In this same study, having a positive attitude also strongly influenced disease acceptance. The first step of anything is a beginning, so the first step of the alcoholics anonymous 12 steps is the beginning of your recovery process. Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of 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. Acceptance was the answer the alcoholics guide to alcoholism. Openmindedness is not limited or it would not be openmindedness. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership.
Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Acceptance paragraph from the big book of alcoholics anonymous step by step friday, oct. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. I was with my family over the weekend which always gives my program grist for my recovery mill. So far, try as they might, the first 164 pages havent been changed. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here.
This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. This card measures 5 x 7 similar to the standard greeting card. While the internal difficulties of our adolescent period were being ironed out, public acceptance of a. The story is known by two names, doctor, alcoholic, addict or acceptance was the answer depending on which edition you bought. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable.
The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. 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. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. If you have a resentment you want to be free of, if you will pray for the person or the thing tha. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. The big book friends is an informal discussion group where men and women interested in the big book of alcoholics anonymous daily discuss the pages of the big book. The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. 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. It is referred to so often in meetings that it is almost a supplement to the first 164 pages. Alcoholics anonymous uses the 12 steps to guide members through the recovery process. This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. Jul 24, 2018 acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Consequently, it follows that some would regard the big book with a measure of reverence.
I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. 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. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. Laser engraved acceptance quote from page 417 in the aa big book 6 x 8 hardwood wall plaque. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more. I stayed and listened, careful to let them know i didnt have a problem. I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. 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, situation.
As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Acceptance greeting card featured an excerpt from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, page 417. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque, all. Jan 21, 2017 in 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. Learn about the importance of acceptance in recovering from alcohol addiction, including a peek into a famous passage from the a.
I love this reading and only heard the whirling dervish metaphor from that pamphlet yesterday morning for the first time when i chaired on acceptance and no expectations. 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. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. If you would like to become a member, please send a blank email to. No matter how bad our lives have become, we are always accepted in the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous. Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step group.
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. We remember that we have the disease of alcoholism, and that it takes a long time to achieve self acceptance on a deep level. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict. 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. 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. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers of alcoholic men and women to recovery, there exists a sentiment.
Breaking down step one of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. The first involves an understanding of how surrender is operative in twelvestep recovery programs like alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. 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. 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 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. 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 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. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous psychology.
Index for the big book i am your disease promises of alcohol vs aa letting go acceptance was the answer the doctors opinion the 6 original steps in bill ws handwriting principles of the 12step recovery process recovery process the 12 steps with the promises 12 steps of insanity big book goals step 1 emotional sobriety step 2 proposition exercise. Acceptance is one of the basic building blocks of a 12step program. Acceptance is the answer story page 407 soberrecovery. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. 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. 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. 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. 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 from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. If you have resentment you want to be free of, if you will pray for the person or thing that you resent, you will be free. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god.
Addict, language of the heart, recovery wisdom, stories from the big book, the big book acceptance is the key. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. They often use the big book and other literature to help members take responsibility for changing their own lives and supporting those around them. This excerpt above is from a share or a personal story at the back of the big book.
What two things has to happen for everyone in that town to have an opportunity to recover, if heshe can or will. 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. 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. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. What message do you think they were delivering to potential new people around aa versus the message that is delivered today in aa. 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. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. Accepting ourselves as we are resolves the problem of expecting human perfection. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting.
Acceptance is the key the alcoholics guide to alcoholism. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. Jan, 2020 the role of acceptance in recovery from alcohol addiction by. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as an inspiration for thousands of aa members. 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 inside was left blank to allow space for a personalized message from the buyer. Just as recent as a day or two ago, someone on another post here. This book is a powerful powerful message on how to change the person we brought through those doors of alcoholics anonymous, one day at a time. Jan 29, 2006 acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. Surrendering to god will be looked at in three ways. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous 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 at this moment. There is more to not drinking, then just not drinking by dr. Someone was having a problem with resentment in the meeting this morning in stepchat, and i told them to read this as i was told to and it helped me. 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. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than. Acceptance is one of the biggest subjects discussed the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This article will examine the spirituality of surrender as a means of coming home to god 1. 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.
The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. 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. Linked with the permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. New hampshire intergroup adopted from akron archives big book stories. So i figured i would post it here so i have it handy. But i will not have the benefit of contact with you who write this book. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an.