This short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the. Millions of readers have found peace of mind through the inspirational philosophy in this little pamphlet. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situation some fact of my life. Acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature.
Acceptance booklet single the way to serenity and peace of mind 24 pages. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. Single copy also available in package of 20 copies. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous psychology. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. 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. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. It is a classic comment on the perfect formula for contentment the serenity prayer. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an alcoholic. Acceptance is the key the alcoholics guide to alcoholism.
The way to serenity and peace of mind collins, vincent paul on. And acceptance is the key 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. Treat yourself to a copy, and give one to a friend in need of a little peace of mind. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or.
Learn about the importance of acceptance in recovering from alcohol addiction, including a peek into a famous passage from the a. Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Acceptance is the answer aa speakers 12step youtube. 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. Openmindedness is not limited or it would not be openmindedness. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. The title may lead you to believe this is a spiritual book or an aa book it isnt, but contains spiritual wisdom and has principles based in a well researched type of therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy as part of your decision to embark on a journey of recovery and if you are open to it, also guides the reader with some ways to about. Patience in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. 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.
We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. It is closely linked with self esteem but there are. 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.
Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. 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. 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. Place paid gift card message here and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. In the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. 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. Surrendering to god will be looked at in three ways. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. 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.
Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. Consequently, it follows that some would regard the big book with a measure of reverence. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. It is referred to so often in meetings that it is almost a supplement to the first 164 pages. Linked with the permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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. 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 acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it.
Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict. 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. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. His original date of sobriety was december 1966, but he slipped until july 1967. The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. 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 untill i can accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Doctor paul ohliger wrote a passage on how acceptance. It is a classic comment on the perfect formula for contentment. 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 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. Acceptance is the key posted on july 2, 2015 by alcoholicsguide more language of the heart from paul ohliger some excerpts on acceptance from a classic of recovery literature acceptance was the answerdoctor, alcoholic, addict. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. 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. Pauls story is one of the most frequently quoted in the 3rd edition because it talks so much about acceptance pages 449450. Just as recent as a day or two ago, someone on another post here. Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. This article will examine the spirituality of surrender as a means of coming home to god 1. Acceptance is the answer story page 407 soberrecovery. Acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
Acceptance was the answer the alcoholics guide to alcoholism. Acceptance is one of the biggest subjects discussed the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The purpose of the big book as it says in the forward of the 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. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction.
Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. 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. The edited book, mindfulness, acceptance, and the psychodynamic evolution can be interpreted as an argument that this approach isnt just the. Alcoholics anonymous quotes quotable quote and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
This excerpt above is from a share or a personal story at the back of the big book. He is the author of acceptance is the answer in the big book. Acceptance has been a cornerstone of the 12 step treatment for alcoholism since the first alcoholics anonymous book was written in 1939. So far, try as they might, the first 164 pages havent been changed. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. The first involves an understanding of how surrender is operative in twelvestep recovery programs like alcoholics anonymous. Self acceptance can be defined as an affirmation or acceptance of self in spite of weaknesses or deficiencies. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism.