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. 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. This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. In the parking lot, i sat in my car for about fifteen minutes before the.
Acceptance is the answer aa speakers 12step youtube. Nothing, absolutely nothing happens in gods world by mistake. Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of alcoholics anonymous. Read it and reread it and reread it and remember it. Sep 01, 2016 and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous. The seventeen who now tell their experiences answer that question. It is fully searchable and printable, formatted for. I read it every day as a constant reminder to let go of my anger, my defiance and my attempts to control everything and everybodyi needed to let go and let god. Pauls story, doctor, alcoholic, addict is published in the third edition of the big book. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. 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. Acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today keychain medallion sunset beach picture in bronze 1 516 33mm medallion half dollar size 3d raised text on both sides.
Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. Acceptance is the answer big book page 449 acceptance, thats. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, is a collection of texts used by members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship the book has undergone four revisions since william wilson, also known as bill w. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. This is another sure fire way of avoiding having a resentment. Learn about the importance of acceptance in recovering from alcohol addiction, including a peek into a famous passage from the a. Many, many years ago, when i was at an alltime low, someone shared with me page 449 of the alcoholics anonymous big book. 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 exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment.
Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Acceptance is the answer big book page 449 acceptance. Great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. 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. From that moment on, i have not had a single compulsion to drink. The acceptance prayer in the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph.
Who knew a flat world on the backs of four elephants balancing on a turtle swimming through space was full of such good advice. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. Download the complete, onscreen version of the big book concordance for viewing with adobe acrobat reader. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. 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. They saw that they had become actual or potential alcoholics, even though no serious harm had yet been done. 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 to me, and i can find no serenity.
It is fully searchable and printable, formatted for screen viewing download size about 477k. The next day i went to my first meeting of alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance was the answer interview with the author of doctor, alcoholic, addict dr. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. In the third edition of the alcoholics anonymous big book since 1976, paul o. Jan, 2020 acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. Acceptance is the answer to all my problems lisa kohn.
From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Antique bronze 33mm medallion features raised 3d text on both sides. Based on todays title, some of you might think ive gone on an over the top broccoli binge. The big book concordance to the big book, alcoholics anonymous 3rd ed. You will learn the full meaning of love thy neighbor as thyself. They realized that repeated lack of drinking control, when they really wanted control, was the fatal symptom that spelled problem drinking. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa medallion. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems full color beach sunrise keychain. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. 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. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. 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. If i do not stand for something, i will fall for anything.
From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the answer, the problem went away. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today bronze keychain medallion sunset beach color picture and bronze 1 516 33mm medallion half dollar size 3d raised text on both sides.
I must accept situations as being exactly how they are supposed to be in the moment. 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. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa keychain 449. Because this book has become the basic text for our. 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. It may seem incredible that these men are to become happy, respected, and useful once more. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa keychain. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time.
Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely. Until i could accept my alcoholism, i could not stay sober. 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. 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. 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 not serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the. Mar 02, 2014 in the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. The second edi tion, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,000 copies. Doctor, alcoholic, addict in the third edition of the alcoholics anonymous big book since 1976, paul o.
Start a new topic reply printer friendly post info. 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. 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. 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. If you are new and unfamiliar with the big book bb many of us change the words alcohol to food, alcoholic to compulsive overeater.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me. 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 page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. In the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. 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. Formerly known as doctor, alcoholic, addict addiction treatment works. The reference pages are taken from the 4th edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Aug 24, 2014 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. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. This is the official website of the general service office g. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. I firmly believe the big books promise that my troubles are of my own making, that being said my current teachers tells me regualrly. Then you will know what it means to give of yourself that others may survive and rediscover life. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. What is the original title of the story in the 3 rd edition. Over and over again i heard, read page 449 in the big book. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. 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. In aa there is a saying found on page 449 of the alcoholics anonymous big book. 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. How to manage resentments in alcoholic relationships. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance p 449 modified from big book mip family group.
And, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Acceptance is the answer with maureen muldoon 12step. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise color bronze aa. That was the point at which my doctor gave me the book alcoholics anonymous to read. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. He is the author of acceptance is the answer in the big book. P407 acceptance was the answer is the 4 th edition title of the best known and most frequently quoted story in the bb. I can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing or.
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