When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. 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. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. The inside of each card was left blank to allow space for. And, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to.
The inside of each card was left blank to allow space for your own personal message to be added. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. 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. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque. I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. 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 how it works big book pgs. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. We are not fighting it, neither are we avoiding temptation. Recoveryshop the onestop shop for meeting materials, recovery items, and 12step gifts. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. Its unfortunate for those who have taken half measures, but i would be willing to put my hand out to them when they. If i do not stand for something, i will fall for anything.
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 opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. Jul 24, 2018 acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. We will see that our new attitude toward liquor has been given us without any thought or effort on our part. 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. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque, all.
The second edition 1955 consisted of 1,150,000 copies. 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. Today i find its the best thing that has ever happened to me. Spirituality page 417 of the big book i have been having some discomfort in how things have been. 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. This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. Steven gans, md is boardcertified in psychiatry and is an active supervisor, teacher, and mentor at massachusetts general hospital. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Science textbooks free homework help and answers slader. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. I was in a terrible state but heard the promises and yes wanted to be like all the ones who had been around a while and understood.
It seems almost too simple to be true, but accepting that alcoholism. 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. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. 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. The promises 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. This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you find in this book.
Buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online alanon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc.
The acceptance greeting card featuring an excerpt from pg 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. 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. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. Six years ago one of our number was a patient there. 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. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Popular rated pg books meet your next favorite book. The answers will come, if your own house is in order.
Jan, 2020 buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online alanon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. Aa morning meditation big book pages 86,87 and 88 explained. When, therefore, we speak to you of god, we mean your own conception of god. Its unfortunate for those who have taken half measures, but i would be willing to put my hand out to them when they return. When i first heard the promises i wanted what you all had. The bydesign student edition is an engaging, vibrant casebound textbook intended for use in traditional and multigrade classrooms, as well as the homeschool environment.
From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. 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. Big book personal stories part ii they stopped in time. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. Jan 25, 2016 11th step morning meditation as suggested by the big book duration. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Many of us have felt, for the first time, the presence and power of god within its walls. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. The big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. 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 big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services. Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 1,076 views 22. Acceptance from page 417 of 4th edition aa big book and who couldnt use another coffee cup. 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. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
Big difference between standing for something and losing your mind over it. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Life science, human body, earth and space science, and physical science. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my lifeunacceptable to me, and. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. 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 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. 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.
For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Page 552, 4th edition someone was having a problem with resentment in the meeting this morning in stepchat, and i told them to read this as i. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. Mar 26, 2012 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 pg 87. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. The respect of others instead of their pity and contempt. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we. 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. Acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Jul 02, 20 acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition posted on july 2, 20 by greatpoetrymhf. Anthony hopkins pacific group meeting aa speaker duration.
Laser engraved acceptance quote from page 417 in the aa big book 6 x 8 hardwood wall plaque. Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step group. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449.
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