Answer in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Please respect this and treat in confidence who you see and what you hear. 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. 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. Acceptance bronze aa medallion page 449 recoverychip. Pauls story doctor, alcoholic, addict was published in the third edition of the big book. Acceptance was the answer alcoholics anonymous aa big book. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situation some fact of life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly as 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 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 life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as.
It is referred to so often in meetings that it is almost a supplement to the first 164 pages. Formerly known as doctor, alcoholic, addict addiction treatment works. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the answer, the problem went away. Acceptance is one of the basic building blocks of a 12step program. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Questions and answers from the alcoholics anonymous big book. And acceptance is the key 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 at this moment. 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. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an alcoholic. 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.
Acceptance 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. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. 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, situation. 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. This excerpt above is from a share or a personal story at the back of the big book.
The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. Acceptance is the key the alcoholics guide to alcoholism. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Our designs are here to feed your soul and uplift your. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque, all. Acceptance was the answer interview with the author of doctor, alcoholic, addict dr. Openmindedness is not limited or it would not be openmindedness. Acceptance was the answer the alcoholics guide to alcoholism. Sold by recoverychip and ships from amazon fulfillment.
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. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or. Acceptance is the answer big book nia district 10 of. Includes a vinyl envelope to protect the and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today medallion sunset beach color in bronze 1 516 33mm medallion half dollar size 3d. Laser engraved acceptance quote from page 417 in the aa big book 6 x 8 hardwood wall plaque. The seventeen who now tell their experiences answer. 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. 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 life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing.
I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as an inspiration for thousands of. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first edition is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by william g. Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance is the answer big book back to meetings. 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. We live in a world that is often filled with negativity so its even more important for you take charge of keeping yourself inspired. Aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. 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. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise color bronze aa.
A couple of passages in the book, daily reflections, also helped me work step six on my anger. Acceptance is the key posted on july 2, 2015 by alcoholicsguide more language of the heart from paul ohliger some excerpts on acceptance from a classic of recovery literature acceptance was the answer doctor, alcoholic, addict. 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. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. His original date of sobriety was december 1966, but he slipped until july 1967. Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step group. Alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. Acceptance is the answer to all my problems today intergroup central office 274 east hamilton ave.
The most powerful part of the big book is that no matter how far reaching alcoholics anonymous has become it remains an anonymous work, completed and presented with humility. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. 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 acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. 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. He is the author of acceptance is the answer in the big book. Acceptance was the answer alcoholics anonymous aa big book page 417. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. Acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
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