Acceptance is the answer big book back to meetings. Neither science nor religion has been able to demonstrate that they have all the answers to the. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise color bronze aa.
Openmindedness is not limited or it would not be openmindedness. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as an inspiration for thousands of aa members. Jul 02, 2015 acceptance is the key posted on july 2, 2015 by alcoholicsguide more language of the heart from paul ohliger some excerpts on acceptance from a classic of recovery literature acceptance was the answerdoctor, alcoholic, addict. The big book of alcoholics anonymous has a whole chapter on this and step 1 of the 12 steps revolves around acceptance as well. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and.
Our designs are here to feed your soul and uplift your. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of 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. The edited book, mindfulness, acceptance, and the psychodynamic evolution can. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the answer, the problem went away. As trite as it sounds, given no alternative, one can bear almost any cross. We live in a world that is often filled with negativity so its even more important for you take charge of keeping yourself inspired. 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. 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. Laser engraved acceptance quote from page 417 in the aa big book 6 x 8 hardwood wall plaque. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc.
Aa gains its strength from universal acceptance by those who are members. Jan, 2020 acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. Acceptance was the answer interview with the author of doctor, alcoholic, addict dr. Mar 23, 2017 when it comes to recovery and in terms of sobriety speaking, acceptance is the answer to all of our problems.
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 stopped living in the problem and began living in. Acceptance is the answer to all my problems lisa kohn. Paul had begun to drink when in pharmacy school to help him sleep. The story is known by two names, doctor, alcoholic, addict or acceptance was the answer depending on which edition you bought. Ready to heal is an excellent book for and about female sex and love addicts. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the answer, the problem went. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Am i ready to go to any lengths to recover from alcoholism.
And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. 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. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction.
My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. 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 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. And acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. They saw that they had become actual or potential alcoholics, even though no serious harm had yet been done. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. My ever decreasing attention span i blame the digital age makes it difficult for me to actually complete a book unless it is a highly engrossing novel or biography that reads like a novel, but ready to heal is a page turner. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. It is referred to so often in meetings that it is almost a supplement to the first 164 pages. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or. Mar 31, 2012 acceptance is the answer big book page 449. Acceptance was the answer the alcoholics guide to alcoholism. It may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature.
Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud 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 moment.
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 to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing or situation as being exactly the way it. 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. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely. They realized that repeated lack of drinking control, when they really wanted control, was the fatal symptom that spelled problem drinking. A the seventeen who now tell their experiences answer that question. Acceptance is the key to my relationship with god today. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous psychology.
Once he was gone, i found that acceptance offered me what little comfort was to be. This imperfect journey one womans story of recovery. Acceptance is the answer big book nia district 10 of. I love the story in the big book, acceptance was the answer, and ive read and shared parts of it many times. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque all recovery. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque, all. Mar 02, 2014 in the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph.
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. Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step group. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Big book 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 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 the big book of alcoholics anonymous page 417. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. 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.
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 powerful. 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. 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. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous.
Acceptance is the answer big book page 449 acceptance. Just as id had to accept that i was powerless over my disease, i had no choice but to accept that i was powerless in the face of the inevitable. This excerpt above is from a share or a personal story at the back of the big book. I was searching for a special message and i hadnt seen one like this before and its just perfect.
Acceptance is one of the basic building blocks of a 12step program. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. 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. I must keep my magic magnifying mind on my level of acceptance. The aa acceptance bookmark features a quote from the story acceptance was the answer. Acceptance is the answer big book image collections book. Read it and reread it and reread it and remember it. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. He went through pharmacy school, graduate school, medical school, internship, residency and specialty training and, finally went into practice.
Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. May 30, 2017 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. 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. Its a key component when it comes to getting clean and taking a look at the truths that surrounds us. He is the author of acceptance is the answer in the big book. Big book with a spiritual view beyond the limits of traditional religion. Pauls story, doctor, alcoholic, addict is published in the third edition of the big book. 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. One way of testing whether or not we have taken step one, is to ask yourself the question posed 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. From that moment on, i have not had a single compulsion to drink. I never just sit and do nothing while waiting for him to tell me what to do, rather, i do whatever is in front of me to be done, and let go of the results. Acceptance is the key the alcoholics guide to alcoholism.
This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text. Apr 03, 2017 openmindedness is not limited or it would not be openmindedness. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Many, many years ago, when i was at an alltime low, someone shared with me page 449 of the alcoholics anonymous big book. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Aug 19, 2019 many, many years ago, when i was at an alltime low, someone shared with me page 449 of the alcoholics anonymous big book. The quote is taken from page 417 found in the alcoholics anonymous 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. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves 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. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. Big book personal stories part ii they stopped in time. The seventeen who now tell their experiences answer that question.