Its worth noting that acceptance is an action that is beneficial in every facet of your life. A bunch of people contributed to it so collectively, the author can be cited as alcoholics anonymous. While the internal difficulties of our adolescent period were being ironed out, public acceptance of a. The practical answer is that since these things have happened among us, they can happen with you. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. 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. Acceptance is the answer story page 407 soberrecovery. Alcoholics anonymous fourth edition acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous psychology. 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 edited book, mindfulness, acceptance, and the psychodynamic evolution can be. Acceptance was the answer alcoholics anonymous aa big book. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. Should you wish them above all else, and be willing to make use of our experience, we are sure they will come.
Best aa speakers on the topic of acceptance odomtology. 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 being exactly the way. 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. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. The seventeen who now tell their experiences answer that question. Max and i had been married for twentyeight years when i ended up in a. As you breathe in that rich aroma of your morning coffee, be reminded that acceptance is the answer to all your problems with the acceptance prayer from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, page 417.
This short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. What stood out is all of the talk of drugs in our bb. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. I firmly believe the big book s promise that my troubles are of my own making, that being said my current teachers tells me regualrly. And acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as an inspiration for thousands of aa members. How do i cite alcoholics anonymous big book apastyle in. The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p.
They realized that repeated lack of drinking control, when they really wanted control, was the fatal symptom that spelled problem drinking. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. Acceptance was the answer alcoholics anonymous aa big book page 417. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the answer, the problem. Bottom in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism given the title the big book or aa the big book, out of affection, by its readers has been one of the most influential pieces of literature that have helped countless souls to get out of the vicious cycle of drug addiction. Ive read this several times but today for some reason something stood out that never had before. He is the author of acceptance is the answer in the big book. Alcoholics anonymous aa big book page 417 learn more about this item delivery. 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. Laser engraved wooden plaque acceptance quote plaque a beautiful alder wood plaque expertly laser engraved with the beloved acceptance quote from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. 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. Alcoholism12 step support acceptance is the answer story page 407 at a meeting today and we read this entire story. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. 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. Acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. Acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation some fact of my life. 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 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 in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Cases in point, the abridged passage below is from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. 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 anonymous. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. At any rate, discounting someone else s truth can be a slippery slope as facts can be declared, but truth, especially spiritual in nature, is open to the interpretation of each individual, as the big book teaches. Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. This is the official website of the general service office g. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems read the page here according to the big book, it is not possible to become a moderate drinker or give up completely unless the understanding of the alcoholics is achieved and abstinence is made a strict goal of ones life. Chapter 11 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions.
Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. Mindfulness and acceptance in 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. Those are moments when i am at peace with things and i didnt have that before aa. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. Formerly known as doctor, alcoholic, addict addiction treatment works.
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 be at this moment. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. 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. Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of alcoholics anonymous. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Big book acceptance p 417, and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the answer, the problem went away. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. 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 situation.
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