I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. 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. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. 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. His story in the big book, and tapes of his talks, show that paul had a great sense of humor, and was a very humble man. Acceptance has been a cornerstone of the 12 step treatment for alcoholism since the first alcoholics anonymous book was written in 1939.
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 opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well. 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 in my attitudes. 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. The guide is presented as per the last paragraph on the back cover. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. 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. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise color bronze aa. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
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. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. Acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. Exception in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Acceptance was the answer interview with the author of doctor, alcoholic, addict dr. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. This short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, calif at age 83. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable.
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 i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me. 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. 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.
I can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing or. Formerly known as doctor, alcoholic, addict addiction treatment works. 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. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the. Until i could accept my alcoholism, i could not stay sober.
Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. Acceptance by jeff vandermeer jeff vandermeers southern reach trilogy comes to an end with acceptance. 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. 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. Pauls story is one of the most frequently quoted in the 3rd edition because it talks so much about acceptance pages 449450. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Acceptance jumps around in time and between the perspectives of several characters from the first two novels in the southern reach trilogy. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. You can print it out but it would be better for you to order copies from the address below. And please dont get me talking about why they changed the title. Early in the book, sommers writes that a great deal of necessary attention is being paid to the role of trauma in creating emotional suffering, but she makes a powerful case for also focusing on what may seem like minor events that in fact constitute powerful barriers to selfacceptance, selfconfidence, and an ability to focus on the future. 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.
See page 449 in the 3rd edition or page 417 in the 4th edition. 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. Theres more to quitting drinking than quitting drinking. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. 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 quotes by alcoholics anonymous. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction.
Acceptance bronze aa medallion page 449 recoverychip. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alanon family group alanon family group acceptance p 449 modified from big. It is the last in a series of three books called the southern reach trilogy. Pauls wisdom through the oftenquoted passage from page 449 of his story in the 3rd of edition of a. Permalink printer friendly acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. Pauls story, doctor, alcoholic, addict is published in the third edition of the big book. As a doublewinner, i have the pleasure of tons of literature from both sides of the table. Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of alcoholics anonymous. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. But the actual or potential alcoholic, with hardly an exception, will be absolutely unable to stop drinking on the basis of selfknowledge. Alcoholics anonymous quotes showing of 127 and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa medallion.
Also, someone told me once the answers to all my problems are answered in the first three words on page 112 in the big book. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. From page 449 of alcoholics anonymous, the big book of aa. Pauls wife, max, is a member of alanon family groups. 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. 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. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. 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. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr.
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. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. 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. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Yesterday in our f2f meeting, we were talking about acceptance. Acceptance color aa sobriety medallion page 449 recoverychip. 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. In the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. Big book, page 449, 3rd edition my acceptance level is waning today. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery.