When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life. The edited book, mindfulness, acceptance, and the psychodynamic. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. The reference pages are taken from the 4th edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. One of the things that many people in recovery have difficulty accepting is. If you are new and unfamiliar with the big book bb many of us change the words alcohol to food, alcoholic to compulsive overeater.
Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. Aa acceptance coffee mug with page 417 screen printed on sides. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. 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. Acceptance really is the answer to all our problems. Big book acceptance quote laser engraved wooden plaques recovery related gifts at. Acceptance wallet card recoveryshop slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising.
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 situationsome fact of my lifeunacceptable to me, and. Mar 22, 2012 the paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in. 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 not serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to. The problem was me and my attitude, acerbated by the disease of alcoholism, always looking for an excuse. 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.
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 big book has given me that comfort and the push to move forward. This card measures 5 x 7 similar to the standard greeting card. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situation some fact. Learn about the importance of acceptance in recovering from alcohol addiction, including a peek into a famous passage from the a. The quote is taken from page 417 found in the alcoholics anonymous big book. 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. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. While the internal difficulties of our adolescent period were being ironed out, public acceptance of a. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. Acceptance page 417 aa big book welding hand book pdf free download, page 1 at one time the admission that i was and am an why dont you go home and get the big book and but i made my admission just the same.
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. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous psychology. Acceptance las vegas district 7 our primary purpose is. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all 400. Until then, ill get a little angry and then read page 449, or 417, whichever book i happen to have access to at the time, and make peace with the situation in my. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Until then, ill get a little angry and then read page 449, or 417, whichever book i happen to have access to at the time, and make peace with the situation in my own way. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. For a while i had a real resentment about changing the name. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more. One of the things that many people in recovery have difficulty accepting is the fact that they are alcoholics or drug addicts.
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, situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or. 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 was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. Jul 02, 20 and, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. 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. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Jul 24, 2018 acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. Big book acceptance p 417, and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. See page 449 in the 3rd edition or page 417 in the 4th edition. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the.
Jul 07, 2010 his most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text. 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 is the answer coffee mug, coffee mugs. I have been having some discomfort in how things have been. Jan, 2020 learn about the importance of acceptance in recovering from alcohol addiction, including a peek into a famous passage from the a. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. It was rough, but i went home and locked myself in my room, sweating it out until he called. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to. 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 acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. From the big book, 3rd edition now page 417 from the 4th edition acceptance is the answer. Acceptance nassau county intergroup of overeaters anonymous. Jan 14, 2009 from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, fourth edition, p. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great.
Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Feb 21, 2019 acceptance aa big book p 417 duration. 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. The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Recovery shop is home to many unique designs related to alcoholics anonymous. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it.
Page 417 acceptance alcoholics anonymous fourth edition acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. I told him i had not and asked what i should do next. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Jan 21, 2017 mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a.
Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Why dont you go home and get the big book and open it at page. We have to accept every aspect of our lives without exception. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions.
The inside was left blank to allow space for a personalized message from the buyer. 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. Big book personal stories part ii they stopped in time. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. From page 417 of the big book 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. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Life is 10% what you make it and 90% how you take it. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome.
Acceptance greeting card featured an excerpt from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, page 417. 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. From the big book of alcoholics anonymous, fourth edition, p. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Jan 29, 2006 acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. 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. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. When i complain about me or about you, i am complaining about gods handiwork. 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. Apr 30, 2017 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and.
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