Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of alcoholics anonymous. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. Learn about the importance of acceptance in recovering from alcohol addiction, including a peek into a. 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. This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. The aa acceptance bookmark features a quote from the story acceptance was the answer. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by 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. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. 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. Jan, 2020 acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. 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, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage.
It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Page 417 acceptance alcoholics anonymous fourth edition acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. As he headed south toward his bottom, he ended up as a patient in the nut ward of the same hospital where he had been a doctor. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. My favorite passage from the big book of aa acceptance. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today bronze medallion sunset beach color picture and bronze 1 516 33mm medallion half dollar size 3d raised text on both sides. Does anyone have the paragraph acceptance from alcoholics anonymous and could they send it to me please. It was indeed the the beginning of a happy and joyous life. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only.
I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. This card measures 5 x 7 similar to the standard greeting card. In the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. Alcoholics anonymous quotes quotable quote 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 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. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services.
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. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. 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. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. What page can you find the famous aa paragraph beginning acceptance is the answer. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. Acceptance is one of the basic building blocks of a 12step program. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my lifeunacceptable to me, and. 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 exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment.
Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. Recovery shop is home to many unique designs related to alcoholics anonymous. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this 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. 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. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. The quote is taken from page 417 found in the alcoholics anonymous big book. The experience of any alcoholic will abundantly confirm this. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise color bronze aa. Acceptance greeting card featured an excerpt from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, page 417. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. Aa big book ch2 there is a solution 4th edition duration. 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.
It works for me every single time i choose to use it. 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. Big book 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 exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. 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. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. The inside was left blank to allow space for a personalized message from the buyer. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Big book acceptance p 417, and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Jul 02, 20 acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition posted on july 2, 20 by greatpoetrymhf.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Mar 26, 2012 given we know that the aa program is contained in the first 164 pages of the big book with further good information in the step essays of the 12 steps and 12 traditions book lets now follow the 2nd half of the prayer and meditation instructions found on pages 86, 87 and 88 of the book alcoholics anonymous big book page 87. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Aa morning meditation big book pages 86,87 and 88 explained. 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. Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. If you are new and unfamiliar with the big book bb many of us change the words alcohol to food, alcoholic to compulsive overeater. Sep 25, 2006 does anyone have the paragraph acceptance from alcoholics anonymous and could they send it to me please. 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.
His story contains what is perhaps the best known paragraph about acceptance in the big book, on page 417. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Here he speaks at the 10th anniversary of the legacy group of fort worth, in fort worth, texas, 040790 1. 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. I write daily inventory, i firmly believe the big book s promise that my. People in the program will get this, and maybe smile or honk. Does anyone have the paragraph acceptance from alcoholics. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. In this same study, having a positive attitude also strongly influenced disease acceptance. Max and i had been married for twentyeight years when i ended up in a. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. These observations would be academic and pointless if our friend never took the first drink, thereby setting the terrible cycle in motion.
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. 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. The reference pages are taken from the 4th edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Mar 02, 2014 in the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa medallion. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. 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. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
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