Jan 21, 2017 mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as. 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. The new title in the fourth edition is acceptance and there really was no reason to change it. When i remember this, i can see ive never had it so good 1. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque, all. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. 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.
The process includes believing in a power greater than yourself, admitting past mistakes. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Acceptance greeting card featured an excerpt from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, page 417. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. 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. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. Learn about the importance of acceptance in recovering from alcohol. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god.
Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous psychology. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more. Through friends in california, i obtained the telephone number of dr. The inside was left blank to allow space for a personalized message from the buyer. Acceptance is the answer story page 407 soberrecovery. There are a number of treatment options available to help you recover from your alcohol problem. The reference pages are taken from the 4th edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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.
His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. Laser engraved acceptance quote from page 417 in the aa big book 6 x 8 hardwood wall plaque. If you are new and unfamiliar with the big book bb many of us change the words alcohol to food, alcoholic to compulsive overeater. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. 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. 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 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. 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 not serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to. Alcoholics anonymous quotes quotable quote and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Years go on and like many things i grew and out grew some of the. 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 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.
We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of alcoholics anonymous. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step.
The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. Because this book has become the basic text for our. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. I would suggest to all that they read the whole story, since it can be twisted out of context very easily. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. In this same study, having a positive attitude also strongly influenced disease acceptance. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164.
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. 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 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. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. We should talk about drugs and medicines in aa meetings so the new alcoholics will find out they can be helped in aa and are one of us. Paul was heard to say he didnt mean the things that everyone had turned it into to.
Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. 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. Paul is the author of the big book story doctor, alcoholic, addict, now acceptance was the answer which contains that famous passage on acceptance on page 449 now 417. The big book lays out the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous and includes personal stories of those who found recovery in the program. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely. At the end of study time, i would drink two beers, jump in bed, sleep real fast, and wake up smart. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous.
The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. 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. 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 whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc.
From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. My ever decreasing attention span i blame the digital age makes it difficult for me to actually complete a book unless it is a highly engrossing novel or biography that reads like a novel, but ready to heal is a page turner. And i was always glad to point it out, because i knew you wanted perfection, just as i did. Once you understand the importance of accepting your alcoholism, its important to reach out for help, if you have not already. 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. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned.
Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Jul 02, 20 and, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. From that moment on, i have not had a single compulsion to drink. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. This imperfect journey one womans story of recovery. Max and i had been married for twentyeight years when i ended up in a. 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. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great. Why dont you go home and get the big book and open it at page. The second edi tion, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,000 copies. This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card.
Ready to heal is an excellent book for and about female sex and love addicts. Acceptance is one of the basic building blocks of a 12step program. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or. The personal story doctor alcoholic addict which appeared in the 3rd edition of the big book and included the infamous page 449 was renamed and repositioned in the fourth edition of the big book, so page 449 is now page 417. Jan, 2020 according to one study, attending a support group for alcohol addiction had a strong influence on whether or not a person could achieve emotional acceptance of their alcohol addiction. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud duration. Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Page 417 acceptance alcoholics anonymous fourth edition acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. The edited book, mindfulness, acceptance, and the psychodynamic. Alcoholics anonymous, chapter 5 how it works pages 6571 duration. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise color bronze aa. Acceptance is the answer aa speakers 12step alcoholism.
It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. 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 aa speakers 12step alcoholism recovery duration. Many recovering alcoholics work the 12 steps with a sponsor. This card measures 5 x 7 similar to the standard greeting card. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as an inspiration for thousands of aa members. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa medallion. Aa and acceptance have taught me that there is a bit. The role of acceptance in recovery from alcohol addiction by. Ive had a situation happen recently that brought the page 417 reading to mind. And please dont get me talking about why they changed the title. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. See page 449 in the 3rd edition or page 417 in the 4th edition.
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. This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. 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 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. I must keep my magic magnifying mind on my acceptance and off my expectations, for my serenity is directly proportional to my level of acceptance. It was indeed the the beginning of a happy and joyous life. And, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous.
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