Aa acceptance is the answer coffee mug, coffee mugs. The quote is taken from page 417 found in the alcoholics anonymous big book. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. 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. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. 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. 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 exactly the way it. The purpose of this site is to help anyone in active addiction find their path to recovery, to give information on creation and on pregnancy, to help.
Big book acceptance p 417, and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Once he was gone, i found that acceptance offered me what little comfort was to be. Super uplifting recovery gift for him or her in any 12 step group. 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. 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. From that moment on, i have not had a single compulsion to drink.
Laser engraved acceptance quote from page 417 in the aa big book 6 x 8 hardwood wall plaque. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. 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.
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. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
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 life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. 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. Aa acceptance coffee mug with page 417 screen printed on sides. The most important lesson from 83,000 brain scans daniel amen tedxorangecoast duration. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. Acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or. As trite as it sounds, given no alternative, one can bear almost any cross. They realized that repeated lack of drinking control, when they really wanted control, was the fatal symptom that spelled problem drinking. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems an. 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.
When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the answer, the problem went away. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa medallion. 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 situationsome fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as. 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. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of 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 this moment.
Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. 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. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. I might as well just kill my self, drink my way into oblivion.
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. Acceptance is one of the basic building blocks of a 12step program. Acceptance from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. 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. 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. The aa acceptance bookmark features a quote from the story acceptance was the answer. Today i find its the best thing that has ever happened to me. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque.
As you breathe in that rich aroma of your morning coffee, be reminded that acceptance is the answer to all your problems with the acceptance prayer from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, page 417. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book 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. 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. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Just as id had to accept that i was powerless over my disease, i had no choice but to accept that i was powerless in the face of the inevitable. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. What page can you find the famous aa paragraph beginning acceptance is the answer. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164.
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. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as. Page 417 acceptance alcoholics anonymous fourth edition acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the answer, the problem. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque, all. Recovery shop is home to many unique designs related to alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance is the answer aa speakers 12step alcoholism. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. They saw that they had become actual or potential alcoholics, even though no serious harm had yet been done. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life. See page 449 in the 3rd edition or page 417 in the 4th edition. 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 not serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Learn about the importance of acceptance in recovering from alcohol addiction, including a peek into a famous passage from the a. The seventeen who now tell their experiences answer that question. And, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p.
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