Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems read the page here according to the big book, it is not possible to become a moderate drinker or give up completely unless the understanding of the alcoholics is achieved and abstinence is made a strict goal of ones life. The minnesota recovery page is not an organization, nor is the minnesota recovery page endorsed by or affiliated with alcoholics anonymous, alanon, or any other group. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is. Acceptance is the answer story page 407 soberrecovery. The acceptance prayer posted on march 2, 2014 in the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as an inspiration for thousands of aa members. The quote is taken from page 417 found in the alcoholics anonymous big book. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous psychology.
Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either. Ive had a situation happen recently that brought the page 417 reading to mind. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. The most recent ones are nearest to the top of the page. My favorite passage from the big book of aa acceptance prayer. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment.
Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. Recovery shop is home to many unique designs related to alcoholics anonymous. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you from honestly asking yourself what they mean to you. Linked with the permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Page 417 acceptance alcoholics anonymous fourth edition acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze keychain aa. Aa big book pages 417 420 562562 daughter s i will always be black families of the ozarks volume four a thermal transport in graphene few aa mexico situation doentation. My favorite passage from the big book of aa acceptance. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. When we begin to live life on lifes terms with right thinking and equanimity, we act with emotional sobriety. Jul 07, 2010 his most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. Feel free to email any quotes you may have or would like to see added.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place. Emotional sobriety has many more aspects and, as we live the life aa has given us, more will be revealed. The edited book, mindfulness, acceptance, and the psychodynamic evolution can be. Nov 04, 2019 alcoholics anonymous believes that recovery is a lifelong process, so the big book is a continual companion in a recovering alcoholics life. This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you find in this book. When i first heard the promises i wanted what you all had. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. Also goes with bb of aa pg 417 in fourth addition or pg 449 in 3rd edition.
Sober since may 16, 2011 the following 3 users say thank you to sugarbear1 for this useful post. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. Quotations from the big book quotations came directly from the 3rd edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. It was indeed the the beginning of a happy and joyous life. Jul, 2011 in the famous passage on acceptance at page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we read that. In the famous passage on acceptance at page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we read that. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an.
If you have a resentment you want to be free of 3rd edition page 552, 4th edition page 552. Jan, 2020 according to one study, attending a support group for alcohol addiction had a strong influence on whether or not a person could achieve emotional acceptance of their alcohol addiction. This book is a powerful powerful message on how to change the person we brought through those doors of alcoholics anonymous, one day at a time. Jul 02, 20 acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition posted on july 2, 20 by greatpoetrymhf. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Get a better understanding of a variety topics used in meetings. Letting go of anger and emotional disturbances blogger. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism.
Changes made to the big book for the fourth edition familiar passages doctors opinion. This short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. Acceptance the big book edition, pg 417 aa quotes, quotable quotes, book. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. But i will not have the benefit of contact with you who write this book. Jan 21, 2017 mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. Most significantly you have to love them and you have to have the present of teaching.
Emotional sobriety is not something we either have or dont have. This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. Sobriety topic finder is the perfect tool for your sobriety. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment.
Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Quotations from the big book of alcoholics aonoymous. For a while i had a real resentment about changing the name. And, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When, therefore, we speak to you of god, we mean your own conception of god.
Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. What two things has to happen for everyone in that town to have an opportunity to recover, if heshe can or will. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at. And, yet, as important a message as it is, in recent weeks.
Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. In this same study, having a positive attitude also strongly influenced disease acceptance. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my lifeunacceptable to me, and.
The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book. The aa acceptance bookmark features a quote from the story acceptance was the answer. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. I was in a terrible state but heard the promises and yes wanted to be like all the ones who had been around a while and understood how to find these promises and how to ket them too. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Acceptance is the answer to all my problems 3rd edition page 449, 4th edition page 417. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa medallion. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. Acceptance is one of the basic building blocks of a 12step program. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. The text got this name because the first edition of the book had rather thick pages, making the book even thicker than its content would suggest. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. I need to concentrate not so much on what needs to be changed in the world as on what needs to be changed in me and my attitudes. From chapter 5, pages 5860 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. According to the book on page 417, it is clearly mentioned the fundamental step towards emancipation is acceptance, coming into terms with reality, realizing the ground truth that one is indeed addicted. Acceptance is the answer to all my problems today bronze alcoholics anonymous sobriety keychain sunset beach picture and bronze 1 516 33mm medallion half dollar size on a nice gold tone keyring 3d raised text on both sides.
What message do you think they were delivering to potential new people around aa versus the message that is delivered today in aa. Acceptance page 417 big book post by no bovine scat. Alcoholics anonymous quotes quotable quote and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Acceptance is the answer to all my problems today bronze alcoholics anonymous coin sunset beach picture in bronze 1 516 33mm medallion half dollar size 3d raised text on both sides. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is often referred to in alcoholics anonymous meetings aa as the big book. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque all recovery. One of my home group members always quotes that passage i posted. There is more to not drinking, then just not drinking by dr. My 10 favorite lines from the big book of alcoholics anonymous by kelly fitzgerald junco 072916 there is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. Acceptance page 417 aa big book welding hand book pdf free download, page 1 at one time the admission that i was and am an why dont you go home and get the big book and but i made my admission just the same. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. Quotes from alcoholics anonymous minnesota recovery page. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is. The aa acceptance bookmark features a quote from the story. If you have a resentment you want to be free of 3rd edition page 552, 4th edition page. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being. Acceptance is the answer aa speakers 12step alcoholism recovery duration. Recovering alcoholics regularly refer to the big book as they progress in recovery, and they use it to help new members as they begin their recovery process. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Acceptance is the answer to all my problems powerful. The minnesota recovery page is a directory of resources for recovery from chemical addiction in minnesota. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage.
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