Thinking aa big book page 417

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. From the big book, 3rd edition now page 417 from the 4th edition acceptance is the answer. Acceptance is the answer to all my problems youtube. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Life is 10% what you make it and 90% how you take 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. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first edition is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by william g. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. 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. Step 2 focuses on preparing alcoholics to let go of their need for control over everything in their lives by introducing the concept of a higher power. 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 wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Thinking in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.

The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program, the worlds largest alcoholism support group. But life among alcoholics anonymous is more than attending gatherings and visiting hospitals. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. 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 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. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my lifeunacceptable to me, and. Pauls lesson in the big book regarding expectations being inversely proportional to serenity. Sometimes its the big stuff my mom died after a horrific 6week nightmare of bile.

These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. 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 first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Not only did i not think that being an alcoholic was a good idea, i didnt even feel that i had all that much of a drinking prob. What used to be the hunch or the occasional inspiration gradually becomes a working part of the mind. Mar 22, 2012 the paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. Quotes from alcoholics anonymous minnesota recovery page. May 21, 2008 big book page my friend promised when these things were done i would enter upon a new relationship with my creator. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation.

Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of alcoholics anonymous. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that i may better do thy will. Alcoholics anonymous quotes showing of 127 and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous. In his book, the eyes of darkness page 333, page 353, page 355 and page 366 dean koontz has written about an interesting biological weapon wuhan 400 which resembles coronavirus location in china, here is the text from the page 366 of the book. Ive prayed to god on hangover mornings and sworn that id never touch another drop but by nine oclock id be boiled as an owl. Recovery table spiritual awakening, alcoholism and. I wore a think rubber band on my wrist and whenever i had some. Spirituality page 417 of the big book i have been having some discomfort in how things have been. Aa morning meditation big book pages 86,87 and 88 explained. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Jul 02, 20 acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition posted on july 2, 20 by greatpoetrymhf.

This fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous came off press in november 2001, at the start of a new millennium. Since the third edition was published in 1976, worldwide membership of a. The aa program of recovery is set forth in the twelve steps aa was founded in. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Being still inexperienced and having just made conscious contact with god, it is not probable that we are going to be inspired at all times. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. 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. Silkworth big book study aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. 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. Being a large place, we think that some day its fellowship will number many hundreds. 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 words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. Page 353 of the book by dean koontz wuhan is getting a lot of attention. I still think that periodically turning into a psycho is going to change things. Aa is nonprofessional, selfsupporting, and apolitical. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Oct 15, 2019 breaking addiction to negative thinking. Acceptence page 417 big book post by no bovine scat fri apr 20, 2018 6.

Click to see many more medallions stepping stones to recovery for men. 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. Apr 30, 2017 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at 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. His is the fourth edition of the book 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. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism given the title the big book or aa the big book, out of affection, by its readers has been one of the most influential pieces of literature that have helped countless souls to get out of the vicious cycle of drug addiction. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. God, i offer myself to theeto build with me and to do with me as thou wilt. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Alcoholics anonymous aa helps recovering alcoholics work through 12 steps to aid with sobriety. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. Prayers from the big book alcoholics anonymous 3rd step prayerpage 63.

Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. 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 exactly the way it is supposed to be at. In the famous passage on acceptance at page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we read that. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Big book page my friend promised when these things were done i would enter upon a new relationship with my creator. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous.

Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. A community thirty miles away has fifteen fellows of alcoholics anonymous. If youre having a hard time staying away from alcohol, aa can help. 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. Nevertheless, we find that our thinking will, as time passes, be more and more on the plane of inspiration. We usually conclude the period of meditation with a prayer that we be shown all through the day what. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. 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. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster.

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. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page.

Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. On page 417 are the words,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. 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. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution.

Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been through the process, the big book has helped guide millions into a life of sobriety. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Let go and let god is what many people talk about with step 3. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. And, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Its only membership requirement is a desire to stop drinking.