The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. 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. Choice in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Jan, 2020 emotional not just logical acceptance of ones alcoholism is imperative to becoming well and preventing relapse. 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. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. 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. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the answer, the problem went away. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. Listen to the entire alcoholics anonymous big book as well as audiobooks, audio courses, and speaker tapes to help you stop. 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.
Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. It is exactly the one that is sold on the alcoholics anonymous website but is a little more expensive. Bottom in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. Aa speaker the traditions of alcoholics anonymous very entertaining. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. But after a while we had to face the fact that we must. Aa books, aa literature, and aa pamphlets are just a few of the many items available for aa groups. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. Acceptance page 417 big book eaa group of alcoholics. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions.
A nd acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. We abide by the 12 traditions and ask attendees to not take screenshots or recording of any kind. Alcoholics anonymous large print big book, blue with white lettering aa acceptance. New stories have been added to the personal histories. As being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment.
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. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. We do not sign court slips or offer proof of attendance. Being a large place, we think that some day its fellowship will number many hundreds. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as an inspiration for thousands of aa members. 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 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. The aa acceptance bookmark features a quote from the story. We then open the meeting to group discussion on the weekly topic. A community thirty miles away has fifteen fellows of alcoholics anonymous. And please dont get me talking about why they changed the title. Actor in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Jul 17, 2019 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. 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.
A book that was read by members in the early days of alcoholics anonymous. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. And, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you find in this book. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous acceptance pg. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book.
Ive had a situation happen recently that brought the page 417 reading to mind. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. Today i find its the best thing that has ever happened to me. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous. The fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known as the big book, includes twentyfour new stories and continues to pass on aa s message of hope and recovery to millions. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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. Alcoholics anonymous, from the title of its own book. If you go to enough meetings, youll hear it said that in aa, there are no musts, only suggestions. 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. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. The aa acceptance bookmark features a quote from the story acceptance was the answer. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. Feb 21, 2019 the most important lesson from 83,000 brain scans daniel amen tedxorangecoast duration. The quote is taken from page 417 found in the alcoholics anonymous big book. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. It will, however, find all the forms of the word alcohol in their context. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone.
Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. This is the official website of the general service office g. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Alcoholics anonymous the book, april, 1939, works publishing inc. Pre aa history before aa aa history washingtonians emmanuel movement oxford group movement four absolutes rowland hazard james h. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Jul 02, 20 acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition posted on july 2, 20 by greatpoetrymhf. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous psychology. 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, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation.
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. On the flip side, emotional nonacceptance of alcoholism, as supported by denial, guilt, fighting against, or escaping the illness, puts a person at a high risk of relapse, even if a person can rationally accept the disease. If you do not know the meaning of a word, just doubleclick left mouse button directly on the word and a. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye.
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 abstinence is made a strict goal of ones life. Jul 24, 2018 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. Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you from honestly asking yourself what they mean to you. 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. 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. We of alcoholics anonymous, are many thousands of men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. We read small sections of the book alcoholics anonymous big book and have a lead share on the reading. Two study guides for the big book of alcoholics anonymous the first study guide has a summary of each book and then hundreds of follow up questions to answer and add sobriety notes.
Recovery shop is home to many unique designs related to alcoholics anonymous. Grapevine, and grapevine are registered trademarks or service marks of a. From that moment on, i have not had a single compulsion to drink. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
Alcoholics anonymous big book pocket ed recoveryshop. 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. 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. But life among alcoholics anonymous is more than attending gatherings and visiting hospitals. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The idea of meditation as a form of selfgrowth was a part of a. Monday, march 26, 2012 aa morning meditation big book pages 86,87 and 88 explained. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Re acceptance bookmark alcoholics anonymous recoveryshop. Being able to purchase the pocket edition of the big book on makes it easy to buy all recovery products in location. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. As on what needs to be changed in me and in my attitudes.
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. 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 given the title. 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. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us.