For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me. 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 person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an alcoholic. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. Jan, 2020 learn about the importance of acceptance in recovering from alcohol addiction, including a peek into a famous passage from the a.
Ready to heal is an excellent book for and about female sex and love addicts. This imperfect journey one womans story of recovery from. 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. 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. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. That means we have written a book which we believe to be spiritual as well as moral. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Help finding meetings abroad the musts in the big book. What message do you think they were delivering to potential new people around aa versus the message that is delivered today in aa. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is often referred to in alcoholics anonymous meetings aa as the big book. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
I stayed and listened, careful to let them know i didnt have a problem. Acceptance is the answer story page 407 soberrecovery. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. Sep 25, 2006 does anyone have the paragraph acceptance from alcoholics anonymous and could they send it to me please. I have found that the process of discovering who i really am begins with knowing who i really dont want to be. 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.
Formerly known as doctor, alcoholic, addict addiction treatment works. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life. My 10 favorite lines from the big book of alcoholics anonymous by kelly fitzgerald junco 072916 there is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. When you come through the doors of aa, it is suggested that you purchase a big book. 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 situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. 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. Acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Without embracing the literature, success in aa is difficult. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a.
Doctor paul ohliger wrote a passage on how acceptance. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. And it means, of course, that we are going to talk about 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 exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. And does not science demonstrate that visual proof is the weakest proof. The text got this name because the first edition of the book had rather thick pages, making the book even thicker than its content would suggest. Does anyone have the paragraph acceptance from alcoholics. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic.
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. The purpose of the big book as it says in the forward of the book, we, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. 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. 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. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. This book is a powerful powerful message on how to change the person we brought through those doors of alcoholics anonymous, one day at a time. Big book of alcoholics anonymous acceptance prayer letting go 12 step recovery.
Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. Acceptance is the answer aa speakers 12step alcoholism recovery duration. Alcoholics anonymous, the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance has been a cornerstone of the 12 step treatment for alcoholism since the first alcoholics anonymous book was written in 1939.
We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to move forward. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous goodreads. Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of alcoholics anonymous. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an.
We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. But i will not have the benefit of contact with you who write this book. Page 417 acceptance alcoholics anonymous fourth edition acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. He is the author of acceptance is the answer in the big book.
Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Frequently asked questions about aa translation project. One of my home group members always quotes that passage i. Alcoholics anonymous quotes author of alcoholics anonymous. Jul, 2011 in the famous passage on acceptance at page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we read that. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Jul 17, 2019 consequently, it follows that some would regard the big book with a measure of reverence.
Linked with the permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. My ever decreasing attention span i blame the digital age makes it difficult for me to actually complete a book unless it is a highly engrossing novel or biography that reads like a novel, but ready to heal is a page turner. Simply because it is impossible to explain what we see, feel, direct, and use, without a reasonable assumption as a starting point. We hope that 164 and more is useful, and strengthens your understanding of the aa. Letting go of anger and emotional disturbances blogger.
This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of 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. Acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Everybody nowadays, believes in scores of assumptions for which there is good evidence, but no perfect visual proof. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous psychology. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness.
Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first edition is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by william g. It was indeed the the beginning of a happy and joyous life. There is more to not drinking, then just not drinking by dr. What two things has to happen for everyone in that town to have an opportunity to recover, if heshe can or will. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. The book is ideal for sessions with your sponsor or sponsees. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. 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.
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