Acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. 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. Big book authors list for alcoholics anonymous includes editions 1, 2. My sponsor directed me to a story in the big book and one of the paragraphs spoke to me. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. The seventeen who now tell their experiences answer that question. Big book personal stories part ii they stopped in time. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the answer, the problem went.
Acceptance is one of the basic building blocks of a 12step program. Paul had begun to drink when in pharmacy school to help him sleep. 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. He went through pharmacy school, graduate school, medical school, internship, residency and specialty training and, finally went into practice. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism.
Acceptance is the answer to all my problems powerful. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr. 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. 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 of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Isnt what the man in the acceptance was the answer story in the alcoholics anonymous book correct for most of us when he states. I wonder if youve ever had a problem accepting what life hands you.
Alcoholics anonymous quotes showing of 127 and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. This imperfect journey one womans story of recovery. Biographies of the authors of the stories in the big book. It is referred to so often in meetings that it is almost a supplement to the first 164 pages. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Apr 03, 2017 acceptance is the answer aa reader reader. The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. 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 situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Acceptance is the answer story page 407 soberrecovery. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. 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. 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.
He is the author of acceptance is the answer in the big book. 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. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for 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 exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment.
What stood out is all of the talk of drugs in our bb. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise color bronze aa. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. Once he was gone, i found that acceptance offered me what little comfort was to be. Why dont you go home and get the big book and open it at. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Biographies of the authors of the stories in the big book last names are included only of deceased members the short biographies of the various authors of the stories in the back of the book alcoholics anonymous have been graciously supplied by nancy o. Pauls story doctor, alcoholic, addict was published in the third edition of the big book. Beach at 19th everett conference november 28th 1997 paul is the author of the story acceptance was the answer in the big book of al. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. They saw that they had become actual or potential alcoholics, even though no serious harm had yet been done.
Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Acceptance was the answer interview with the author of doctor, alcoholic, addict dr. Big book personal stories part ii they stopped in time pp. Page 417 acceptance alcoholics anonymous fourth edition acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. 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. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. 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 big book friends is an informal discussion group where men and women interested in the big book of alcoholics anonymous daily discuss the pages of the big book.
The seventeen who now tell their experiences answer. If you would like to become a member, please send a blank email to. Acceptance is the answer aa speakers 12step youtube. The grapevine has a neat article when they interviewed dr paul prior to his death you should read it. Alcoholism12 step support acceptance is the answer story page 407 at a meeting today and we read this entire story. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. Mar 22, 2012 the paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. Those aa folks who seem to try to make you cringe when you mention drugs give me the creeps. Acceptance was the answer the alcoholics guide to alcoholism.
Pauls story, doctor, alcoholic, addict is published in the third edition of the big book. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as an inspiration for thousands of aa members. As trite as it sounds, given no alternative, one can bear almost any cross. Jan, 2020 acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. In your big book story, you say that acceptance is the key to everything. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. This excerpt above is from a share or a personal story at the back of the big book. 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. A personal story of both alcohol and nicotine addiction recovery. They realized that repeated lack of drinking control, when they really wanted control, was the fatal symptom that spelled problem drinking. Acceptance is the answer as i mentioned in some of my comments, i have been struggling with some resentments towards changes that are happening in my professional life. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an alcoholic. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings.
The story is known by two names, doctor, alcoholic, addict or acceptance was the answer depending on which edition you bought. Paul i think today that my job really is to enjoy life whether i like it or not. 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. 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. Ready to heal is an excellent book for and about female sex and love addicts. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation.
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. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. Ive read this several times but today for some reason something stood out that never had before. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa medallion. Place paid gift card message here and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as. Big book acceptance p 417, 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 this moment.
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