Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous acceptance pg. Page 417 acceptance alcoholics anonymous fourth edition acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Big book 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. 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. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step. See page 449 in the 3rd edition or page 417 in the 4th edition. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. In the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. And please dont get me talking about why they changed the title.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. Feb 21, 2019 aa big book page 417 420 veronica aquino. 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. Laser engraved acceptance quote from page 417 in the aa big book 6 x 8 hardwood wall plaque.
Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. Acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. Big book acceptance p 417, and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Recovery shop is home to many unique designs related to alcoholics anonymous. 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. The aa acceptance bookmark features a quote from the story acceptance was the answer. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
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Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance is one of the basic building blocks of a 12step program. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque, all. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. 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. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. 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. 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.
The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. I firmly believe the big books promise that my troubles are of my own making, that being said my current teachers tells. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in. 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. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step group. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone.
Jul 24, 2018 acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. Acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. Alcoholics anonymous quotes quotable quote and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. And, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. Acceptance is the answer to all my problems powerful. According to the book on page 417, it is clearly mentioned the fundamental step towards emancipation is acceptance, coming into terms with reality, realizing the ground truth that one is indeed addicted. Mar 02, 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. 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. 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. We were fortunate to be able to spend the holiday together, and took time to reflect on the changes weve seen in ourselves and each other over these 6 months as weve both truly begun working on our recoveries.
Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise color bronze aa. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous 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. 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. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. Aa acceptance coffee mug with page 417 screen printed on sides. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. 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 that moment on, i have not had a single compulsion to drink. And when i place more value on my serenity and sobriety than on anything else, i can maintain them at a higher level at least for the time being. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous.