Feb 21, 2019 aa big book page 417 420 veronica aquino. 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. The set aside prayer big book comes alive study group. Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you from honestly asking yourself what they mean to you. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented, as well as many political, economic, social, and religious backgrounds.
How it works taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063 being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will an how it works big book pgs. The big book provides guidance in when and how the alcoholic can meditate to best improve contact with. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque, all. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. The big book provides guidance in when and how the alcoholic can meditate to best improve. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the. Mar 26, 2012 given we know that the aa program is contained in the first 164 pages of the big book with further good information in the step essays of the 12 steps and 12 traditions book lets now follow the 2nd half of the prayer and meditation instructions found on pages 86, 87 and 88 of the book alcoholics anonymous big book page 87. 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. This was a gift for someone who is always referring to page 417 in the big book. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. The story of how many thousands of men and women have.
When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. I firmly believe the big book s promise that my troubles are of my own making, that being said my current teachers tells me regualrly. Jan, 2020 acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. Emotional not just logical acceptance of ones alcoholism is imperative to becoming well and preventing relapse. It meant i would have to throw several lifelong conceptions out of the window page 46, paragraph 1. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. 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. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone. 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 situationsome fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book.
Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. Big book overview alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is commonly called was first published in 1939 and was subtitled the story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situation some fact. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. If i do not stand for something, i will fall for anything. This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. 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. Chaplainusa contributing editor bob jones offers police chaplains insight into the origins of atonement and how healing is often an inward journey to be at one. Morning prayer and meditation given we know that the aa program is contained in the first 164 pages of the big book with further good information in the step essays of the 12 steps and 12 traditions book lets now follow the 2nd half of the prayer and meditation instructions found on pages 86, 87 and 88 of the book alcoholics anonymous. For a while i had a real resentment about changing the name.
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. 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. Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step. Aa big book story 3 women suffer too 4th edition duration. On the flip side, emotional nonacceptance of alcoholism, as supported by denial, guilt, fighting against, or escaping the illness, puts a person at a high risk of relapse, even if a person can rationally accept the disease. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and.
In the famous passage on acceptance at page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we read that. 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. Recovery shop is home to many unique designs related to alcoholics anonymous. 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. This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you find in this book. It is the first text written about the experiences of the founders of the a. The 147 promises of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Jul 02, 20 acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition posted on july 2, 20 by greatpoetrymhf. We found that as soon as we were able to lay aside prejudice and express even a willingness to. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments.
Big book personal stories part ii they stopped in time. The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. 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. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. Laser engraved acceptance quote from page 417 in the aa big book 6 x 8 hardwood wall plaque. 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. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic.
When i complain about me or about you, i am complaining about gods handiwork. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. The aa acceptance bookmark features a quote from the story acceptance was the answer. Many, we are sure, will rise to their feet and march on. 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. And please dont get me talking about why they changed the title. From that moment on, i have not had a single compulsion to drink. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. Big difference between standing for something and losing your mind over it. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes.
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. 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. Because this book has become the basic text for our. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Acceptance page 417 aa big book welding hand book pdf free download, page 1 at one time the admission that i was and am an why dont you go home and get the big book and but i made my admission just the same. How it works taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063 being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will an.
We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. 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 strong. The set aside prayer is built from directions in the big book regarding my preconceived beliefs and fears. We, of alcoholics anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as bill.
And, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism given the title the big book or aa the big book, out of affection, by its readers has been one of the most influential pieces of literature that have helped countless souls to get out of the vicious cycle of drug addiction. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my lifeunacceptable to me, and. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise color bronze aa. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Jul 24, 2018 acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. We admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the answer, the problem went away. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. The personal story doctor alcoholic addict which appeared in the 3rd edition of the big book and included the infamous page 449 was renamed and repositioned in the fourth edition of the big book, so page 449 is now page 417.
Aa morning meditation big book pages 86,87 and 88 explained. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous psychology. Letting go of anger and emotional disturbances blogger. My 10 favorite lines from the big book of alcoholics anonymous by kelly fitzgerald junco 072916 there is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Jul 07, 2010 his most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. Our hope is that when this chip of a book is launched on the world tide of alcoholism, defeated drinkers will seize upon it, to follow its suggestions. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. Aug 24, 2014 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. I have been having some discomfort in how things have been. Today i find its the best thing that has ever happened to me.
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. Acceptance from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Not only was it appropriate for what it says but, this person also lives on the beach. Aa the big book page 417 the original twelve steps as published in 1939 edition of the book are detailed as under. 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 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.
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