Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance is the answer to all my problems powerful. Breaking down step one of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. But many in aa and the rehab industry insist the 12 steps are the only answer. The first step of anything is a beginning, so the first step of the alcoholics anonymous 12 steps is the beginning of your recovery process. 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. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them.
This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. Chapter 1 is bills story one of the cofounders of aa. Unfortunately, that means it must cancel the alcoholics anonymous meeting. 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. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Pauls story, doctor, alcoholic, addict is published in the third edition of the big book.
From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. Acceptance is the answer story page 407 soberrecovery. Addiction recovery quotes in 2020 elevation behavioral. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. What we know of course is that the big book was bill wilsons baby its a collection of his opinions and beliefs at. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. If you have been in recovery for a while you might notice yourself remembering a saying that you heard at a meeting a year ago and using it in your life when you need it. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to. Just read and highlight the 1st time you read through the chapter. We were fortunate to be able to spend the holiday together, and took time to reflect on the changes weve seen in ourselves and each other over these 6 months as weve both truly begun working on our recoveries. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book.
Acceptance is the answer aa speakers 12step youtube. When a group travels to share their experience, strength and hope. Linked with the permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous forward to the 2nd. This short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Twelve step workshop herbk 2017 updated 12122016 a twelve month workshop using the book alcoholics anonymous to those interested in participating in the weekly meetings for twelve months. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. The irrationality of alcoholics anonymous the atlantic.
Acceptance is the answer to all my problems today as the book states. The primary purpose group big green bay area aa home. It will, however, find all the forms of the word alcohol in their context. 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. 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. Alcoholics anonymous, the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. 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. In fact, its one of my very favorites, and something ive arrived to live by in my life. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. The book on its page 417 urges the reader to make acceptance a cardinal principle of their life.
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. I have been reading the book alcoholics anonymous for most of my nearly 17 yrs of recovery last drink jan 30, 1994, although the first time i read it was 1977. Many of us in the recovery world collect addiction recovery quotes and sayings like other people collect snow globes or stamps. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. What message do you think they were delivering to potential new people around aa versus the message that is delivered today in aa.
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. Can someone give me a summary of alcoholic anonymous. 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. 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. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published.
Big book acceptance is the answer to all of 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. What two things has to happen for everyone in that town to have an opportunity to recover, if heshe can or will. If you do not know the meaning of a word, just doubleclick left mouse button directly on the word and a dictionary will popup with its definition. Last week my partner celebrated 6 months of sobriety, over the july 4th weekend.
Here you will find a schedule of aa meetings, aa news and events, and useful resources for the newcomer about aa and our wonderful fellowship. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. There are many things that are not in the big book, that have been added along the way. Knowing whats acceptable and whats not, when we should practice it and when we shouldnt, isnt always easy. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Why dont you go home and get the big book and open it at. Formerly known as doctor, alcoholic, addict addiction treatment works. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. These quotes come from the popular twelvestep groups publications, alcoholics anonymous the big book and. Because of this, the search will not answer how many times is alcohol used in the big book. These are questions weve been trying to answer for, golly, 30 or 40 years.
One of the many myths that i was taught about the big book is that its the collective workwords of the original 100 members of aa. But i will not have the benefit of contact with you who write this book. Pauls acceptance is the answer in the book alcoholics anonymous aka the big book. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution.
The big book includes an assertion first made in the second edition, which was. Gutter bravadothe big book of alcoholics anonymous youtube. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When i read the descriptions of what an alcoholic is in the big book i have yet to find any reference that and an unmanageable life has anything to do with whether or not a person is alcoholic or nonalcoholic. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. 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.
Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Aas big book calls alcoholism an illness which only a spiritual experience will conquer. Big book study guides for aa anonymous, alcoholics on. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa medallion. Chapter 2 there is a solution page 29 big book workshop homework assignment 1 read step two in the twelve and twelve book use highlighter. Reprinted from the book alcoholics anonymous the big book with permission of a. 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous still stands as today as the primary text for aa and is the foundation for most other 12 step programs. In fact there is a passage in the big book or one of the stories that contradicts this.
Aa shares the view that acceptance of ones inherent limitations is critical to finding ones proper place among other humans and god. It basically tells his life from when he was an officer in wwi and then his progression into alcoholism and then his visit from ebby thatcher and his sobriety. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. Nothing, absolutely nothing, happens in gods world by mistake. Acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Alcoholics anonymous, now better known as the big book. Acceptance is the answer to all my problems today intergroup central office 274 east hamilton ave. This answer has to do with the quality of faith rather than its quantity. Secret in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. He is the author of acceptance is the answer in the big book. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous goodreads. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. To spread his message of salvation, wilson started writing what would become aas sacred text. 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. Check out these collections quotes, recovery quotes sayings, aa mantra, on hope and honesty. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous aa is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of. Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. 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. The seventeen who now tell their experiences answer that question.