Jan, 2020 acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers of alcoholic men and women to recovery, there exists a sentiment. In the third edition of the alcoholics anonymous big book since 1976, paul o. 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. 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.
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. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. 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 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 aka page 449, page 417 or acceptence acceptance was an idea in a personal story introduced in the 3rd edition and stories are not. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. 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. 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. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism.
Acceptance aka page 449, page 417 or acceptence acceptance was an idea in a personal story introduced in the 3rd edition and stories are not included here. Alcoholics anonymous meetings out of his desk drawer. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. 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. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Acceptance is the answer big book page 449 acceptance, thats.
Although for many years i did not come to an acceptance of a god who. Inwardly he would give anything to take half a dozen drinks and get away with them. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Why dont you go home and get the big book and open it at page fiftyeight. Nothing, absolutely nothing happens in gods world by mistake. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. He will presently try the old game again, for he isnt happy about his sobriety. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939.
Doctor paul ohliger wrote a passage on how acceptance. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise color bronze aa. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. Mar 31, 2012 acceptance is the answer big book page 449. A nd acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. See page 449 in the 3rd edition or page 417 in the 4th edition. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. He is the author of acceptance is the answer in the big book. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr. It was indeed the the beginning of a happy and joyous life. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known.
Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Jan 29, 2006 acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. In the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Bobs nightmare 171 171 window of opportunity 421 aa number three 182 182 he had to be shown 193 he thought he could drink like a gentlemen. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today.
Acceptance bronze aa medallion page 449 recoverychip. From page 449 of alcoholics anonymous, the big book of aa. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. 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. We know our friend is like a boy whistling in the dark to keep up his spirits. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps written by a. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or. I need to concentrate not so much on what needs to be changed in the world as on what needs to be changed in me and my attitudes. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of alcoholics anonymous. As being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr.
I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. Formerly known as doctor, alcoholic, addict addiction treatment works. 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. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me. Step treatment for alcoholism since the first alcoholics anonymous book was written in 1939. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by 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 supposed to be at this moment. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic.
Learn about the importance of acceptance in recovering from alcohol addiction, including a peek into a. 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. And please dont get me talking about why they changed the title. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today medallion sunset beach color in bronze 1 516 33mm medallion half dollar size 3d raised text on both sides. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body.
And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today bronze medallion sunset beach color picture and bronze 1 516 33mm medallion half dollar size 3d raised text on both sides. Acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. Also, someone told me once the answers to all my problems are answered. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. 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 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. Through friends in california, i obtained the telephone number of dr.
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