It meant i would have to throw several lifelong conceptions out of the window page 46, paragraph 1. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous acceptance pg. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. 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. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Page 312 in the book the eyes of darkness by dean koontz wuhan 400 is receiving a lot of recognition. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Aug 24, 2014 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 promises from pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through. I firmly believe the big books promise that my troubles are of my own making, that being said my current. The purpose of this site is to help anyone in active addiction find their path to recovery, to give information on creation and on pregnancy, to help. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you from honestly asking yourself what they mean to you. But then my rights try to move in, and they, too, can force my serenity level down. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary.
We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. I can watch my serenity level rise when i discard my expectations. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. This is the official website of the general service office g. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we.
Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step group. Aside from fellowship and sociability, the prime object was to provide a time and place where new people might bring their problems. Steven gans, md is boardcertified in psychiatry and is an active supervisor, teacher, and mentor at massachusetts general hospital. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. It seems almost too simple to be true, but accepting that alcoholism. Laser engraved acceptance quote from page 417 in the aa big book 6 x 8 hardwood wall plaque. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. When, therefore, we speak to you of god, we mean your own conception of god. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. Last wednesday there was a guy at aa who said to read this page as he was sharing with the group. The quote is taken from page 417 found in the alcoholics anonymous big book. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque, all. In his book, the eyes of darkness page 333, page 353, page 355 and page 366 dean koontz has written about an interesting biological weapon wuhan 400 which resembles coronavirus location in china, here is the text from the page 312 of the book. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. We found that as soon as we were able to lay aside prejudice and express even a willingness to. The higher my expectations of other people are, the. 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.
This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you find in this book. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone. Personal stories on pages 407, 476, 494, 531, and 553 are ed by. Recovery shop is home to many unique designs related to alcoholics anonymous. 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.
Max and i had been married for twentyeight years when i ended up in a. The promises alcoholics anonymous of colorado springs. 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. Jul 24, 2018 acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. Aug 29, 2018 take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations. Jan, 2020 buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online alanon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism.
Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you from honestly asking yourself what they mean to. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to. Aa morning meditation big book pages 86,87 and 88 explained. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. In his book, the eyes of darkness page 333, page 353, page 355 and page 366 dean koontz has written about an interesting biological weapon wuhan 400 which resembles coronavirus location in china, here is the text from the page 366 of the book. The news hawk jim s, akron helped akron members write stories for 1st ed. 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. The transparent film adds strength, rigidity and protection, which extends the life of bookmarks and. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to move forward. Its unfortunate for those who have taken half measures, but i would be willing to put my hand out to them when they return. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time.
The set aside prayer big book comes alive study group. 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. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. 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. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. 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. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. Buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online alanon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. Big book our big aa book 248 12 steps had a definite formula 248 he inspired god, as we understand him 249 philadelphia brand new group 249 rosa only 12 step call on woman, married her 250 san diego, ca now live in the west.
The aa acceptance bookmark features a quote from the story acceptance was the answer. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. Spirituality page 417 of the big book i have been having some discomfort in how things have been. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. New stories have been added to the personal histories. 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. 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. These pages are not endorsed nor approved by alcoholics anonymous. Page 353 of the book by dean koontz wuhan is getting a lot of attention. How it works taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063 being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will an how it works big book pgs. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick.
Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution.
Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step. 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. Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. I am gonna see if i can read it today at my meeting. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of 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. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. 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.
Aside from fellowship and sociability, the prime object was to provide a time and. This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a. The set aside prayer is built from directions in the big book regarding my preconceived beliefs and fears. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc.
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