The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. In the bb 4th addition it is the same story but they changed the name and its on page 417. We are not fighting it, neither are we avoiding temptation. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa medallion.
God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Big book acceptance p 417, and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. If you are new and unfamiliar with the big book bb many of us change the words alcohol to food, alcoholic to compulsive overeater. I cant think of the name of the story but it has acceptance in it. 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. Carlin sisters rented top floor of wilsons house at 182 clinton street 19331935 l 105. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Because this book has become the basic text for our. Morning prayer and meditation 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. Humility in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
I was in a terrible state but heard the promises and yes wanted to be like all the ones who had been around a while and understood how to find these promises and how to ket them too. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. Here are several quotes from alcoholics anonymous as well as several other sources that explore the. But life among alcoholics anonymous is more than attending gatherings and visiting hospitals. 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. The reference pages are taken from the 4th edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. 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 the book has undergone four revisions since william wilson, also known as bill w. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous.
Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. 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. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164.
Acceptance is one of the biggest subjects discussed the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you find in this book. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
When i first heard the promises i wanted what you all had. When, therefore, we speak to you of god, we mean your own conception of god. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first edition is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by william g. Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. As on what needs to be changed in me and in my attitudes. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. The big book is divided into parts the first portion is all about the 12step recovery program, and the second part comprises fortytwo reallife stories of. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque, all. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. 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. 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.
To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. 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. Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you from honestly asking yourself what they mean to you. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. I believe in the third edition it is on pae 449 and the story is called physician heal they self. 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. A super special aa gift this wall plaque with acceptance pg 417 from the aa big book 5 x 7 laser engraved hardwood plaque made in usa. Aa big book story 3 women suffer too 4th edition duration. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. 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. A community thirty miles away has fifteen fellows of alcoholics anonymous. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published.
We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. See more ideas about quotes, alcoholics anonymous quotes and life quotes. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Being a large place, we think that some day its fellowship will number many hundreds. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book.
A vision for you, big book page 164 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. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we.
Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as an inspiration for thousands of aa members. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Find people in alcoholics anonymous history az listings. I have been having some discomfort in how things have been.
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. Spirituality page 417 of the big book i have been having some discomfort in how things have been. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. 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. The big book is an instruction set for the alcoholics anonymous program.
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