As you breathe in that rich aroma of your morning coffee, be reminded that acceptance is the answer to all your problems with the acceptance prayer from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, page 417. Cases in point, the abridged passage below is from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions.
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. Big book acceptance p 417, and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Laser engraved wooden plaque acceptance quote plaque a beautiful alder wood plaque expertly laser engraved with the beloved acceptance quote from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. He is the author of acceptance is the answer in the big book. Formerly known as doctor, alcoholic, addict addiction treatment works. The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of alcoholics anonymous. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. 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 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.
Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous psychology. When i am disturbed it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situation. 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. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the answer, the problem went away. Alcoholics anonymous aa big book page 417 learn more about this item delivery. Chapter 11 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. A bunch of people contributed to it so collectively, the author can be cited as alcoholics anonymous. Max and i had been married for twentyeight years when i ended up in a. Should you wish them above all else, and be willing to make use of our experience, we are sure they will come.
Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. And, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. 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 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. Ive read this several times but today for some reason something stood out that never had before. 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 i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. They saw that they had become actual or potential alcoholics, even though no serious harm had yet been done. The practical answer is that since these things have happened among us, they can happen with you. At any rate, discounting someone else s truth can be a slippery slope as facts can be declared, but truth, especially spiritual in nature, is open to the interpretation of each individual, as the big book teaches. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye.
Big book 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 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 be at this moment. Its worth noting that acceptance is an action that is beneficial in every facet of your life. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. And acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Those are moments when i am at peace with things and i didnt have that before aa. 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. 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.
From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. The edited book, mindfulness, acceptance, and the psychodynamic evolution can 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. Acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. The seventeen who now tell their experiences answer that question. Acceptance was the answer alcoholics anonymous aa big book. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. A the seventeen who now tell their experiences answer that question. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the answer, the problem. 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.
Bottom in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. This short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. Acceptance was the answer alcoholics anonymous aa big book page 417. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as an inspiration for thousands of aa members. Alcoholics anonymous fourth edition acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. 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. Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholism12 step support acceptance is the answer story page 407 at a meeting today and we read this entire story.
This is the official website of the general service office g. 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. They realized that repeated lack of drinking control, when they really wanted control, was the fatal symptom that spelled problem drinking. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. What stood out is all of the talk of drugs in our bb. I firmly believe the big book s promise that my troubles are of my own making, that being said my current teachers tells me regualrly. Best aa speakers on the topic of acceptance odomtology. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life. 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. 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 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. While the internal difficulties of our adolescent period were being ironed out, public acceptance of a. How do i cite alcoholics anonymous big book apastyle in. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation some fact of my life.