My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Not only was it appropriate for what it says but, this person also lives on the beach. So i figured i would post it here so i have it handy. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. It meant i would have to throw several lifelong conceptions out of the window page 46, paragraph 1. The set aside prayer is built from directions in the big book regarding my preconceived beliefs and fears. About aa big book and the page 417 the book alcoholics anonymous.
We, of alcoholics anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as bill. 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. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise color bronze aa medallion chip page 449 417. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. 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. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. In this same study, having a positive attitude also strongly influenced disease acceptance. 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. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous psychology. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented, as well as many political, economic, social, and religious. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. 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. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Alcoholism12 step support acceptance is the answer story page 407 at a meeting today and we read this entire story. What stood out is all of the talk of drugs in our bb. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. 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. Someone was having a problem with resentment in the meeting this morning in stepchat, and i told them to read this as i was told to and it helped me.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. 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. Feb 21, 2019 the most important lesson from 83,000 brain scans daniel amen tedxorangecoast duration. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. 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. Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. 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. 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.
I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. 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. Acceptance is the answer story page 407 soberrecovery. The purpose of this site is to help anyone in active addiction find their. The set aside prayer big book comes alive study group. Ive read this several times but today for some reason something stood out that never had before.
If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. 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. 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. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. The big book provides guidance in when and how the alcoholic can meditate to best improve. Big book 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. Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you from honestly asking yourself what they mean to you. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. When, therefore, we speak to you of god, we mean your own conception of god. 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.
Laser engraved acceptance quote from page 417 in the aa big book 6 x 8 hardwood wall plaque. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you find in this book. The most important lesson from 83,000 brain scans daniel amen tedxorangecoast duration. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the. The big book provides guidance in when and how the alcoholic can meditate to best. This was a gift for someone who is always referring to page 417 in the big book. 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. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. 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. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness.
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. There you will find release from care, boredom and worry. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa medallion. 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, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. From that moment on, i have not had a single compulsion to drink. Jan, 2020 according to one study, attending a support group for alcohol addiction had a strong influence on whether or not a person could achieve emotional acceptance of their alcohol addiction. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my lifeunacceptable to me, and. And please dont get me talking about why they changed the title.
Mar 16, 2020 about aa big book and the page 417 the book alcoholics anonymous. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Mar 22, 2012 the paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. 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 answer, the problem went away. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise color bronze aa. 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. This is a study guide to the book 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 exactly the way it is. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. If you have resentment you want to be free of, if you will pray for the person or thing that you resent, you will be free. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us.
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. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque, all. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. 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. Sold by recoverychip and ships from amazon fulfillment. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Jul 24, 2018 acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. Chapter 11 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. 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.