Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. Place paid gift card message here and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situation some fact of my. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Until then, ill get a little angry and then read page 449, or 417, whichever book i happen to have access to at the time, and. We hope that 164 and more is useful, and strengthens your understanding of the aa. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation.
This short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. The quote is taken from page 417 found in the alcoholics anonymous big book. 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. Top 70 fake people quotes and fake friends sayings page 2 of 9 dreams. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover.
A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. After the reading, they went around the table for comments, and for the first time in my life, i found. Also goes with bb of aa pg 417 in fourth addition or pg 449 in 3rd edition. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. Acceptance is the answer aa speakers 12step alcoholism recovery duration. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Read the book alcoholics anonymous from the frontispiece through the end of chapter 11 a vision for you pg 164. One of my home group members always quotes that passage i posted. 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. 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 alcoholics. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. 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. 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. 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. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction.
Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. Linked with the permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. Its unfortunate for those who have taken half measures, but i would be willing to put my hand out to them when they return. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6.
Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. This is the step prayer that comes from the aa book titled alcoholics anonymous. 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. 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.
Acceptance was the answer acceptance is the key to my relationship with god today. From pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through. 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. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. My ever decreasing attention span i blame the digital age makes it difficult for me to actually complete a book unless it is a highly engrossing novel or biography that reads like a novel, but ready to heal is a page turner. Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. 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. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. It works for me every single time i choose to use it. Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of. Sometimes its the big stuff my mom died after a horrific 6week nightmare of bile acid eroding her intestines after a.
Today i find its the best thing that has ever happened to me. Last week my partner celebrated 6 months of sobriety, over the july 4th weekend. If persisted in for a few months, the effect on a mans family is sure to be great. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. Through friends in california, i obtained the telephone number of dr. 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. And, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. In the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. 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. Jan, 2020 learn about the importance of acceptance in recovering from alcohol addiction, including a peek into a famous passage from the a. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic.
We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me. This imperfect journey one womans story of recovery. How did you come to write the story thats in the big book.
Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous psychology. Acceptance is one of the basic building blocks of a 12step program. 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. Jul 02, 20 acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition posted on july 2, 20 by greatpoetrymhf. On page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of resentments towards a person. Acceptance is the answer story page 407 soberrecovery. Jul 07, 2010 his most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449.
His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. Sep 25, 2006 does anyone have the paragraph acceptance from alcoholics anonymous and could they send it to me please. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze keychain aa. My favorite passage from the big book of aa acceptance. Max and i had been married for twentyeight years when i ended up in a. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an.
Ready to heal is an excellent book for and about female sex and love addicts. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque all recovery. This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover as of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Recovery shop is home to many unique designs related to alcoholics anonymous.
Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa medallion. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of alcoholics anonymous.
When you come through the doors of aa, it is suggested that you purchase a big book. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Alcoholics anonymous quotes quotable quote and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. This imperfect journey one womans story of recovery from. 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. Page 417 acceptance alcoholics anonymous fourth edition acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. The purpose of the big book is to show precisely how numerous alcoholics have recovered. The aa acceptance bookmark features a quote from the story acceptance was the answer. I never just sit and do nothing while waiting for him to tell me what to do. Simply because it is impossible to explain what we see, feel, direct, and use, without a reason. 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. It was indeed the the beginning of a happy and joyous life. Acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. Rather, i do whatever is in front of me to be done, and i leave the results up to him. The original twelve steps as published in 1939 edition of the book are detailed as under. 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.
To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Jul, 2011 in the famous passage on acceptance at page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we read that. 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. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as. 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. Without embracing the literature, success in aa is difficult. For a while i had a real resentment about changing the name. They opened a book and read a chapter titled step seven. We admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. People in the program will get this, and maybe smile or honk.
Does anyone have the paragraph acceptance from alcoholics anonymous and could they send it to me please. We were fortunate to be able to spend the holiday together, and took time to reflect on the changes weve seen in ourselves and each other over these 6 months as weve both truly begun working on our recoveries. 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. 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. 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. For the serious student of the aa big book, what follows are some recommendations from the author of this study guide in the approach to take when utilizing this supplemental material. The edited book, mindfulness, acceptance, and the psychodynamic evolution can be. 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.
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