When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. We were fortunate to be able to spend the holiday together, and took time to reflect on the changes weve seen in ourselves and each other over these 6 months as weve both truly begun working on our recoveries. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque, all. 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. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a. Max and i had been married for twentyeight years when i ended up in a.
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. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous quotes quotable quote and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. A super special aa gift this wall plaque with acceptance pg 417 from the aa big book 5 x 7 laser engraved hardwood plaque made in usa. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone. 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. 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. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous acceptance pg.
Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step group. Big book acceptance p 417, and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as an inspiration for thousands of aa members. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. 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 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. In the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. Aa acceptance is the answer coffee mug recoveryworld. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. 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. Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous. 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. Aa big book page 417 on page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. Laser engraved acceptance quote from page 417 in the aa big book 6 x 8 hardwood wall plaque.
Acceptance is one of the basic building blocks of a 12step program. Page 417 acceptance alcoholics anonymous fourth edition acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. 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. 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. Acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. This is the official website of the general service office g. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as. 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. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage.
Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Recovery shop is home to many unique designs related to alcoholics anonymous. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Jul 02, 20 acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition posted on july 2, 20 by greatpoetrymhf. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. 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. Jan, 2020 acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. The aa acceptance bookmark features a quote from the story acceptance was the answer.
This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. New stories have been added to the personal histories. 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. Aa acceptance coffee mug with page 417 screen printed on sides. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. The story is known by two names, doctor, alcoholic, addict or acceptance was the answer depending on which edition you bought.
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. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. 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. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition 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 was the answer the alcoholics guide to alcoholism. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. Jul 24, 2018 acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. 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.
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 exactly the way it is supposed to be. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. I firmly believe the big books promise that my troubles are of my own making, that being said my current teachers tells. The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. Mar 02, 2014 in the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. 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. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my lifeunacceptable to me, and. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous.
Re acceptance bookmark alcoholics anonymous recoveryshop. 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 in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Spirituality page 417 of the big book i have been having some discomfort in how things have been. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership.
Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa keychain. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Last week my partner celebrated 6 months of sobriety, over the july 4th weekend. 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. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa medallion. And please dont get me talking about why they changed the title. Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise color bronze aa. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. It is referred to so often in meetings that it is almost a supplement to the first 164 pages. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings.
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. Feb 21, 2019 aa big book page 417 420 veronica aquino. 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 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. 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.