Pauls acceptance is the answer in the book alcoholics anonymous aka the big book. According to the book on page 417, it is clearly mentioned the fundamental step towards emancipation is acceptance, coming into terms with reality, realizing the ground truth that one is indeed addicted. I found this, a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous preface. Much has been written about working the steps and staying sober. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance was the answer acceptance is the key to my relationship with god today. Acceptance was the answer interview with the author of doctor, alcoholic, addict dr. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. My creator, i am now willing that you should have all of me, good and bad. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare.
Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. But before i can do that, i have to talk about the first. Alcoholics anonymous aa is an addictionrecovery program that utilizes the 12step model. Essentially this is to ask for the resources of grace by. 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. I would be half asleep and half awake, and in the morning i would be both tired and stupid. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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 at. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Since i had already been accepted at college, i consciously decided to make that last semester one big party. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. Knowing whats acceptable and whats not, when we should practice it and when we shouldnt, isnt always easy. Acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
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 little big red book limited to 4,730 individually numbered copies the same number printed of the first editionfirst printing big book affectionately known as big red. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Bob smith, this original 12step program has inspired many. Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the answer, the problem went away. 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. Rather, i do whatever is in front of me to be done, and i leave the results up to him. Acceptance, book three in jeff vandermeers southern reach trilogy, is hitting the shelves soon, and i want very badly to talk about it.
One way to get at the meaning of the principle of acceptance is to meditate upon it in the context of aas much used prayer, god grant me the serenity to accept the things i cannot change, courage to change the things i can, and the wisdom to know the difference. 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. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Acceptance is knowing the past will never get better. Laser engraved acceptance quote from page 417 in the aa big book 6 x 8 hardwood wall plaque. Perhaps they created the impression that he is to be wrapped in cotton wool and placed on a pedestal. Facing life, acceptance, the kindness of god, suffering, contentment, lord save us. 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. Acceptance paragraph from the big book of alcoholics anonymous welcome to the website of the book practice these principles.
This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as an inspiration for thousands of aa members. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man. Alcoholics anonymous big book original edition perfect paperback september 30, 2008. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque, all. Last week my partner celebrated 6 months of sobriety, over the july 4th weekend.
The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my lifeunacceptable to me, and. Acceptance jumps around in time and between the perspectives of several characters from the first two novels in the southern reach trilogy. Acceptance is the answer to all my problems powerful. It is the last in a series of three books called the southern reach trilogy. From that moment on, i have not had a single compulsion to drink. I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character which stands in the way of my usefulness to you and my fellows. From the big book, 3rd edition now page 417 from the 4th edition acceptance is the answer. Spirituality page 417 of the big book i have been having some discomfort in how things have been.
There were 4 musts in the first and second editions of 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. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. I stayed and listened, careful to let them know i didnt have a problem. Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step.
We were fortunate to be able to spend the holiday together, and took time to reflect on the changes weve seen in ourselves and each other over these 6 months as weve both truly begun working on our recoveries. The way to serenity and peace of mind by vincent p. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Those who came away from the second section of said series less than satisfied will be relieved to hear. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. Though going to meetings is fine, working the precise directions in the book is the program, and nothing else can do it.
Acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of alcoholics anonymous. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Pauls story, doctor, alcoholic, addict is published in the third edition of the big book. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. I never just sit and do nothing while waiting for him to tell me what to do. In fact, its one of my very favorites, and something ive arrived to live by in my life. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. 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.
His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. 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. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by 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. It was indeed the the beginning of a happy and joyous life. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and.