Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of alcoholics anonymous. 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 one of the basic building blocks of a 12step program. Alcoholics anonymous quotes quotable quote and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Aa acceptance coffee mug with page 417 screen printed on sides. Jan, 2020 acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. Laser engraved acceptance quote from page 417 in the aa big book 6 x 8 hardwood wall plaque. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. 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 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. Page 417 acceptance alcoholics anonymous fourth edition acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
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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. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. I have been having some discomfort in how things have been. Mindfulness and acceptance in 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. 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 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 was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story.
Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. What others are saying take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. This is the official website of the general service office g. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. 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 is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa medallion.
This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. 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. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. And, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published.
Big book acceptance p 417, and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. 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. The acceptance bookmark is lightly laminated, fits perfectly in the aa big book, and the bookmark is a terrific reminder of the role of acceptance in the lives of every recovering alcoholic.
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 and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. I started a web site in 1999 when i came back into the rooms of 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. Jul 07, 2010 his most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. Recovery shop is home to many unique designs related to alcoholics anonymous. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my lifeunacceptable to me, and. 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. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. Sep 01, 2017 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. For a while i had a real resentment about changing the name. 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. 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. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. See page 449 in the 3rd edition or page 417 in the 4th edition. Acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Feb 21, 2019 acceptance aa big book p 417 duration. 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. Re acceptance bookmark alcoholics anonymous recoveryshop. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting.
Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. 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. Tripod decided to block me a few years ago, so i stopped writing, posting. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step group. 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 verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417.
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To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me. Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step. 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. Recovery shop is the onestop for all of your recovery needs. Aa acceptance is the answer coffee mug, coffee mugs. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous acceptance pg. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. In the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. Jul 02, 20 acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition posted on july 2, 20 by greatpoetrymhf. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. 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. New stories have been added to the personal histories.
We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Mar 22, 2012 the paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. Jul 24, 2018 acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. Acceptance aka page 449, page 417 or acceptence acceptance was an idea in a personal story introduced in the 3rd edition and stories are not included here. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable.
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