We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. 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. We know our friend is like a boy whistling in the dark to keep up his spirits. 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. 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. 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. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous. And please dont get me talking about why they changed the title. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. 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. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous.
Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 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. He will presently try the old game again, for he isnt happy about his sobriety. Buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online alanon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone. He is the author of acceptance is the answer in the big book. It was indeed the the beginning of a happy and joyous life. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and.
Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa medallion. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. I started a web site in 1999 when i came back into the rooms of alcoholics anonymous. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. Inwardly he would give anything to take half a dozen drinks and get away with them. 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. Paul is the author of the big book story doctor, alcoholic, addict, now acceptance was the answer which contains that famous passage on acceptance on page 449 now 417. 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. 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. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Doctor, alcoholic, addict in the third edition of the alcoholics anonymous big book since 1976, paul o. Because this book has become the basic text for our. 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 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 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. Steven gans, md is boardcertified in psychiatry and is an active supervisor, teacher, and mentor at massachusetts general hospital. See page 449 in the 3rd edition or page 417 in the 4th edition. 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. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Pauls story, doctor, alcoholic, addict is published in the third edition of the big book. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. 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. I live by the quote on acceptance on page 449 in the third edition of the big book page 417 in the fourth edition. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. 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.
Its unfortunate for those who have taken half measures, but i would be willing to put my hand out. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Acceptance aka page 449, page 417 or acceptence acceptance was an idea in a personal story introduced in the 3rd edition and stories are not included here. 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. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more.
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. 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 guide is presented as per the last paragraph on the back cover. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. That was a time when a handful of alcoholics discovered a solution to their seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. In the third edition of the alcoholics anonymous big book since 1976, paul o. This is the official website of the general service office g. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Mar 02, 2014 in the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph.
My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today medallion sunset beach color in bronze 1 516 33mm medallion half dollar size 3d raised text on both sides. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. It seems almost too simple to be true, but accepting that alcoholism. New stories have been added to the personal histories. Acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. In the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. Acceptance was the answer interview with the author of doctor, alcoholic, addict dr. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise color bronze aa. Jan, 2020 acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. 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. 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.
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. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. Tripod decided to block me a few years ago, so i stopped writing, posting. 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. From page 449 of alcoholics anonymous, the big book of aa. 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. 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. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. You can print it out but it would be better for you to order copies from the address below. Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of alcoholics anonymous.
I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Acceptance bronze aa medallion page 449 recoverychip. 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 from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. 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.
Jan 29, 2006 acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. The second edi tion, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,000 copies. Formerly known as doctor, alcoholic, addict addiction treatment works. 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. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. 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. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. Acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems.
I had no god when i came to aa, but after reading we agnostics, i determined that was probably as close to a description of my belief as i could. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. 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 no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Through friends in california, i obtained the telephone number of dr. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. 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. I require those i sponsor to read this on a daily basis, just because it cuts down on the repetitive phone calls from newcomers.
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