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. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous psychology. 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 distributed source aa gso ny. Laser engraved wooden plaque acceptance quote plaque a beautiful alder wood plaque expertly laser engraved with the beloved acceptance quote from the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
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 role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. Acceptance is the answer aa speakers 12step alcoholism recovery duration. Jul 02, 20 acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition posted on july 2, 20 by greatpoetrymhf. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. The book on its page 417 urges the reader to make acceptance a cardinal principle of their life. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. Jan 29, 2006 acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. 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. 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 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 excerpt above is from a share or a personal story at the back of the big book. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque, all. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time.
This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text. 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. Why dont you go home and get the big book and open it at page. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situation some fact. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. 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 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. The sober today club is not affiliated with any 12 step programs. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. Acceptance was the answer the alcoholics guide to alcoholism. Mar 22, 2012 the paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p.
Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. 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. Acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step group. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and.
Additional resources acceptance was the answer, in the personal stories section of the big book, p. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in. It is referred to so often in meetings that it is almost a supplement to the first 164 pages. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. Jika kamu menyukai lagu dengan judul acceptance aa big book p 417 jangan lupa. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. This imperfect journey one womans story of recovery. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body.
This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The inside was left blank to allow space for a personalized message from the buyer. Laser engraved acceptance quote from page 417 in the aa big book 6 x 8 hardwood wall plaque.
Jul 24, 2018 acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems read the page here according to the big book, it is not possible to become a moderate drinker or give up completely unless the understanding of the alcoholics is achieved and abstinence is made a strict goal of ones life. This card measures 5 x 7 similar to the standard greeting card.
Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. The story is known by two names, doctor, alcoholic, addict or acceptance was the answer depending on which edition you bought. 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.
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. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. I have been having some discomfort in how things have been. 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. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. Page 417 acceptance alcoholics anonymous fourth edition acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Acceptance greeting card featured an excerpt from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, page 417. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous. For a while i had a real resentment about changing the name. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage.
Jan, 2020 acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. 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 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. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. And, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. Nothing, absolutely nothing, happens in gods world by mistake. 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.
Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque. 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. Jul 07, 2010 his most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. Acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to.
My favorite passage from the big book of aa acceptance. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. As you breathe in that rich aroma of your morning coffee, be reminded that acceptance is the answer to all your problems with the acceptance prayer from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, page 417. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. 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. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. Thus encouraging the reader to focus energies on selfimprovement rather than going on a hunt to find faults in others, and complaining about it. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. 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. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Ready to heal is an excellent book for and about female sex and love addicts. The transparent film adds strength, rigidity and protection, which extends the life of bookmarks and. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise color bronze aa. Feb 21, 2019 aa big book page 417 420 veronica aquino. The edited book, mindfulness, acceptance, and the psychodynamic evolution can be. 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. A super special aa gift this wall plaque with acceptance pg 417 from the aa big book 5 x 7 laser engraved hardwood plaque made in usa. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. On page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of resentments towards a person. See also entries under acceptance in as bill sees it. According to the big book, it is not possible to become a moderate drinker or give up completely unless the understanding of the alcoholics is achieved and abstinence is made a strict goal of ones life. Big book personal stories part ii they stopped in time.
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