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. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. The role of acceptance in recovery from alcohol addiction.
The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. Alcoholics anonymous quotes quotable quote and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. 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. That was a time when a handful of alcoholics discovered a solution to their seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Acceptance greeting card featured an excerpt from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, page 417. 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 aa big book, aa coins, aa chips. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Drink was taking an important and exhilarating part in my life. Learn about the importance of acceptance in recovering from alcohol addiction, including a. We alcoholics are men and women who have lost the ability to control our drinking.
But some of us find just as much value in the first part of the slogan. Acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. 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. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. 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. 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.
Next time you and he have a heated discussion, no matter what the subject, it should be the privilege of either to smile and say, this is getting serious. Aa books, aa literature, and aa pamphlets are just a few of the many items available for aa groups. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. When we have worked out ways to enjoy our own living fully, then we are. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Originally proposed by alcoholics anonymous aa as a method of recovery. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share. The forward to printings of the aa big book, preceding the third edition, provide the reader with a sense of the changes that have occurred, since the beginning of aa. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Show him your copy of this book and tell him what you have found out about alcoholism. This big book study article shows where you can find the information in the book.
Jan, 2020 acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. Tell him some of the interesting stories you have read. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise color bronze aa. This is the official website of the general service office g. 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. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. The great boom of the late twenties was seeth ing and swelling. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. 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. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The big book bb notations are to page and paragraph, as in 64. Treatment seemed wise, for i showed signs of delirium tremens.
Jul 02, 20 and, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Alcoholics anonymous literature, books, pamphlets shop. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. I was part of life at last, and in the midst of the excitement i discovered liquor. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. When bill wilson with the help of sam shoemaker finished what would become the central book for alcoholics anonymous in 1938, he never imagined it would have the impact it still has in addiction recovery. Acceptance is the answer aa speakers 12step alcoholism. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. 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 way it is supposed to. This card measures 5 x 7 similar to the standard greeting card. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. 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 is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa medallion. If you think he will be shy of a spiritual remedy, ask him to look at the chapter on. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. 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. At the hospital i was separated from alcohol for the last time. There i humbly offered myself to god, as i then understood him, to do with me as he would.
We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. Feb 21, 2019 the most important lesson from 83,000 brain scans daniel amen tedxorangecoast duration. Show him that as alcoholics, the writers of the book understand.
Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. We know that no real alcoholic ever recovers control. Alcoholics anonymous big book cites a 50% success rate with 25% remaining sober after some relapses. We agnostics i n the precedingchapters you have learned something of alcoholism. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it.
A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. 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 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. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. 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. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. All of us felt at times that we were regaining control, but such intervalsusually briefwere inevitably followed by still less control, which led in. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Then the step became a cheerful acceptance of my place in.
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