Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. Jul 02, 20 and, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Ive had a situation happen recently that brought the page 417 reading to mind. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. If you wish to visit the official aaws web page, please click on the blue big book alcoholics anonymous these pages are not endorsed nor approved by 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. 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. Humility in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Show him that as alcoholics, the writers of the book understand. 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. Aa sonoma county intergroup fellowship alcoholics anonymous. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. 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.
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 is the answer to all of my problems today. And, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth 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. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. The aa acceptance bookmark features a quote from the story. It seems almost too simple to be true, but accepting that alcoholism. Our online big book is used by thousands of people all over the world, and incurs substantial bandwidth expense.
Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa keychain 449 417. We expect that this contribution to the recovering community worldwide will continue to grow, as our online big book is a great study tool. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, written by the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. The big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa keychain. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. 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. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks.
God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. 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 not serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to. Next time you and he have a heated discussion, no matter what the subject, it should be the privilege of either to smile and say. Acceptance is the answer aa big book, aa coins, aa chips. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Not only was it appropriate for what it says but, this person also lives on the beach. Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous. This special edition aa token with what we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition from page 85 of the big book it als highlights the essentials of willingness, honesty and open mindedness. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Beautiful page 417 recovery chip by mandy56 this was a gift for someone who is always referring to page 417 in the big book. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. You and your husband will find that you can dispose of serious problems easier than you can the trivial ones.
The second edition 1955 consisted of 1,150,000 copies. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. If you think he will be shy of a spiritual remedy, ask him to look at the chapter on. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today keychain medallion sunset beach picture in bronze 1 516 33mm medallion half dollar size 3d raised text on both sides. Acceptence page 417 big book post by blue moon fri apr 20, 2018 9. Zip file 534 k self extracting word document 584 k download ms word document 1.
The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Alcoholics anonymous large print big book, aa acceptance pamphlet blue featuring. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. 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. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery.
Buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online alanon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. A spiritual view beyond the limits of traditional religion by ken w. New stories have been added to the personal histories. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. 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. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages. Personal stories on pages 407, 476, 494, 531, and 553 are. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. As on what needs to be changed in me and in my attitudes. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. Perhaps they created the impression that he is to be wrapped in cotton wool and placed on a pedestal.
A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership.
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 only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Includes a vinyl envelop 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 situation some fact of my. Prayers of alcoholics anonymous aa from the big book 12 steps of recovery alcoholism addiction na serenity prayer.
This fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous came off press in november 2001, at the start of a new millennium. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Steven gans, md is boardcertified in psychiatry and is an active supervisor, teacher, and mentor at massachusetts general hospital. 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. Jan, 2020 buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online alanon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. We agnostics i n the precedingchapters you have learned something of alcoholism. Since the third edition was published in 1976, worldwide membership of a. Whatever our protestations, are not most of us concerned with ourselves, our resentments, or our selfpity.
To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. 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. To show other alcoholics addicts precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. They are solely provided as part of the sites owners 12 step work in. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. The 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous big book twelve steps. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, is a collection of texts used by members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship the book has undergone four revisions since william wilson, also known as bill w.
Tell him some of the interesting stories you have read. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. Place paid gift card message here and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
Show him your copy of this book and tell him what you have found out about alcoholism. They are solely provided as part of the sites owners 12 step work in reaching out to the alcoholic who still suffers. 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. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Aa prayers, big book prayers and inspirational recovery 12. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition.
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