Alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. 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. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place. Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek. Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more. I must keep my magic magnifying mind on my level of acceptance. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that i may better do thy will. Many thanks to katherine applegate for her april 17 event for children and childrens booklovers. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous psychology.
My favorite part of the big book has always been the part of chapter five, how it works that is read at the opening of our meetings. Acceptance is one of the basic building blocks of a 12step program. 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. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services. 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. 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 life. The response has been generous and the messages heartwarming. Doctor paul ohliger wrote a passage on how acceptance.
The minnesota recovery page is a directory of resources for recovery from chemical addiction in minnesota. 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. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. 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. For many of us, acceptance is the answerin our big book has been a life saver.
Nov 04, 2019 alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. The blind acceptance that a close minded belief a particular religious concept of god alone is sufficient to produce. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to move forward. Jan, 2020 this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous big. Ferry building on march 17 th, weve been talking with authors, our staff, and our community about ways to continue gathering together bay area book loverseven as we stay home to mitigate the spread of coronavirus. For more than 40 years, book passage has been the welcoming home for bay area readers. The 12 step prayer book a collection of 12 step prayers and inspirational readings second edition featuring 44 new prayers written and compiled by bill p. Ready to heal is an excellent book for and about female sex and love addicts. Biographies of the authors of the stories in the big book. The big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages. Use this study guide of the aa big book as if the author were a.
The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. 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. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. My ever decreasing attention span i blame the digital age makes it difficult for me to actually complete a book unless it is a highly engrossing novel or biography that reads like a novel, but ready to heal is a page turner. 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. The material is primarily intended for those individual members of aa who, like the author, have difficulty intelligently reconciling what they find in aas basic text with various religious concepts of a power greater. Alcoholics anonymous quotes showing of 127 and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
One of my home group members always quotes that passage i. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The bold letters have a place in the history of the big book. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps.
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. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The second edition 1955 consisted of 1,150,000 copies. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, calif at age 83. Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of alcoholics anonymous. 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 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.
I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. Sep 25, 2006 and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Acceptance passage medallion display holders recovery. Passage definition, a portion or section of a written work. 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.
Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. Jeff vandermeer is an awardwinning novelist and editor. Big book personal stories part ii they stopped in time. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known.
The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. 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. 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. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. Jul 17, 2019 the book alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known by members as the big book, is the textbook for the original 12step recovery program now known by the same name. 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 steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. Learn about the importance of acceptance in recovering from alcohol addiction, including a peek into a famous passage from the a.
This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. I have found that the process of discovering who i really am begins with knowing who i really dont want to be. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. 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. To listen to the audio for a particular chapter, please click on its link.
Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. This short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. A big hug to anne lamott and the others who organized the gofundme effort in support of book passage. If you would like to become a member, please send a blank email to. Acceptance is the key to my relationship with god today. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. 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.
Years ago, in 1935, one of our number made a journey to a certain western city. Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. The 12 step prayer book a collection of 12 step prayers. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place or thing. This book facilitates a definitive understanding of fundamental aa literature. This imperfect journey one womans story of recovery. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 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. The 12 step prayer book a collection of 12 step prayers and. Quotes from alcoholics anonymous minnesota recovery. 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. Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page.
My favorite passage from the big book of aa acceptance. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. When this study guide of the aa big book was prepared, the author anticipated different degrees of interest by readers. The book is ideal for sessions with your sponsor or sponsees. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. 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 anonymous. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, is a collection of texts used by members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship the book has undergone four revisions since william wilson, also known as bill w. The minnesota recovery page is not an organization, nor is the minnesota recovery page endorsed by or affiliated with alcoholics anonymous, alanon, or any other group.
This beautiful wooden plaque features this passage while displaying your favorite recovery medallion. Acceptance has been a cornerstone of the 12 step treatment for alcoholism since the first alcoholics anonymous book was written in 1939. New york city, indicates the corporate entity holding legal title to the aa big book. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. Alcoholics anonymous quotes author of alcoholics anonymous.
I never just sit and do nothing while waiting for him to tell me what to do, rather, i do whatever is in front of me to be done, and let go of the results. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. Contents introduction guide for daily reading 1 serenity prayer 2 the lords prayer 3 prayer of saint francis of assisi 4 todays thought 5 sanskrit proverb 6 to be prayer. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. His fiction has been translated into twenty languages and has appeared in the library of americas american fantastic tales and in multiple yearsbest anthologies. Does anyone have the paragraph acceptance from alcoholics. Why dont you go home and get the big book and open it at. Since temporarily closing our stores in corte madera and the s.
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