Aa big book story acceptance was the answer

Once he was gone, i found that acceptance offered me what little comfort was to be. And so can you, though you be but one man with this book in your hand. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. Paul i think today that my job really is to enjoy life whether i like it or not. Aa acceptance answer anxiety big book grateful gratitude lessons mindfulness negative one day at a time parable recovery slogans solution stinking thinking stress. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Its a key component when it comes to getting clean and taking a look at the truths that surrounds us. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Acceptance was the answer interview with the author of doctor, alcoholic, addict dr.

Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. Questions and answers from the alcoholics anonymous big book. Alcoholism12 step support acceptance is the answer story page 407 at a meeting today and we read this entire story. This excerpt above is from a share or a personal story at the back of the big book. 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. Pauls story doctor, alcoholic, addict was published in the third edition of the big book.

Acceptance is the answer story page 407 soberrecovery. 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. It is referred to so often in meetings that it is almost a supplement to the first 164 pages. 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. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. When it comes to recovery and in terms of sobriety speaking, acceptance is the answer to all of our problems. Paul had begun to drink when in pharmacy school to help him sleep. Blog about recovery sharing my experience with addiction. I wonder if youve ever had a problem accepting what life hands you. Ready to heal is an excellent book for and about female sex and love addicts. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Cofounder bill wilson began writing it in april 1938 at the business office of new york member hank p. Alcoholics anonymous which we in aa affectionately call the big book.

Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa medallion. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Answers in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. The aa program of recovery, from a once seemingly hopeless state of mind and body, is contained within the first 164 pages of the aa 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. This imperfect journey one womans story of recovery. We believe and hope it contains all you will need to begin. What stood out is all of the talk of drugs in our bb. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of 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. Mar 22, 2012 the paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change.

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. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. 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. 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. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.

The seventeen who now tell their experiences answer that question. 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. Pauls story, doctor, alcoholic, addict is published in the third edition of the big book. Since the third edition was published in 1976, worldwide membership of a.

Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Because this book has become the basic text for our. 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, situation. Sep 04, 2019 in your big book story, you say that acceptance is the key to everything. 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 is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Aa sonoma county intergroup fellowship alcoholics anonymous. 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.

The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. As trite as it sounds, given no alternative, one can bear almost any cross. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When a group travels to share their experience, strength and hope. In fact, its one of my very favorites, and something ive arrived to live by in my life.

Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Have recovered from alcoholism frontispiece the author of this study guide wishes to point out the word recovered. I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. Thats the way my drinking began, as a way to make the pain go away.

Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous. Jan, 2020 acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. This fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous came off press in november 2001, at the start of a new millennium. If you would like to become a member, please send a blank email to. He is the author of acceptance is the answer in the big book. A personal story of both alcohol and nicotine addiction recovery.

Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. The second edi tion, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,000 copies. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. This is the official website of the general service office g.

Acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance was the answer the alcoholics guide to alcoholism. Biographies of the authors of the stories in the big book. In the fourth edition the story is called acceptance was the answer. Acceptance is the answer aa speakers 12step alcoholism recovery. 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. Knowing whats acceptable and whats not, when we should practice it and when we shouldnt, isnt always easy. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise color bronze aa.

Hank p, whose big book story is the unbeliever, started aa in new jersey. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. 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. The story is known by two names, doctor, alcoholic, addict or acceptance was the answer depending on which edition you bought.

The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition 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. Why dont you go home and get the big book and open it at page. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as an inspiration for thousands of aa members.

The big book of alcoholics anonymous has a whole chapter on this and step 1 of the 12 steps revolves around acceptance as well. He went through pharmacy school, graduate school, medical school, internship, residency and specialty training and, finally went into practice. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the answer, the problem went. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. 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. Parkhurst at honors dealers, 17 william st, newark, new jersey. We wish to make the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous part of our. Big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. 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 is it that you have in your hand, that leads these first aa members to believe you can grow the fellowship. 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. 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.