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. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. Chapter 4 we agnostics i n the precedingchapters you have learned something of alcoholism. 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. Bookmarks on page 1 are 2 x 6 made with quality chromolux paper with note lines on back. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque, all. 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. Acceptance is the answer to all my problems powerful. The transparent film adds strength, rigidity and protection, which extends the life of bookmarks and. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or.
Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. How it works taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063 being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will an how it works big book pgs. See more ideas about quotes, alcoholics anonymous quotes and life quotes. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. Welcome to the sonoma county intergroup felowship website of alcoholics anonymous. A nd acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Sep 25, 2006 and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. From the big book, 3rd edition now page 417 from the 4th edition acceptance is the answer. 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 aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. 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.
Here you will find a schedule of aa meetings, aa news and events, and useful resources for the newcomer about aa and our wonderful fellowship. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. Acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The little big red book limited to 4,730 individually numbered copies the same number printed of the first editionfirst printing big book affectionately known as big red. 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 big book has given me that comfort and the push to move forward. 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. 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. 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. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known.
It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. Last week my partner celebrated 6 months of sobriety, over the july 4th weekend. Then we have the voices who cry for sex and more sex. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man, book.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Since we treat sex like any other problem, we can apply the same approach we took there to our general conduct as well. 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 until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. Life is 10% what you make it and 90% how you take it. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. 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. This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous.
Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Next time you and he have a heated discussion, no matter what the subject, it should be the privilege of either to smile and say, this is getting serious. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. It may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Laser engraved acceptance quote from page 417 in the aa big book 6 x 8 hardwood wall plaque. Does anyone have the paragraph acceptance from alcoholics. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa medallion. Also, someone told me once the answers to all my problems are answered in the first three words on page 112 in the 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. 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. When i first heard the promises i wanted what you all had. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as an inspiration for thousands of aa. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa keychain. And, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Aa sonoma county intergroup fellowship alcoholics anonymous. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Acceptance color aa sobriety medallion page 449 recoverychip. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous.
For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Rather, i do whatever is in front of me to be done, and i leave the results up to him. We hope we have made clear the distinction between the alcoholic and. Jul 02, 20 acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition posted on july 2, 20 by greatpoetrymhf. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services.
Acceptance was the answer acceptance is the key to my relationship with god today. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance is one of the basic building blocks of a 12step program. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. 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. They think we do not have enough of it, or that it isnt the right kind. 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. Jan, 2020 acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. Acceptance is knowing the past will never get better.
And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today keychain medallion sunset beach picture in bronze 1 516 33mm medallion half dollar size 3d raised text on both sides. 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. Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of alcoholics anonymous. Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step group. Alcoholics anonymous quotes quotable quote and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. We have to list the people we have hurt what well be working on in steps 8 and 9. Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. Acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. 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. 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. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned.
Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. It seems almost too simple to be true, but acceptance accepting things exactly as they are can be the key that unlocks the door to happiness. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise color bronze aa. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. 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.
Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. I never just sit and do nothing while waiting for him to tell me what to do. Big book acceptance p 417, and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Spirituality page 417 of the big book i have been having some discomfort in how things have been.
Because this book has become the basic text for our. Page 417 acceptance alcoholics anonymous fourth edition acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Aa books, aa literature, and aa pamphlets are just a few of the many items available for aa groups. From page 70 in the big book, we can also write a general conduct ideal.
In the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. One of the lines of this prayer, for it is by selfforgetting that one finds, the coin 2 character defects make problems seem larger than they are helped me determine that focusing on matters other than myself was important. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an.
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