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 situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Those who came away from the second section of said series less than satisfied will be relieved to hear that acceptance isnt the big. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Sep 25, 2006 does anyone have the paragraph acceptance from alcoholics anonymous and could they send it to me please. Commitment in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. It is winter in area x, the mysterious wilderness that has defied explanation for thirty years, rebuffing expedition after expedition. We also must give thanks to a great lady, londa, who took time from. Help finding meetings abroad the musts in the big book.
Here is a talk by sherman r and david g on self acceptance. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. You admit you have a problem and begin to seek out assistance. 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. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous. In that setting, consider that, over in the corner, sits an old timer who has been around aa for over half a century. 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. Sep 14, 2014 i picked that passage more or less at random from acceptance. So far, try as they might, the first 164 pages havent been changed. 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. Read the book alcoholics anonymous from the frontispiece through the. A study of aa s book twelve steps and twelve traditions.
Acceptance was the answer interview with the author of doctor, alcoholic, addict dr. 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 by jeff vandermeer jeff vandermeers southern reach trilogy comes to an end with acceptance. Big book acceptance quote laser engraved wooden plaques recovery related gifts at. Narcotics anonymous na describes itself as a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. 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. He is the author of acceptance is the answer in the big book. Laser engraved acceptance quote from page 417 in the aa big book 6 x 8 hardwood wall plaque. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Nov 01, 2019 the aa promises are found on pages 8384 of chapter 6, into action in alcoholics anonymous, also known as the big book written by bill wilson and dr. Does anyone have the paragraph acceptance from alcoholics. Jan, 2020 according to one study, attending a support group for alcohol addiction had a strong influence on whether or not a person could achieve emotional acceptance of their alcohol addiction. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
We hear a lot of stuff said in meetings that cant be reconciled with the program as described in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. One of many good places to begin is in alcoholics anonymous aka the big book, specifically chapter 4, we agnostics. This is an exercise in acceptance that we can profitably practice every day of our lives. Big book personal stories part ii they stopped in time. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. The acceptance prayer 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. I specifically think this person did a great job translating the chapter to the wives what it is called in the big book to to spouses and other partners what it is called in asp.
This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text. In this same study, having a positive attitude also strongly influenced disease acceptance. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to move forward. 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. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque, all. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. The big discrepancy in the story is the amount of sobriety this man had full text below. It works for me every single time i choose to use it. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings.
Aa step 1 acceptance is the first step to recovery. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Also, someone told me once the answers to all my problems are answered in the first three words on page 112 in the big book. Acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. Acceptance is the answer story page 407 soberrecovery. One of the ways to do so would be to honestly look at how nonbelievers atheist, agnostics, freethinkers, humanists, secularists, etc. For the serious student of the aa big book, what follows are some recommendations from the author of this study guide in the approach to take when utilizing this supplemental material. Alcoholics anonymous believes that admitting you cant control your alcohol use is a necessary first step on the path to recovery. The big book speaks of 25 years of sobriety and the other states he had 5 years sober.
Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. Further acknowledgments the national apartment association education institute acknowledges the contributions of countless volunteers who made this program possible. 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. I know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. Just as recent as a day or two ago, someone on another post here. Eye opener thursday meeting format big book study chairpersons instructions.
What stood out is all of the talk of drugs in our bb. We know that no real alcoholic ever recovers control. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Alcoholics anonymous quotes quotable quote and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. All of us felt at times that we were regaining control, but such intervalsusually briefwere inevitably followed by still less control, which led in. Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Neither one of these actually match the story in the big book. He is usually longwinded, repeats himself frequently, and has an opinion on just about anything or everything pertaining to the aa program. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. Formerly known as doctor, alcoholic, addict addiction treatment works. The paragraphs below in italics are from the alcoholics anonymous.
The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. The story on page 123 is the one that most closely matches the story in the book. I write daily inventory, i firmly believe the big book s promise that my. This sounds like a big order, and we cant do it all at once. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. In the big book, as the text alcoholics anonymous is known, we read the written words of the first 100 men and women of aa as they were put in the way of a.
In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. In the big book, as the text alcoholics anonymous is known, we read the written words of the first 100 men and women of aa as they were put in the way of a spiritual awakening. Pauls story, doctor, alcoholic, addict is published in the third edition of the big book. Twelve step workshop herbk 2017 updated 12122016 a twelve month workshop using the book alcoholics anonymous to those interested in participating in the weekly meetings for twelve months. 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, 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. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Acceptance quote plaque recovery gifts and slogan plaques at. I cannot say enough good things about this book, or stress its importance enough if you are interested in working your 12 step program of recovery the way our founders did. As a parent, sometimes recovery means accepting your childrens disease as well. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book.
Big book study guide alcoholics anonymous aa bill w. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or. A novel the southern reach trilogy it is winter in area x, the mysterious wilderness that has defied explanation for thirty years, rebuffing expedition after expedition, refusing to reveal its secrets. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Reliance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. 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. Here is a list of the opinions, perspectives, and slogans we often hear in rooms and what the our original big book of alcoholics anonymous basic text. Book one discusses the basics of the na program and the twelve steps and traditions. What recovering alcoholics can teach us about happiness. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. It is the last in a series of three books called the southern reach trilogy. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. We alcoholics are men and women who have lost the ability to control our drinking. Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step.
Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. The book is ideal for sessions with your sponsor or sponsees. This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. This is from a guy who analyzed the big book until he was loaded again. This is the book for the serious student of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Aa promises the aa big book 12step promises of recovery. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The paragraphs below in italics are from 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. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. I first came across the idea of acceptance when i began my journey in the field of substance abuse treatment. Join us on monday nights to share in petes experience, strength and hope as a big book scholar.
And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. On thursdays we read and discuss a part of the aa big book, each reading a paragraph or two and then saying pass to indicate the next persons turn. Frequently asked questions about aa translation project. The 12 promises of aa are presented as part of working step 9, which involves making amends. 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. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the. 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 untill i can accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it. Acceptance is the answer story page 407 ive read this several times but today for some reason something stood out that never had before. Acceptance the southern reach trilogy vandermeer, jeff on. At its best, vandermeers language is precise, metaphorical but.
My favorite passage from the big book of aa acceptance. A book about nothing wayne liquorman, asche, catherine, liquorman, wayne, wayne liquorman on. And acceptance is the key to all my problems today. I love the big book but sometimes it is a little male dominated and a simple program fixes.
We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. 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. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known.
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