And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today keychain medallion sunset beach picture in bronze 1 516 33mm medallion half dollar size 3d raised text on both sides. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Acceptance prayer printable serenity prayer aa morning. Acceptance is the answer aa speakers 12step alcoholism. What i did was pray for certain things as to in my mind manipulate. 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. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more. 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. The third step prayer big book alcoholics anonymous. A super special aa gift this wall plaque with acceptance pg 417 from the aa big book 5 x 7 laser engraved hardwood plaque made in usa. Aa prayers, big book prayers and inspirational recovery 12. 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. 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.
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. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque, all. Acceptance was the answer the alcoholics guide to alcoholism. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous quotes quotable quote and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation.
I firmly believe the big book s promise that my troubles are of my own making, that being said my current teachers tells me regualrly. 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. Originally posted by stone i am by no means a thumper but it does annoy me when people use the stories like they are the program, i only have the 4th addition but i assume page 449 is the acceptance is key. 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. Full text of the daily colonist 1924 1207 see other formats. 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. This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. Acceptance prayer spiritual principles of recovery. 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. Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa keychain. We are advised to pray throughout the day as a means of finding and maintaining our abstinence.
It is referred to so often in meetings that it is almost a supplement to the first 164 pages. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Getting and staying in touch with our higher power is a key element for our success in oa. 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. 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 of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions.
Acceptance the big book edition, pg 417 in the rooms a social network and 12 step resource for the recovery community hitch my favorite passage from the big book of aa my sponsor tells me to read it alot. 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 distributed source aa gso ny. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. Acceptance is one of the biggest subjects discussed the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholism12 step support is acceptance part of the big book or not. 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. Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Also goes with bb of aa pg 417 in fourth addition or pg 449 in 3rd edition. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. 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. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known.
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. Acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. The story is known by two names, doctor, alcoholic, addict or acceptance was the answer depending on which edition you bought. 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. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous i earnestly advise every alcoholic to read this book through, and though perhaps he came to scoff, he may remain to pray. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in. Spirituality page 417 of the big book i have been having some discomfort in how things have been. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or. Known also as the acceptance prayer aa morning prayer,that i may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with him forever in the next. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. 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. Did you know, before the big book was published, the early members of aa studied the bible. Prayers of alcoholics anonymous aa from the big book 12 steps of recovery alcoholism addiction na serenity prayer.