Laser engraved acceptance quote from page 417 in the aa big book 6 x 8 hardwood wall plaque. This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. This imperfect journey one womans story of recovery. On the flip side, emotional nonacceptance of alcoholism, as supported by denial, guilt, fighting. The book before the big book richard peabodys common sense of drinking one of bill ws sources in writing the manuscript. Surrender the admission of powerlessness is a distinctly aa way of practicing certain spiritual principles that are key to recovery. 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. 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. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. This short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery.
People can use perceived unfairness in life as a justification for substance. 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. It is closely linked with self esteem but there are. The forward to printings of the aa big book, preceding the third edition, provide the reader with a sense of the changes that have occurred, since the beginning of aa. Patience in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today bronze medallion sunset beach color picture and bronze 1 516 33mm medallion half dollar size 3d raised text on both sides.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situation some fact of my. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. This card measures 5 x 7 similar to the standard greeting card. Ready to heal is an excellent book for and about female sex and love addicts. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise color bronze aa. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an alcoholic.
The answers will come if your own house is in order. Jan, 2020 acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. 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. 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. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situation some fact of my life. 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.
Mar 02, 2014 in the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. Mar 22, 2012 the paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. 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. That was a time when a handful of alcoholics discovered a solution to their seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. All day as we go through the day we pause, when agitated or doubtful, and ask for the right thought or action. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Jul 24, 2018 acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. Addiction is a great example of how trying to escape reality is not an effective strategy. My ever decreasing attention span i blame the digital age makes it difficult for. The first edition big book stories including 1st edition. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Acceptance is the answer aa speakers 12step youtube.
Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step group. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time.
Alcoholics anonymous quotes quotable quote and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life. It was indeed the the beginning of a happy and joyous life. He is the author of acceptance is the answer in the big book. Self acceptance can be defined as an affirmation or acceptance of self in spite of weaknesses or deficiencies. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Chief among these are the discipline of surrender and the. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers of alcoholic men and women to recovery, there exists a sentiment. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services.
The inside was left blank to allow space for a personalized message from the buyer. 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. Chief among these are the discipline of surrender and the virtue of humility. Learn about the importance of acceptance in recovering from alcohol addiction, including a peek into a famous passage from the a. Why dont you go home and get the big book and open it at 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. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance is the answer story page 407 soberrecovery.
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. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more. Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics. Acceptance is one of the biggest subjects discussed the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction.
Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr. Jan 29, 2006 acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. Formerly known as doctor, alcoholic, addict addiction treatment works. The acceptance greeting card featuring an excerpt from pg 417 of the big book of alcoholics. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situationsome fact of my lifeunacceptable 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. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Recoveryshop the onestop shop for meeting materials, recovery items, and 12step gifts. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published.
Acceptance greeting card featured an excerpt from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, page 417. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque, all. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. 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. Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous psychology. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939.