And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The book cover of alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition. Sobriety token or chip, given for specified lengths of sobriety, on the back is the serenity prayer. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous big. When i remember this, i can see ive never had it so good.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Protect your recovery books with aa book covers from my 12 step store. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. The ez big book of alcoholics anonymous was written by a longtime aa member who has been a professional writer all her life. 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. What message do you think they were delivering to potential new people around aa versus the message that is delivered today in aa. This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. Alcoholics anonymous quotes quotable quote and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The personal stories of the big book the recovery group. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous.
Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek. 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. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Page 417 acceptance alcoholics anonymous fourth edition acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book step guide and work book. Breaking down step three of aa alcoholics anonymous. From brooklyn, ny, marty was the first woman to achieve permanent sobriety in aa. 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. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. 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.
There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to move forward. My ever decreasing attention span i blame the digital age makes it difficult for me to actually complete a book unless it is a highly engrossing novel or biography that reads like a novel, but ready to heal is a page turner. But i will not have the benefit of contact with you who write this book. Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Through friends in california, i obtained the telephone number of dr. 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. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Ready to heal is an excellent book for and about female sex and love addicts. 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. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Aa book covers hard, leather, vinyl and more my 12. Mindfulness and acceptance in 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 exactly the way it is.
Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor for recovery. 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. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. These hard, leather and vinyl book covers feature the serenity prayer on. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. 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. Within 3 years, the ebook sold over 15,000 copies worldwide without any marketing. Your word is shown within the context of the sentence s in which it is used. I really believe that this passage about acceptance should always be read with the 10th step to include the parts about the spiritual axiom and how we, as alcoholics, are not equipped to deal with justifiable anger.
Our covers are made of various materials and all feature the serenity prayer. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. The 12 promises of aa are presented as part of working step 9, which involves making amends. Aa promises the aa big book 12step promises of recovery. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. My favorite passage from the big book of aa acceptance. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more.
The big book friends is an informal discussion group where men and women interested in the big book of alcoholics anonymous daily discuss the pages of the big book. 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. 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. If you would like to become a member, please send a blank email to. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Aa derives its name from the title of this book and is written by aa members. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. I firmly believe the big books promise that my troubles are. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. She joined the fellowship after her psychiatrist, dr.
Acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. This imperfect journey one womans story of recovery. The aa promises are found on pages 8384 of chapter 6, into action in alcoholics anonymous, also known as the big book written by bill wilson and dr. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. Doctor paul ohliger wrote a passage on how acceptance leads to being.
What two things has to happen for everyone in that town to have an opportunity to recover, if heshe can or will. 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. First published in 2010 as a paperback, the ez big book of alcoholics anonymous was released as an ebook shortly afterward. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the.
We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. From the big book of alcoholics anonymous god, i offer myself to theeto build with me and to do with me as thou wilt. Reprinted from alcoholics anonymous, page 420, with permission of a. Paul is the author of the big book story doctor, alcoholic, addict, now acceptance was the answer which contains that famous passage on acceptance on page 449 now 417. Learn about the importance of acceptance in recovering from alcohol addiction, including a peek into a famous passage from the a. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. 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 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. It was indeed the the beginning of a happy and joyous life. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that i may better do thy will.