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. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Jan, 2020 acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. Bookmarks on page 1 are 2 x 6 made with quality chromolux paper with note lines on back. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Big book personal stories part ii they stopped in time. God, i offer myself to theeto build with me and to do with me as thou wilt. 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 be. Acceptance is the answer aa speakers 12step alcoholism. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa keychain. Jul 24, 2018 acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. Jan 29, 2006 acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
This excerpt above is from a share or a personal story at the back of the big book. When i complain about me or about you, i am complaining about gods handiwork. For a while i had a real resentment about changing the name. Mar 02, 2014 the acceptance prayer 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 in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and.
Acceptance was the answer the alcoholics guide to alcoholism. 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. Prayers of alcoholics anonymous aa from the big book 12 steps of recovery alcoholism addiction na serenity prayer. 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. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. 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. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation.
I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. I have been having some discomfort in how things have been. Accept the things i cannot change, courage to change the things i can, wisdom to know the difference. Acceptance, a key to liberation from the aa big book p. Oa prayers overeaters anonymous silicon valley in california.
My sponsor had me read the whole story that goes with this prayer and it is excellent. 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. I firmly believe the big books promise that my troubles are of my own making, that being said my current teachers tells me regualrly. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. 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. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more. I ship fast, usually same day, even though i allow 23 days. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. The set aside prayer is built from directions in the big book regarding my preconceived beliefs and fears. Acceptance 11x14 aa 12 step recovery poster heartful art. Acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature.
In the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. Prayer look to this day this very life of life in its brief course lie all. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. 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. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it.
Jul 07, 2010 his most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. 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. For me this goes along with the serenity prayer so that i get the right balance between acceptance and action. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me. Acceptance prayerpage 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. 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. Acceptance is the first law of spirit, essential to lay a foundation for all else. The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p.
Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Additional information and links from our sponsors. 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. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known.
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 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. 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 unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes.
It meant i would have to throw several lifelong conceptions out of the window page 46, paragraph 1. 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 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. 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. They think we do not have enough of it, or that it isnt the right kind. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. The acceptance prayer 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. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Also, someone told me once the answers to all my problems are answered in the first three words on page 112 in the big book.
For me that wisdom is the key, i need to look carefully at what us required of me. We found that as soon as we were able to lay aside prejudice and express even a willingness to. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or. Acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. 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. Then we have the voices who cry for sex and more sex. 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 set aside prayer big book comes alive study group. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing. It is referred to so often in meetings that it is almost a supplement to the first 164 pages. The story is known by two names, doctor, alcoholic, addict or acceptance was the answer depending on which edition you bought. 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. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous i earnestly advise every alcoholic to read this book through, and though perhaps he came to scoff, he may remain to pray.
This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Because this book has become the basic text for our. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. 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 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. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book.