Big book and acceptance

Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alanon family group alanon family group acceptance p 449 modified from big. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Acceptance is one of the biggest subjects discussed the big book of alcoholics anonymous. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. 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. 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. 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 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. It states that acceptance can be used to resolve situations where a person feels disturbed by a person, place, thing or situation some. It is referred to so often in meetings that it is almost a supplement to the first 164 pages. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous big. Laser engraved acceptance quote from page 417 in the aa big book 6 x 8 hardwood wall plaque. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that i may better do thy will. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a.

Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Yesterday in our f2f meeting, we were talking about acceptance. Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step group. I stayed and listened, careful to let them know i didnt have a problem.

Acceptance is one of the basic building blocks of a 12step program. 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. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. Originally posted by stone i am by no means a thumper but it does annoy me when people use the stories like they are the program, i only have the 4th addition but i assume page 449 is the acceptance is key.

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. 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. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous psychology. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous quotes showing of 127 and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. Acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. Aa big book with questions for discussion hi everyone.

Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque, all. 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. Chapter 5 how it works of the big book contains the 3rd step prayer which describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. As a doublewinner, i have the pleasure of tons of literature from both sides of the table. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. Aa speakers prayers, promises and selfforgiveness new 20 duration. 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. She is an awardwinning teacher, recognized act trainer, and coauthor of the big book of act metaphors. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. 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 was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments.

Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Big book acceptance p 417, and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. We believe and hope it contains all you will need to begin. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. And so can you, though you be but one man with this book in your hand. She specializes in acceptance and commitment therapy act and cognitive behavioral therapy cbt for anxiety and related issues. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Alcoholism12 step support is acceptance part of the big book or not. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes.

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. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. The third step prayer big book alcoholics anonymous. 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. Acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.

It was indeed the the beginning of a happy and joyous life. 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. 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. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or. This excerpt above is from a share or a personal story at the back of the big book. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of act metaphors. Learn about the importance of acceptance in recovering from alcohol addiction, including a peek into a famous passage from the a.

When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. Stoddard received her phd in clinical psychology from boston university in 2007.

Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr. The story is known by two names, doctor, alcoholic, addict or acceptance was the answer depending on which edition you bought. A practitioners guide to experiential exercises and metaphors in acceptance and commitment therapy kindle edition by stoddard, jill a. Acceptance was the answer the alcoholics guide to alcoholism. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.

Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those i would help of thy power, thy love and thy way of life. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Bobs nightmare 171 171 window of opportunity 421 aa number three 182 182 he had to be shown 193 he thought he could drink like a gentlemen. The big book of alcoholics anonymous describes the importance of acceptance in the treatment of alcoholism. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned.