In this addendum, the term spiritual is taken to the widest possible range of meaning, granting acceptance to a much more materialist view of the process. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. I wonder if youve ever had a problem accepting what life hands you. Acceptance is the answer to all my problems powerful. How did you come to write the story thats in the big book. Big book acceptance quote laser engraved wooden plaques recovery. And acceptance to 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. Acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Theres more to quitting drinking than quitting drinking o, paul, n, jack on. I bought the big book after my second meeting and read most of it that night.
Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. Monthly big book readings aa the original way group. The promises 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. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place or thing, or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i find no serenity until i accept that person, place or thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
This was a gift for someone who is always referring to page 417 in the big book. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Every addict in the world has the chance to experience our message in his or. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Last week my partner celebrated 6 months of sobriety, over the july 4th weekend. 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. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. 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. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. The official name of the aa big book is alcoholics anonymous.
The big book has given me that comfort and the push to. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. 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. You can look for the isbn of this book on the web 9781483907253, and notice that several publishers other than lark publishing appear to have made this book in 20. Early on i was talking to a friend of mine, jack n. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. 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. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition posted on july 2, 20 by greatpoetrymhf. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. Step 4 big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5, pp 63. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Considering the 4th edition of the big book was published in 2001, according to the aa website. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly.
Paul os story of acceptance in the aa big book and. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of alcoholics anonymous. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. In the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. Acceptance quote plaque recovery gifts and slogan plaques at. My purpose is to make the text of the big book available to anyone in the u. Big book is actually a nickname for the book that caught on so universally that the official name is almost never used. 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. In this same study, having a positive attitude also strongly influenced disease acceptance. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and.
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. The book was written primarily by aa cofounder bill w. The introduction delves into what the solution is for alcoholics and drug addicts by examining the chapter out of the big book of a. With over 400 pages, the big book is filled with personal anecdotes of alcoholics and the 12 steps that pave the path to recovery. 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. 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. Resentment in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it.
An item on page 449 of the big book, third edition, contains the phrase. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Whowhat is on page 3rd edition 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 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. In your big book story, you say that acceptance is the key to everything. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks. 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. Alcoholics anonymous big books abookman, a book man. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. For your information below is a list of printable documents to use in your aa meetings.
The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. Acceptance aka page 449, page 417 or acceptence acceptance was an idea in a personal story introduced in the 3rd edition and stories are not included here. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
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Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. Big book i read the book, returned it to my analyst 412 taken 1st step 4123. His is the fourth edition of the book 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. We made this book so that anyone who wants to can point easily to all 12 step instructions in the big book. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. The primary instructions for the 12 steps are highlighted, in. Paul i think today that my job really is to enjoy life whether i like it or not.
I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. Na third step prayer wooden plaque narcotics anonymous recovery gifts 3rd step prayer. All of the efforts of narcotics anonymous are inspired by the primary purpose of our groups. 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. Our big book step instructions booklet is published below for public use and printing adobe acrobat pdf. New stories have been added to the personal histories. Alcoholics anonymous quotes quotable quote and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Several naa staff also blog about their respective subject matter as an added benefit to the readership. And, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Learn about the importance of acceptance in recovering from alcohol addiction, including a peek into a. Theres more to quitting drinking than quitting drinking.
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