Jul 02, 20 and, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. For a while i had a real resentment about changing the name. Acceptance las vegas district 7 our primary purpose is. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. Jan 21, 2017 mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. 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. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome. Why dont you go home and get the big book and open it at page. Until then, ill get a little angry and then read page 449, or 417, whichever book i happen to have access to at the time, and make peace with the situation in my. Acceptance really is the answer to all our problems.
I have been having some discomfort in how things have been. 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. 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. Jul 07, 2010 his most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. It was rough, but i went home and locked myself in my room, sweating it out until he called. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a.
Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Until then, ill get a little angry and then read page 449, or 417, whichever book i happen to have access to at the time, and make peace with the situation in my own way. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it.
The aa acceptance bookmark features a quote from the story acceptance was the answer. Big book acceptance p 417, and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. 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 page 417 aa big book welding hand book pdf free download, page 1 at one time the admission that i was and am an why dont you go home and get the big book and but i made my admission just the same. 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. Learn about the importance of acceptance in recovering from alcohol addiction, including a peek into a famous passage from the a. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. The inside was left blank to allow space for a personalized message from the buyer. Jan, 2020 learn about the importance of acceptance in recovering from alcohol addiction, including a peek into a famous passage from the a. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. From the big book of alcoholics anonymous, fourth edition, p.
The edited book, mindfulness, acceptance, and the psychodynamic. 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. 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. Big book acceptance quote laser engraved wooden plaques recovery related gifts at.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my lifeunacceptable to me, and. Life is 10% what you make it and 90% how you take it. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. 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. Jan 14, 2009 from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, fourth edition, p. Aa acceptance coffee mug with page 417 screen printed on sides. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. One of the things that many people in recovery have difficulty accepting is the fact that they are alcoholics or drug addicts. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. Big book personal stories part ii they stopped in time. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an.
Apr 30, 2017 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. This card measures 5 x 7 similar to the standard greeting card. The quote is taken from page 417 found in the alcoholics anonymous big book. If you are new and unfamiliar with the big book bb many of us change the words alcohol to food, alcoholic to compulsive overeater. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to move forward. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous psychology. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions.
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. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. 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 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. Aa acceptance is the answer coffee mug, coffee mugs. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. 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, situation. I told him i had not and asked what i should do next. Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. 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. I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website.
We have to accept every aspect of our lives without exception. Acceptance greeting card featured an excerpt from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, page 417. Acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. 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. Recovery shop is home to many unique designs related to alcoholics anonymous. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life. When i complain about me or about you, i am complaining about gods handiwork. While the internal difficulties of our adolescent period were being ironed out, public acceptance of 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. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all 400. Acceptance wallet card recoveryshop slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising.
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. 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. One of the things that many people in recovery have difficulty accepting is. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous.
Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. The reference pages are taken from the 4th edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. See page 449 in the 3rd edition or page 417 in the 4th edition. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164.
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. Jan 29, 2006 acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. 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. From the big book, 3rd edition now page 417 from the 4th edition acceptance is the answer.