Quotations from the big book of alcoholics aonoymous. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. 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. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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. This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you find in this book. The anonymous press mini edition of alcoholics anonymous. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
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. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. 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. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. How do i cite alcoholics anonymous big book apastyle in text. I pray that you now remove from me every single defect. Acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. 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.
Next time you and he have a heated discussion, no matter what the subject, it should be the privilege of either to smile and say. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous acceptance pg. I have found that the process of discovering who i really am begins with knowing who i really dont want to be. If its a big book, there has to be more than one undertow. One of the lines of this prayer, for it is by selfforgetting that one finds, the coin 2 character defects make problems seem larger than they are helped me determine that focusing on matters other than myself was important. A few quotes from the big book by alcoholics anonymous. However, due to financial difficulties the whole printing was, for a while, held up and the book received no publicity, nor, of course, was it available in the stores, even if one knew it existed. Aa prayers, big book prayers and inspirational recovery 12. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless.
Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. Quotes from alcoholics anonymous minnesota recovery page. Aa big book first 164 mini edition alcoholics anonymous wfree bookmark 5 out of 5 stars 30 product ratings 30 product ratings aa big book first 164 mini edition alcoholics anonymous wfree bookmark. My favorite passage from the big book of aa acceptance. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. 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.
Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Resentment in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. 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 situation some fact of my life unacceptable. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. A few quotes from the big book by alcoholics anonymous by david zahl on apr 1, 2009 2. Acceptance is the answer to all my problems powerful. Does anyone have the paragraph acceptance from alcoholics. In 1995 aas general service conference ruled by advisory action that, the first 164 pages of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, the preface, the forewords, the doctors opinion, doctor bobs nightmare and the appendices remain as is.
Paul the author of the acceptance story on page 417 of the fourth edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous this is designed to be a 20 week workshop that goes thru all the 12 steps. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. When, therefore, we speak to you of god, we mean your own conception of god. And then, in the spring of 1939, a very remarkable book was rolled off a new york press with the title alcoholics anonymous. Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous.
This was reaffirmed by advisory actions in 1998, 1999, 2000, and twice in 2001. The fundamental premise of alcoholics anonymous, as described in the big book, is that the individual alcoholic is powerless over alcohol and cannot recover without the help of a higher power. The promises alcoholics anonymous of colorado springs. 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. How it works from pages 5860 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my lifeunacceptable to me, and. Another lightweight paperback version of the first 164 pages of the big book recently appeared on amazon titled the ez big book of alcoholics anonymous. For those who travel a lot, it also offers recent contact information for aa intergroup offices around the world. The twelve traditions ensure the unity of the fellowship. 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.
Vii the twelve concepts short form alcoholics anonymous. The minnesota recovery page is a directory of resources for recovery from chemical addiction in minnesota. We think this account of our experiences will help everyone better understand the alcoholic. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. 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. See more ideas about addiction recovery, sober life and alcoholics anonymous. Box 31, washingtonville, 109920031 ny alcoholics anonymous big book study group. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. This is the official website of the general service office g. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or. 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. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. At this early part of the 21st century, membership in aa continues to grow, and a fourth edition will undoubtedly continue that trend.
Spirituality page 417 of the big book i have been having some discomfort in how things have been. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. 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. The book alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known by members as the big book, is the textbook for the original 12step recovery program now known by the same name. Jan, 2020 acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. Alcoholics anonymous quotes quotable quote and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The first three editions of the aa big book provide an indication of the changes which occurred since aa began in the late 1930s. I firmly believe the big books promise that my troubles are of my own making, that being said my current teachers tells. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. 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. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented, as well as many political, economic, social, and religious. The promises 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. 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. Jul 02, 20 acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition posted on july 2, 20 by greatpoetrymhf. And, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
The minnesota recovery page is not an organization, nor is the minnesota recovery page endorsed by or affiliated with alcoholics anonymous, alanon, or any other group. Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you from honestly asking yourself what they mean to you. Feel free to email any quotes you may have or would like to see added. I dont mean this about small pieces of writing, but about a big book.
Quotations from the big book quotations came directly from the 3rd edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. We, of alcoholics anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as bill. 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. Sep 25, 2006 and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. You and your husband will find that you can dispose of serious problems easier than you can the trivial ones.
Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Prayers of alcoholics anonymous aa from the big book 12 steps of recovery alcoholism addiction na serenity prayer. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. 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. Inquiry by scientific, medical, and religious societies will be welcomed. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. This pamphlet was originally published in 1990 by dr. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and.
And it was the most wonderful professional experience of my life. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. According to the book on page 417, it is clearly mentioned the fundamental step towards emancipation is acceptance, coming into terms with reality, realizing the ground truth that one is indeed addicted. I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. My creator, i am now willing that you should have all of me, good or bad. We were fortunate to be able to spend the holiday together, and took time to reflect on the changes weve seen in ourselves and each other over these 6 months as weve both truly begun working on our recoveries. The most recent ones are nearest to the top of the page. 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 a sentiment. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. 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. This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. No human power could have relieved our alcoholismgod could and would if he were sought alcoholics anonymous, 2001, p. Last week my partner celebrated 6 months of sobriety, over the july 4th weekend. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. Alcoholics anonymous quotes author of alcoholics anonymous. 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. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more.
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