Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Chapter 6 into action of the big book contains the 7th step prayer which describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. I firmly believe the big books promise that my troubles are of my own making, that being said my current teachers tells. 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. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Alcoholics anonymous aa is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of enabling its members to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety. 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. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone. Includes a vinyl envelope to protect the 18 mar 2012. 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. The promises 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.
The acceptance prayer in the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. Great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Prayers of alcoholics anonymous aa from the big book 12 steps of recovery alcoholism addiction na serenity prayer. Morning prayer and meditation given we know that the aa program is contained in the first 164 pages of the big book with further good information in the step essays of the 12 steps and 12 traditions book lets now follow the 2nd half of the prayer and meditation instructions found on pages 86, 87 and 88 of the book alcoholics anonymous. 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. The history of alcoholics anonymous beginners classes. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous big. Until i could accept my alcoholism, i could not stay sober. And and a whole bunch of that silent talking to him. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. 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.
Serenity in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. So i decided to take the posts i had there and put them here. The seventh step prayer big book 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. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa medallion. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. 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. Alcoholics anonymous discussion blog by an alcoholic for. Its only membership requirement is a desire to stop drinking. Jan, 2020 its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known.
Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous acceptance pg. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more. 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. 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. And please dont get me talking about why they changed the title. 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. They think we do not have enough of it, or that it isnt the right kind. The role of acceptance in recovery from alcohol addiction. There are numerous places in the big book of alcoholics anonymous where it asks us to stop and pray.
Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those i would help of thy power, thy love, and thy way of. Acceptance prayer page 417 and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. 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. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. Sanskrit proverb prayer look to this day this very life of life.
The purpose of this site is to help anyone in active addiction find their path to recovery. Oa prayers overeaters anonymous silicon valley in california. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems read the page here according to the big book, it is not possible to become a moderate drinker or give up completely unless the understanding of the alcoholics is achieved and abstinence is made a strict goal of ones 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. The acceptance prayer 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. The aa program of recovery is set forth in the twelve steps aa was founded in. The third step prayer big book alcoholics anonymous. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. Prayers from the big book alcoholics anonymous 3rd step prayerpage 63. Tripod decided to block me a few years ago, so i stopped writing, posting.
Aa prayers, big book prayers and inspirational recovery 12. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. You may say to yourself while reading some of these, well, that doesnt apply to my specific situation. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. God, i offer myself to theeto build with me and to do with me as thou wilt. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. This is the official website of the general service office g. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes.
Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Step three prayer step 3 of the 12 steps of recovery. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. 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. Before the night was over, i had started a fight with a number of collegeaged drunken fellows and returned. For all the prayers that are fit to print,the big book index. See more ideas about quotes, alcoholics anonymous quotes and life quotes. Jul 24, 2018 acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous. Mar 02, 2014 in the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. Chapter 5 how it works of the big book contains the 3rd step prayer which describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. I started a web site in 1999 when i came back into the rooms of alcoholics anonymous.
Relieve me of the bondage of self, that i may better do thy will. Mar 22, 2012 the paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation.
This is an attempt to compile all those instances into one document. Then we have the voices who cry for sex and more sex. The promises alcoholics anonymous of colorado springs. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. Max and i had been married for twentyeight years when i ended up in a. 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. This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 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, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to. Today, woke up feeling esspecially peaceful, and as the day has progressed, out of nowhere, filled with so much gratitude first to him, my higher power that i definitely choose to call god, to our aa program, and to all of you, and the meetings, and the 12 steps. In taking step 3 many of us said to our maker, as we understood him, the step 3 prayer found on page 63 of the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. 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. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. Sep 10, 2014 i started a web site in 1999 when i came back into the rooms of alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. The allergy of the body and the obession of the mind. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life.
The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. Aa is nonprofessional, selfsupporting, and apolitical. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. Alcoholics anonymous archivist, author conducts sessions here. Overeaters anonymous prayers overeaters anonymous san. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. Please be aware that we are not responsible for a linked sites privacy policy, tracking technology, computer security, or intellectual property protection. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Acceptance is the answer aa speakers 12step alcoholism recovery. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449.
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