A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. It was indeed the the beginning of a happy and joyous life. This card measures 5 x 7 similar to the standard greeting card. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. 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. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. They often use the big book and other literature to help members take responsibility for changing their own lives and supporting those around them. Surrendering to god will be looked at in three ways.
Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. 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. 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. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. The inside was left blank to allow space for a personalized message from the buyer. One way of testing whether or not we have taken step one, is to ask yourself the question posed in the big book.
It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. 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. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or. While the internal difficulties of our adolescent period were being ironed out, public acceptance of a. This short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous psychology. It is referred to so often in meetings that it is almost a supplement to the first 164 pages. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. I stayed and listened, careful to let them know i didnt have a problem.
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. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Am i ready to go to any lengths to recover from alcoholism. Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of alcoholics anonymous. In this same study, having a positive attitude also strongly influenced disease acceptance. 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. I went through college on scholarships, work study programs, and student loans. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it.
Big book online of aa pdf download big book online pdf of alcoholics anonymous. This excerpt above is from a share or a personal story at the back of the big book. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. 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. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Alcoholics anonymous uses the 12 steps to guide members through the recovery process. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. So far, try as they might, the first 164 pages havent been changed. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. 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. Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. Acceptance was the answer the alcoholics guide to alcoholism.
Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. He is the author of acceptance is the answer in the big book. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. The lack of self acceptance is a problem for many recovering alcoholics. 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.
Many of us believe that using alcohol was our only problem, denying the fact that our lives had become unmanageable. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. 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. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w.
For the first time, i felt part of a group without having to be perfect to get approval. 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. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The first involves an understanding of how surrender is operative in twelvestep recovery programs like alcoholics anonymous. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The story is known by two names, doctor, alcoholic, addict or acceptance was the answer depending on which edition you bought.
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. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. This subtle defect is difficult to identify and often goes unrecognized. 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. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Acceptance is one of the biggest subjects discussed 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. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. Acceptance greeting card featured an excerpt from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, page 417. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story.
Acceptance is the answer aa speakers 12step youtube. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. 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. 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. 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. Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This article will examine the spirituality of surrender as a means of coming home to god 1. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Although the process can have spiritual undertones, it does not require a person to commit themselves to a. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as. 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. I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. My favorite passage from the big book of aa acceptance. If you would like to become a member, please send a blank email to. 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. Alcoholics anonymous quotes quotable quote and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. 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.
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