It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. Though it was not our intention to create such an impression, many alcoholics have nevertheless concluded that in order to recover they must acquire an immediate and overwhelming godconsciousness followed at once by a vast change in feeling and outlook. The second edition 1955 consisted of 1,150,000 copies. The usual outcome was that people continued to wrong us and we stayed sore. It was indeed the the beginning of a happy and joyous life. They are solely provided as part of the sites owners 12 step work in reaching out to the alcoholic who still suffers. 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 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. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Dan jones, author of the templars, returns to dazzle readers with a fascinating look at the crusades. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Jan, 2020 its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Jul 07, 2010 his most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Acceptance is knowing the past will never get better. Does anyone have the paragraph acceptance from alcoholics. Alcoholics anonymous aa is an addictionrecovery program that utilizes the 12step model. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages. Mar 23, 2010 a bunch of people contributed to it so collectively, the author can be cited as alcoholics anonymous.
Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. How do i cite alcoholics anonymous big book apastyle in text. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. 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 strong. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. The 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous big book twelve steps. 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. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Sep 25, 2006 and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. At any rate, discounting someone else s truth can be a slippery slope as facts can be declared, but truth, especially spiritual in nature, is open to the interpretation of each individual, as the big book teaches. His story, home brewmeister, can be found on page 297 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. Essentially this is to ask for the resources of grace by. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationasome fact of my lifeaunacceptable 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. Jul 02, 20 acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition greatpoetrymhfs weblog july 2, 20 2. Recovery jewelry, recovery book covers, coin holders click to follow. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. 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 big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The hazelden betty ford foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs. Single copy also available in package of 20 copies.
Next time you and he have a heated discussion, no matter what the subject, it should be the privilege of either to smile and say, this is getting serious. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. From the big book, 3rd edition now page 417 from the 4th edition acceptance is the answer. When my exhusband failed to pay my daughters tuition bill again, it tipped off a chain reaction involving her calling me at 6am in a.
Big book personal stories part ii they stopped in time. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa medallion chip page. My 10 favorite lines from the big book of alcoholics. One way to get at the meaning of the principle of acceptance is to meditate upon it in the context of aa s much used prayer, god grant me the serenity to accept the things i cannot change, courage to change the things i can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Here are several quotes from alcoholics anonymous as well as. Get in contact with our admissions team today to get more. To conclude that others were wrong was as far as most of us ever got. Ive had a situation happen recently that brought the page 417 reading to mind. Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous. The way to serenity and peace of mind by vincent p. From that moment on, i have not had a single compulsion to drink.
Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Nov 04, 2019 alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. Acceptance prayerapage 417 and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. For a while i had a real resentment about changing the name. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man, book. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. If you wish to visit the official aaws web page, please click on the blue big book alcoholics anonymous these pages are not endorsed nor approved by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Acceptance is one of the biggest subjects discussed the big book of.
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. Facing life, acceptance, the kindness of god, suffering, contentment, lord save us. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. Life is 10% what you make it and 90% how you take it. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the answer, the problem went away. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. And lest you hesitate because events that took place a thousand years ago appear irrelevant, rest assured. Bob smith, this original 12step program has inspired many.
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