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. Patience in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. From chapter 5, pages 5860 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Acceptance is the answer aa speakers 12step alcoholism. I need to concentrate not so much on what needs to be changed in the world as on what needs to be changed in me and my attitudes. We agnostics i n the precedingchapters you have learned something of alcoholism. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Acceptance page 417 big book page 2 the e aa group.
To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. However, acceptance is a green flag, not a checkered one. Alcoholics anonymous quotes quotable quote and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. In the preceding chapters you have learned something of alcoholism. High to low most popular title manufacturer newest oldest availability 24 per page 48 per page 96 per page 144 per page 240 per page page of 2. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on. The text of the 1st 164 pages of alcoholics anonymous. Over the past 29 years ive seen thousands of people accept their alcoholism, but the vast majority elected to treat it with alcohol. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation.
Pauls story, doctor, alcoholic, addict is published in the third edition of the big book. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. Quotes from alcoholics anonymous minnesota recovery page. 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. 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. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. This is the official website of the general service office g. Notable quotes from the book alcoholics anonymous, known as the big. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that i may better do thy will. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those i would help of thy power, thy love and thy way of. Acceptance was the answer interview with the author of doctor, alcoholic, addict dr.
On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. This card measures 5 x 7 similar to the standard greeting card. Formerly known as doctor, alcoholic, addict addiction treatment works. 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 i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. He is the author of acceptance is the answer in the big book.
Here are several quotes from alcoholics anonymous as well as several other. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. Blotting it out to the very end, just as it says in the big book. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. The index bookmark features 25 of the key topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with corresponding page numbers. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as an inspiration for thousands of aa members. Afterward, we found ourselves accepting many things which then seemed entirely out of reach.
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. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Until i accepted my alcoholism, there was little, if anything, i could do about it. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. 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 situation some fact of my life unacceptable. That was growth, but if we wished to grow we had to begin. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage.
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. The text of this document, original manuscript, was left just as it originally appeared in 1938. 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. 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. 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 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. Bills story w ar feverran high in the new england town to which we new, young of. Big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 4 we agnostics pages 44 57.
Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. 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. 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. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published.
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. I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous. The inside was left blank to allow space for a personalized message from the buyer. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Acceptance greeting card featured an excerpt from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, page 417. The promises from pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through.
Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers of alcoholic men and women to recovery, there exists a sentiment. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. Recovery shop is the home to the aa big book index bookmark.
The promises alcoholics anonymous of colorado springs. 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 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. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous big. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. But we found that such codes and philosophies did not save us, no matter.
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