We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. I firmly believe the big books promise that my troubles are of my own making, that being said my current teachers tells. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. 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. Acceptance is one of the basic building blocks of a 12step program. 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. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or. Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as an inspiration for thousands of aa members. 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.
Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Aa acceptance coffee mug with page 417 screen printed on sides. Alcoholics anonymous quotes quotable quote and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. 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. 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. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situationsome fact of my lifeunacceptable 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. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. 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.
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. Aa acceptance is the answer coffee mug, coffee mugs. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. 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. 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. Laser engraved acceptance quote from page 417 in the aa big book 6 x 8 hardwood wall plaque. 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. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. 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.
Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as. 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. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. In this same study, having a positive attitude also strongly influenced disease acceptance. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. Acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque, all. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
The purpose of this site is to help anyone in active addiction find their path to recovery. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. 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. Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of alcoholics anonymous.
Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. I stayed and listened, careful to let them know i didnt have a problem. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. 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. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it.
Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. 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. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. 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 situationsome fact of my lifeunacceptable to me, and. 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. 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.
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