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. A super special aa gift this wall plaque with acceptance pg 417 from the aa big book 5 x 7 laser engraved hardwood plaque made in usa. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. Acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. 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. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Jul 02, 20 acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition posted on july 2, 20 by greatpoetrymhf. Aa big book covers alanon book covers na book covers na coins recovery gifts. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. What is we made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. And please dont get me talking about why they changed the title. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my lifeunacceptable to me, 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. 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. I have been having some discomfort in how things have been. 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. 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 acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque, all.
Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. Acceptance is the key to all my problems and im angry about that. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. Buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online alanon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism.
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. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the. 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. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. See page 449 in the 3rd edition or page 417 in the 4th edition. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. 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.
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. Acceptance the big book 4th edition, pg 417 acceptance prayer. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. The personal story doctor alcoholic addict which appeared in the 3rd edition of the big book and included the infamous page 449 was renamed and repositioned in the fourth edition of the big book, so page 449 is now page 417. Big book personal stories part ii they stopped in time. The acceptance greeting card features the wellknown passage from page 417 in the big book of aa and a picturesque sunset image. When i complain about me or about you, i am complaining about gods handiwork. 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. Alcoholics anonymous quotes showing of 127 and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Key to serenitykeys to the kingdom sallys serenity spot. I know this to be true but its so damn hard and im struggling with it.
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. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. I have been agitated, angered, saddened, shocked, and hurt by what i have been watching on the news this week. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Jan, 2020 buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online alanon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. I need to concentrate not so much on what needs to be changed in the world as on what needs to be changed in me and my attitudes. Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step group. And, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. 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 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. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Spirituality page 417 of the big book i have been having some discomfort in how things have been.
The sober today club is not affiliated with any 12 step programs. When, therefore, we speak to you of god, we mean your own conception of god. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, calif at age 83. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque. Acceptance is the key to all my problems and im angry. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. It works for me every single time i choose to use it. 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. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. 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 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. Steven gans, md is boardcertified in psychiatry and is an active supervisor, teacher, and mentor at massachusetts general hospital. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Deliverance inner healing prayer to overcome fear, worries, anxieties. Big book acceptance p 417, and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. 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 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. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. Feb 23, 2010 and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the.
What others are saying take your inspiration with you each day with the promises and vision for you verse card. Jul 07, 2010 his most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. 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. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in. 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. This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you find in this book. I firmly believe the big books promise that my troubles are of my own making, that being said my current teachers tells me regualrly. It seems almost too simple to be true, but accepting that alcoholism. Recoveryshop is the onestop shop for meeting materials, recovery items, and 12step gifts. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic.
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