Aa morning meditation big book pages 86,87 and 88 explained. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. 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. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. The book consists of a daily thought, meditation, and prayer.
Jan, 2020 emotional not just logical acceptance of ones alcoholism is imperative to becoming well and preventing relapse. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Last week my partner celebrated 6 months of sobriety, over the july 4th weekend. Apr 03, 2017 openmindedness is not limited or it would not be openmindedness.
Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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. Does anyone have the paragraph acceptance from alcoholics. Also goes with bb of aa pg 417 in fourth addition or pg 449 in 3rd edition. This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. This is the step prayer that comes from the aa book titled alcoholics anonymous. Does anyone have the paragraph acceptance from alcoholics anonymous and could they send it to me please. From the big book, 3rd edition now page 417 from the 4th edition acceptance is the. Prayers from the big book alcoholics anonymous 3rd step prayerpage 63. Mar 22, 2012 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. Emotional sobriety has many more aspects and, as we live the life aa has given us, more will be revealed. But i also think that if youre not an alcoholic, being an addict doesnt make you. On the flip side, emotional non acceptance 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. 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. 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. On page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very. His ways of thinking and doing are the habits of years. Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that i may better do thy will. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is often referred to in alcoholics anonymous meetings aa as the big book. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. Alcoholics anonymous quotes quotable quote and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. Acceptance was the answer acceptance is the key to my relationship with god today. Acceptance by jeff vandermeer jeff vandermeers southern reach trilogy comes to an end with acceptance. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. Rather, i do whatever is in front of me to be done, and i leave the results up to him.
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. Sep 25, 2006 does anyone have the paragraph acceptance from alcoholics anonymous and could they send it to me please. Acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god.
I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. Bathtub gin, two bottles a day, and often three, got to be routine. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those i would help of thy power, thy love, and thy way of.
This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of alcoholics anonymous. I have been having some discomfort in how things have been. The edited book, mindfulness, acceptance, and the psychodynamic evolution can. 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. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. 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. Lord god almighty, clear my mind as my thoughts run rampant in my head. Emotional sobriety is not something we either have or dont have. Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Being still inexperienced and having just made conscious contact. 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. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body.
Acceptance is knowing the past will never get better. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. From the big book, 3rd edition now page 417 from the 4th edition acceptance is the answer. 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 sober catholic. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that i may better do. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned.
Jul 02, 20 acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition posted on july 2, 20 by greatpoetrymhf. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situation some fact of my. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. 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.
Patience, tolerance, understanding and love are the. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to.
From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. 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. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. Being still inexperienced and having just made conscious contact with god, it is not probable that we are going to be inspired at all times. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them.
He is the author of acceptance is the answer in the big book. Ive had a situation happen recently that brought the page 417 reading to mind. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Chapter 1 bills story w ar feverran high in the new england town to which we new, young of. How did you come to write the story thats in the big book. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book.
When we begin to live life on lifes terms with right thinking. Thinking in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. When i was first introduced to it, i immediately thought aw hells nah. 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. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous psychology. Life is 10% what you make it and 90% how you take it. I never just sit and do nothing while waiting for him to tell me what to do. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. 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 text got this name because the first edition of the book had rather thick pages, making the book even thicker than its content would suggest. God, i offer myself to theeto build with me and to do with me as thou wilt. 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 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. Acceptance is one of the basic building blocks of a 12step program. Acceptance is the answer to all my problems powerful. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Not only did i not think that being an alcoholic was a good idea, i didnt even feel that i had all that much of a drinking prob. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Openmindedness is not limited or it would not be openmindedness. I wore a think rubber band on my wrist and whenever i had some.
I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless 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. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. We were fortunate to be able to spend the holiday together, and took time to reflect on. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situation some fact of. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situation some fact. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big. Formerly known as doctor, alcoholic, addict addiction treatment works. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. What used to be the hunch or the occasional inspiration gradually becomes a working part of the mind.