It is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Whatever our protestations, are not most of us concerned with ourselves, our resentments, or our selfpity. 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 from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc.
The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism given the title the big book or aa the big book, out of affection, by its readers has been one of the most influential pieces of literature that have helped countless souls to get out of the vicious cycle of drug addiction. Acceptance was the answer alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition, pg. Acceptance was the answer alcoholics anonymous aa big book. Map middle tennessee central office hotline 6158311050.
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Actor in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Aug 29, 2018 take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. See all of the alcoholics anonymous book lots now available on one page. The role of acceptance in recovery from alcohol addiction. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a. This is the official website of the general service office g. Alcoholics anonymous the big book is one of the bestselling books of all time, having sold 30 million copies. Acceptance is the answer aa big book, aa coins, aa chips.
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The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. 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. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164.
When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa medallion. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. You dont have any lists yet create a new list youve already used that name. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place. If you do not know the meaning of a word, just doubleclick left mouse button directly on the word and a dictionary will popup with its definition. The big book is one of the bestselling books of all times 30 million copies sold. Select from the options below for more information. 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. It originated the twelvestep program now used widely among addictions outside alcohol. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation.
It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. 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. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Jan, 2020 its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. 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. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. There you will find release from care, boredom and worry.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. See page 449 in the 3rd edition or page 417 in the 4th edition. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063. 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. Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous.
Even so, every time i drank, i seemed to get in trouble. A free version of the big book is available online at the alcoholics anonymous website. Until i could accept my alcoholism, i could not stay sober. The text of alcoholics anonymous the anonymous press. It will, however, find all the forms of the word alcohol in their context. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situation. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. The big book of alcoholics anonymous millions of people have read the big book of aa to find instruction on how to recover from alcoholism.
Jul 24, 2018 acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Central office 417 welshwood drive, suite 207 nashville, tn 37211 hot line 615 8311050 business 615 83216. Following an initial period of physical sobriety, many of us former drinkers are confronted, in an unmedicated condition, with longheld emotions, fears, resentments, and past memories. 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 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. Aa is nonprofessional, selfsupporting, and apolitical. Alcoholics anonymous aa is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of enabling its members to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. In the big book, as the text alcoholics anonymous is known, we read the written words of the first 100 men and women of aa as they were put in the way of a. The transparent film adds strength, rigidity and protection, which extends the life of bookmarks and. Page 417 you can buy the big book from several national retailers or directly from the aa general service office. Reprinted with permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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.
On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. 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. Please do not write with questions about meetings click here for meeting info. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. 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 acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition greatpoetrymhfs weblog july 2, 20 2. Its only membership requirement is a desire to stop drinking.
Because this book has become the basic text for our. Find alcoholics anonymous, alanon, spirituality, and alcoholism books. The book also includes stories and anecdotes that are designed to inspire individuals to pursue the fellowship of aa and follow the 12 steps. The most satisfactory years of your existence lie ahead.
This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. The aa program of recovery is set forth in the twelve steps aa was founded in 1935 in akron, ohio. See all the categories above for more alcoholics anonymous collectibles.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. Alcoholics anonymous has been contributing to the emotional sobriety of drunks and people close to them since the first member finished his inventory and amends. This number will connect you with your local aa office or phone service. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, written by the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. Alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 hard back.
Morning lunch time afternoon evening any time clear. This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. See more ideas about quotes, alcoholics anonymous quotes and inspirational 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. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Alcoholics anonymous the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions, the latter explaining aas fundamental principles in depth. Search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. Alcoholics anonymous middle tennessee central office. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation.
Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. In 2011, time magazine placed the book on its list of the 100 best and most influential books written in english since 1923, the beginning of the magazine. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. The big book is alcoholics anonymous s primary text. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny.
Because of this, the search will not answer how many times is alcohol used in the big book. Serenity in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. 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 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 person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to.