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 promises alcoholics anonymous of colorado springs. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. 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. Liabilities and assets checklist for a moral inventory the introduction to the fourth step starts at the bottom of page 63 of the aa text. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The first paragraph on page 86 gives direct instructions about what to do each evening before bed. From page 86,87 and 88 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. Acceptance is the answer aa speakers 12step alcoholism. Prayers from the big book alcoholics anonymous 3rd step prayerpage 63. Aas evening meditation pages 86,87 and 88 explained step 11. The third step prayer alcoholics anonymous aa meetings.
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. Chapter 5 how it works of the big book contains the 3rd step prayer which describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. On awakening let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead. Steven gans, md is boardcertified in psychiatry and is an active supervisor, teacher, and mentor at massachusetts general hospital. And i knew that giving up one drink for one day wouldnt really do any.
The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. It is the first text written about the experiences of the founders of the a. Step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Though our decision was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once followed by a strenuous effort to face, and to be rid of, the things in ourselves which had been blocking us. God, i offer myself to thee to build with me and to do with me as thou wilt. Whatever our protestations, are not most of us concerned with ourselves, our resentments, or our selfpity. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. 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.
To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. 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 big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments.
Aa big book and twelve and twelve dictionaries and na. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Next we launched out on a course of vigorous action, the first step of which is a personal housecleaning, which many of us had never attempted. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Established on such a footing we became less and less. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. I guess thinking that i could be such a great example,, was my expectation, again, of trying to be perfect,, that is playing god too,, cuz only god is perfect.
Aa big book ch2 there is a solution 4th edition duration. But in the light of the new understanding that i have found in a. 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. On page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of resentments towards a person. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. He answered my prayer, and they gave me a big book and a 12 steps and 12 traditions book that started me on the road of recovery with a higher power. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. With the appearance of the new book a great deal began to happen.
It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Driven by a hundred forms of fear, selfdelusion, selfseeking, and selfpity, we step on the toes of our fellows and they retaliate. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. God, i offer myself to theeto build with me and to do with me as thou wilt. 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. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous.
Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Many of us said to our maker, as we understood him. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. I need to concentrate not so much on what needs to be changed in the world as on what needs to be changed in me and my attitudes. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. 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. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Under these conditions we can employ our mental faculties. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Spirituality page 417 of the big book i have been having some discomfort in how things have been. Be fore we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from selfpity, dishonest or selfseeking motives. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. This step is described in parts of chapters 1, 2, 3, and all of chapter 4.
Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Liabilities and assets checklist for a moral inventory. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. 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. Alcoholics anonymous quotes quotable quote and acceptance is the answer to all 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.
Being all powerful, he provided what we needed, if we kept close to him and performed his work well. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. How it works taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 60 63 being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will an how it works big book pgs. 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. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa medallion.
How it works from pages 5860 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online alanon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that i may better do thy will. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Mar 10, 2006 he answered my prayer, and they gave me a big book and a 12 steps and 12 traditions book that started me on the road of recovery with a higher power. Big book overview alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is commonly called was first published in 1939 and was subtitled the story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. Aa meeting topics in the big book and suggested topics for a.
Whatever our protestations, are not most of us concerned with ourselves, our. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those i would help of. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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 we sincerely took such a position, all sorts of remarkable things followed. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body.
Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 60 63. 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. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers of alcoholic men and women to recovery, there exists a sentiment. Jan, 2020 acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous big book pg.
It seems almost too simple to be true, but accepting that alcoholism. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. At one time the admission that i was and am an alcoholic meant shame, defeat, and failure to me. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Here we will break down the paragraph and make clear what the big book authors tell us they do. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. 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. Feb 26, 2018 aa big book ch2 there is a solution 4th edition duration.
Established on such a footing we became less and less interested in ourselves, our little plans and designs. This is the official website of the general service office g. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. The third step prayer big book alcoholics anonymous.