Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous. Recovery shop is home to many unique designs related to alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. 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.
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. Jan, 2020 acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. 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. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. The quote is taken from page 417 found in the alcoholics anonymous big book. Acceptance greeting card featured an excerpt from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, page 417. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Why dont you go home and get the big book and open it at page. Acceptance page 417 aa big book welding hand book pdf free download, page 1 at one time the admission that i was and am an why dont you go home and get the big book and but i made my admission just the same.
The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. And acceptance is the answer to all 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. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. It was indeed the the beginning of a happy and joyous life. 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. Acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Mar 22, 2012 the paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise color bronze aa. 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 big book has given me that comfort and the push to move forward. This excerpt above is from a share or a personal story at the back of the big book.
Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Laser engraved acceptance quote from page 417 in the aa big book 6 x 8 hardwood wall plaque. Thus encouraging the reader to focus energies on selfimprovement rather than going on a hunt to find faults in others, and complaining about it. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. 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. Jan 29, 2006 acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. The story is known by two names, doctor, alcoholic, addict or acceptance was the answer depending on which edition you bought. 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. 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.
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 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. The sober today club is not affiliated with any 12 step programs. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the. My favorite passage from the big book of aa acceptance. This short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. 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 is supposed to be at this moment. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step group. Jika kamu menyukai lagu dengan judul acceptance aa big book p 417 jangan lupa untuk mengapresiasi artis dan pencipta lagu dengan cara membeli lagu dvd original acceptance aa big book p 417 di toko musik, itunes, amazon, atau di toko kaset terdekat di kota anda. Big book personal stories part ii they stopped in time. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story.
Spirituality page 417 of the big book i have been having some discomfort in how things have been. 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. 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. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster.
The book on its page 417 urges the reader to make acceptance a cardinal principle of their life. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. See also entries under acceptance in as bill sees it. Nothing, absolutely nothing, happens in gods world by mistake.
Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition posted on july 2, 20 by greatpoetrymhf. Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose.
Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. It is referred to so often in meetings that it is almost a supplement to the first 164 pages. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in. Jul 24, 2018 acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164.
The inside was left blank to allow space for a personalized message from the buyer. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque, all. Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. Additional resources acceptance was the answer, in the personal stories section of the big book, p. The aa acceptance bookmark features a quote from the story acceptance was the answer.
And please dont get me talking about why they changed the title. 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. 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. Big book acceptance p 417, and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. 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. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. 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. 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. Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as an inspiration for thousands of aa members. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes.
Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. 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. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or.
This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. This card measures 5 x 7 similar to the standard greeting card. Jul 07, 2010 his most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449.
I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. Jul 02, 20 acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition posted on july 2, 20 by greatpoetrymhf. Feb 21, 2019 aa big book page 417 420 veronica aquino. Also goes with bb of aa pg 417 in fourth addition or pg 449 in 3rd edition. 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. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6.
This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text. 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. Page 417 acceptance alcoholics anonymous fourth edition acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or. Jika kamu menyukai lagu dengan judul acceptance aa big book p 417. Alcoholics anonymous quotes quotable quote and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. 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. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. Acceptance is the answer aa speakers 12step alcoholism recovery duration. 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. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book.
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