We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. 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. This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Why dont you go home and get the big book and open it at page. This excerpt above is from a share or a personal story at the back of the big book. 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. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa medallion. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. 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. Paul is the author of the story titled acceptance was the answer in the 4th edition of the big book and doctor, alcoholic, addict in the 3rd. If you would like to become a member, please send a blank email to. Max and i had been married for twentyeight years when i ended up in a.
Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. See page 449 in the 3rd edition or page 417 in the 4th edition. Because this book has become the basic text for our. 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. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. The story is known by two names, doctor, alcoholic, addict or acceptance was the answer depending on which edition you bought.
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. Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. 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. The big book friends is an informal discussion group where men and women interested in the big book of alcoholics anonymous daily discuss the pages of the big book. Aa big book page 417 on page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned.
And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous. Last week my partner celebrated 6 months of sobriety, over the july 4th weekend. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr. This imperfect journey one womans story of recovery. Through friends in california, i obtained the telephone number of dr. After death experience nde with steve gardipee, vietnam war story one of. 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. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise color bronze aa.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my lifeunacceptable to me, and. 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. 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. 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. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as an inspiration for thousands of aa members. 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. 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. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. 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 one of the basic building blocks of a 12step program. 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.
The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. Alcoholics anonymous quotes quotable quote and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. 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. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. The most important lesson from 83,000 brain scans daniel amen tedxorangecoast duration. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today.
Ive had a situation happen recently that brought the page 417 reading to. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situation some fact of my. 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. Until then, ill get a little angry and then read page 449, or 417, whichever book i happen to have access to at the time, and. Acceptance is the answer aa big book, aa coins, aa chips.
Acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. As he headed south toward his bottom, he ended up as a patient in the nut ward of the same hospital where he had been a doctor. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. 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 page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Acceptance was the answer the alcoholics guide to alcoholism. Ready to heal is an excellent book for and about female sex and love addicts. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. 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 page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. Acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. Since i had already been accepted at college, i consciously decided to make that last semester. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Place paid gift card message here 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. Big book acceptance p 417, and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. 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. It is referred to so often in meetings that it is almost a supplement to the first 164 pages.
Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. Bills story w ar feverran high in the new england town to which we new, young of. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. And please dont get me talking about why they changed the title. Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164.
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