Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. 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. Acceptance p 449 modified from big book alanon family. 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. Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of 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 page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. 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 strong. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
Pauls story, doctor, alcoholic, addict is published in the third edition of the big book. Acceptance is the answer aa speakers 12step youtube. I live by the quote on acceptance on page 449 in the third edition of the big book page 417 in the fourth edition. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. The guide is presented as per the last paragraph on the back cover. 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 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. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. 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. Great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. And please dont get me talking about why they changed the title. 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 first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation.
Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. Doctor paul ohliger wrote a passage on how acceptance. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Acceptance has been a cornerstone of the 12 step treatment for alcoholism since the first alcoholics anonymous book was written in 1939. Through friends in california, i obtained the telephone number of dr. 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. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by 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. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. Learn about the importance of acceptance in recovering from alcohol addiction, including a peek into a. This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. From chapter 5, pages 5860 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. From page 449 of alcoholics anonymous, the big book of aa. The acceptance prayer in the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. I had no god when i came to aa, but after reading we agnostics, i determined that was probably as close to a description of my belief as i could. Paul is the author of the big book story doctor, alcoholic, addict, now acceptance was the answer which contains that famous passage on acceptance on page 449 now 417. 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. In the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. 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. This is the official website of the general service office g.
Acceptance is the answer with maureen muldoon 12step. 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. Because this book has become the basic text for our. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a. Just as recent as a day or two ago, someone on another post here. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. 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. 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. Why dont you go home and get the big book and open it at page fiftyeight and see what it says. 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. Acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. He is the author of acceptance is the answer in the big book. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous.
Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise color bronze aa. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. He had a special meeting format for early morning meetings. 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. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alanon family. That was a time when a handful of alcoholics discovered a solution to their seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Not so said alanon and aa acceptance simply means that i acknowledge that this is a fact of life that i am powerless over and that i must stop trying to change fight against reality. 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. 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye.
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. Formerly known as doctor, alcoholic, addict addiction treatment works. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. We know our friend is like a boy whistling in the dark to keep up his spirits. Mar 22, 2012 the paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. I require those i sponsor to read this on a daily basis, just because it cuts down on the repetitive phone calls from newcomers. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. 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. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. New stories have been added to the personal histories. Acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. Alcoholism12 step support is acceptance part of the big book or not. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w.
Mar 02, 2014 in the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. Buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online alanon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about 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. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. He will presently try the old game again, for he isnt happy about his sobriety. 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. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa medallion. You can print it out but it would be better for you to order copies from the address below. See page 449 in the 3rd edition or page 417 in the 4th edition. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today medallion sunset beach color in bronze 1 516 33mm medallion half dollar size 3d raised text on both sides.
Acceptance bronze aa medallion page 449 recoverychip. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Acceptance was the answer interview with the author of doctor, alcoholic, addict dr. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. 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. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time.
His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. Steven gans, md is boardcertified in psychiatry and is an active supervisor, teacher, and mentor at massachusetts general hospital. Inwardly he would give anything to take half a dozen drinks and get away with them. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. So far, try as they might, the first 164 pages havent been changed. I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. Jan, 2020 acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. Acceptance p 449 modified from big book mip family group. Acceptance is the answer to all my problems powerful.
Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Sep 01, 2016 acceptance p 449 modified from big book. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all 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. 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. It was indeed the the beginning of a happy and joyous life.