of admitting powerlessness over alcohol, seeking help from a higher power, and community support. It has been highly influential and has sold over 37 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling books of all time.

In 'Power vs. Force,' Dr. David R. Hawkins explores the distinction between power and force, arguing that anything below the 200 level of consciousness is negative and life-destructive, while anything above is positive and life-sustaining. The book uses Applied Kinesiology and concepts from particle physics, nonlinear dynamics, and chaos theory to support its study of human behavior. It is divided into three parts, focusing on the nature of power and force, the quality of human interactions, and the evolution of human consciousness. Hawkins advocates for aligning oneself with positive, life-sustaining elements to enhance personal power and integrity.