I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. 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. 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. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. 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. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, written by the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. 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. Tolerance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. 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. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. 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.
To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. The first involves an understanding of how surrender is operative in twelvestep recovery programs like alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance is the answer aa speakers 12step youtube. The inside was left blank to allow space for a personalized message from the buyer.
Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. 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. I stayed and listened, careful to let them know i didnt have a problem. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. Surrendering to god will be looked at in three ways. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous psychology.
Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. 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. 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. This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Although the process can have spiritual undertones, it does not require a person to commit themselves to a. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. Alcoholics anonymous uses the 12 steps to guide members through the recovery process. This card measures 5 x 7 similar to the standard greeting card. For the first time, i felt part of a group without having to be perfect to get approval. Am i ready to go to any lengths to recover from alcoholism.
I went through college on scholarships, work study programs, and student loans. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first edition is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by william g. Acceptance was the answer the alcoholics guide to alcoholism. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. This short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. 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. Many of us believe that using alcohol was our only problem, denying the fact that our lives had become unmanageable.
The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. While the internal difficulties of our adolescent period were being ironed out, public acceptance of a. Acceptance is one of the biggest subjects discussed 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 person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is. 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 lack of self acceptance is a problem for many recovering alcoholics. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w.
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 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. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. If you would like to become a member, please send a blank email to. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. Learn about the importance of acceptance in recovering from alcohol addiction, including a peek into a famous passage from the a. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them.
Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. In this same study, having a positive attitude also strongly influenced disease acceptance. 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 anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous quotes quotable quote and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
He is the author of acceptance is the answer in the big book. Acceptance greeting card featured an excerpt from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, page 417. This article will examine the spirituality of surrender as a means of coming home to god 1. 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. Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of alcoholics anonymous. One way of testing whether or not we have taken step one, is to ask yourself the question posed in the big book. Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Page 552, 4th edition someone was having a problem with resentment in the meeting this morning in stepchat, and i told them to read this as i. My favorite passage from the big book of aa acceptance. This subtle defect is difficult to identify and often goes unrecognized. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. It is referred to so often in meetings that it is almost a supplement to the first 164 pages. This excerpt above is from a share or a personal story at the back of the big book. Big book online of aa pdf download big book online pdf of alcoholics anonymous.
Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as. 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. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. They often use the big book and other literature to help members take responsibility for changing their own lives and supporting those around them. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. Just as recent as a day or two ago, someone on another post here. The story is known by two names, doctor, alcoholic, addict or acceptance was the answer depending on which edition you bought.
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