The aa acceptance bookmark features a quote from the story acceptance was the answer. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. I am gonna see if i can read it today at my meeting. 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. Page 312 in the book the eyes of darkness by dean koontz wuhan 400 is receiving a lot of recognition. It seems almost too simple to be true, but accepting that alcoholism.
The set aside prayer big book comes alive study group. The transparent film adds strength, rigidity and protection, which extends the life of bookmarks and. Aside from fellowship and sociability, the prime object was to provide a time and. The acceptance prayer posted on march 2, 2014 in the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. In his book, the eyes of darkness page 333, page 353, page 355 and page 366 dean koontz has written about an interesting biological weapon wuhan 400 which resembles coronavirus location in china, here is the text from the page 366 of the book.
Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous. Buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online alanon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. New stories have been added to the personal histories. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. Aside from fellowship and sociability, the prime object was to provide a time and place where new people might bring their problems. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an.
Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step. When, therefore, we speak to you of god, we mean your own conception of god. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic.
You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. The higher my expectations of other people are, the. 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 page 87. Spirituality page 417 of the big book i have been having some discomfort in how things have been. This is the official website of the general service office g. The purpose of this site is to help anyone in active addiction find their path to recovery, to give information on creation and on pregnancy, to help. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from 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.
According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. Jul 24, 2018 acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone. I can watch my serenity level rise when i discard my expectations. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to move forward. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. The news hawk jim s, akron helped akron members write stories for 1st ed. 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. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services.
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. Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you from honestly asking yourself what they mean to you. The quote is taken from page 417 found in the alcoholics anonymous big book. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks. Aug 29, 2018 take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card.
This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you find in this book. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque, all. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Last wednesday there was a guy at aa who said to read this page as he was sharing with the group. 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. Big book our big aa book 248 12 steps had a definite formula 248 he inspired god, as we understand him 249 philadelphia brand new group 249 rosa only 12 step call on woman, married her 250 san diego, ca now live in the west. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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 promises alcoholics anonymous of colorado springs.
Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. I firmly believe the big books promise that my troubles are of my own making, that being said my current. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. In his book, the eyes of darkness page 333, page 353, page 355 and page 366 dean koontz has written about an interesting biological weapon wuhan 400 which resembles coronavirus location in china, here is the text from the page 312 of the book. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. 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. But then my rights try to move in, and they, too, can force my serenity level down.
We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Recovery shop is home to many unique designs related to alcoholics anonymous. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous acceptance pg. Aa morning meditation big book pages 86,87 and 88 explained. Its unfortunate for those who have taken half measures, but i would be willing to put my hand out to them when they return. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. We found that as soon as we were able to lay aside prejudice and express even a willingness to. 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. 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. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration.
This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Personal stories on pages 407, 476, 494, 531, and 553 are ed by. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. Laser engraved acceptance quote from page 417 in the aa big book 6 x 8 hardwood wall plaque. 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. Acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. 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 page 87. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. The higher my expectations of other people are, the lower is my serenity. Jan, 2020 buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online alanon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism.
This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Page 353 of the book by dean koontz wuhan is getting a lot of attention. Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you from honestly asking yourself what they mean 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. The set aside prayer is built from directions in the big book regarding my preconceived beliefs and fears. Steven gans, md is boardcertified in psychiatry and is an active supervisor, teacher, and mentor at massachusetts general hospital. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
It meant i would have to throw several lifelong conceptions out of the window page 46, paragraph 1. My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations. Max and i had been married for twentyeight years when i ended up in a. 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. 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. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more.
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