The first step of anything is a beginning, so the first step of the alcoholics anonymous 12 steps is the beginning of your recovery process. 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. Jan, 2020 the role of acceptance in recovery from alcohol addiction. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the answer, the problem went. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, 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 big book may 30, 2017 e learning technology acceptance acceptance sch by j f powers wallet card 120 acceptance twelve n aa acceptance from big book pg 417 body positivity and self acceptance we. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque, all. Place paid gift card message here and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
This book is a powerful powerful message on how to change the person we brought through those doors of alcoholics anonymous, one day at a time. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an alcoholic. Pauls story, doctor, alcoholic, addict is published in the third edition of the big book. Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance is one of the basic building blocks of a 12step program. Acceptance is the answer story page 407 ive read this several times but today for some reason something stood out that never had before. Acceptance is the answer story page 407 soberrecovery. From page 417 of the big book of 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. 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 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 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. I can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing or. Acceptance is the answer aa speakers 12step youtube. 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. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the answer, the problem went away. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. 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 at this moment. 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.
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. Acceptance is the answer big book nia district 10 of. Acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Jan 29, 2006 acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. Why dont you go home and get the big book and open it at. 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. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as. 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.
His story in the big book, and tapes of his talks, show that paul had a great sense of humor, and was a very humble man. Breaking down step one of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. In the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph.
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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. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. The seventeen who now tell their experiences answer. Jan 21, 2017 in 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. Big book alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition, there is a solution, page 20 doubtless you are curious to discover how and why, in the face of expert opinion to the contrary, we have recovered from a hopeless condition of mind and body. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. 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. Laser engraved acceptance quote from page 417 in the aa big book 6 x 8 hardwood wall plaque. Acceptance is the key the alcoholics guide to alcoholism. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting.
Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. 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. Addict, language of the heart, recovery wisdom, stories from the big book, the big book acceptance is the key.
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. Questions and answers from the alcoholics anonymous big book. Apr 19, 2010 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. 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. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. Bobs nightmare 171 171 window of opportunity 421 aa number three 182 182 he had to be shown 193 he thought he could drink like a gentlemen. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr.
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. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. When a group travels to share their experience, strength and hope. He is the author of acceptance is the answer in 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. Serving the lake county illinois communities of antioch, fox lake, grayslake, gurnee, ingleside, lake villa, libertyville, lindenhurst, mundelein, prairie view, round lake, round lake beach, round lake heights and vernon hills. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Acceptance is the answer big book back to meetings. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. It is referred to so often in meetings that it is almost a supplement to the first 164 pages. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
Acceptance was the answer interview with the author of doctor, alcoholic, addict dr. 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. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step group. Acceptance was the answer the alcoholics guide to alcoholism. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. Acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. Paul had begun to drink when in pharmacy school to help him sleep. Big book acceptance p 417, and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. 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. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or.
Recovery shop is the onestop for all of your recovery needs. There is more to not drinking, then just not drinking by dr. Id heard that there were some changes made in the fourth edition to reflect this rediculous move toward political correctness and i am one of those bangers that believes the big book is the aa bible and should be left alone. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the. This excerpt above is from a share or a personal story at the back of the big book. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. He went through pharmacy school, graduate school, medical school, internship, residency and specialty training and, finally went into practice. 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. The index bookmark features 25 of the key topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with corresponding page numbers.
Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. The edited book, mindfulness, acceptance, and the psychodynamic evolution can. From that moment on, i have not had a single compulsion to drink. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous psychology. The story is known by two names, doctor, alcoholic, addict or acceptance was the answer depending on which edition you bought. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Recovery shop is the home to the aa big book index bookmark.