I firmly believe the big book s promise that my troubles are of my own making, that being said my current teachers tells. Chapter 11 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. Aa acceptance is the coffee mug american mathematical society the impact of national culture on 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 alcoholics anonymous. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. This card measures 5 x 7 similar to the standard greeting card. Personal stories on pages 407, 476, 494, 531, and 553 are ed by. Acceptance greeting card featured an excerpt from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, page 417. The big book concordance to the big book, alcoholics anonymous 3rd ed. The content might be the same, but the page numbers dont match up. 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye.
Book aa big book 4th edition page 417 march 8, 2020. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Blame quotes, sober quotes, aa quotes, sobriety quotes, meant to be quotes, book quotes, inspirational quotes, third step prayer, alcoholics anonymous quotes. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. 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. 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. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. The 147 promises of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. It is fully searchable and printable, formatted for. Monday, march 26, 2012 aa morning meditation big book pages 86,87 and 88 explained. 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. Max and i had been married for twentyeight years when i ended up in a.
Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. 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. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Until i could accept my alcoholism, i could not stay sober. This is the official website of the general service office g. The inside was left blank to allow space for a personalized message from the buyer. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
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. 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. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you find in this book. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more.
A blog dedicated to discussion of the program of alcoholics anonymous as found in the twelve and twelve and first 164 pages of the big book alcoholics anonymous. When, therefore, we speak to you of god, we mean your own conception of god. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, is a collection of texts used by members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. 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.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous acceptance pg. 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 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. Aa big book 4th edition page 417 image collections book. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from al. Aa books, aa literature, and aa pamphlets are just a few of the many items available for aa groups. 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. In the rooms of alcoholics anonymous, the text is studied carefully and often excerpts are quoted by their page number. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as an inspiration for thousands of aa members. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems read the page here according to the big book, it is not possible to become a moderate drinker or give up completely unless the understanding of the alcoholics is achieved and. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. Page 417 acceptance alcoholics anonymous fourth edition acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. There you will find release from care, boredom and worry. Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you. Twelve steps and twelve traditions an interpretive commentary on the a.
Download the complete, onscreen version of the big book concordance for viewing with adobe acrobat reader. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented, as well as many political, economic, social, and religious backgrounds. Aa acceptance is the coffee mug mugs recovery world. Program by a cofounder 190 pages alcoholics anonymous comes of age a brief history of a. Acceptance e plaque recovery gifts and slogan plaques at. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. The big book provides guidance in when and how the alcoholic can meditate to best. The story of how many thousands of men and women have. This book is a powerful powerful message on how to change the person we brought through those doors of alcoholics anonymous, one day at a time. Page 552, 4th edition someone was having a problem with resentment in the meeting this morning in stepchat, and i told them to read this as i was told to and it helped me. Acceptance was the answer alcoholics anonymous aa big book page 417.
Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Zip file 534 k self extracting word document 584 k download ms word document 1. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation.
For example, in the 4th edition, the saying acceptance is the answer to all our problems today is found on page 417. We, of alcoholics anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as bill. The purpose of this site is to help anyone in active addiction find their path to. Listen to the entire alcoholics anonymous big book as well as audiobooks, audio courses, and speaker tapes to help you stop. 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.
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