This ebook is not a product of alcoholics anonymous. About myself, this book, my disease, these steps, and especially about you dear god so that i might have an open mind and a new experience with all these things. Page 552, 4th edition someone was having a problem with resentment in the meeting this morning in stepchat, and i told them to read this as i was told to and it helped me. The text of alcoholics anonymous the anonymous press. 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. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you from honestly asking yourself what they mean to you. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. This pdf file is an easyread large print ebook created in 2009 by major1212. Spirituality page 417 of the big book i have been having some discomfort in how things have been. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we.
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. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Aa morning meditation big book pages 86,87 and 88 explained. Its unfortunate for those who have taken half measures, but i would be willing to put my hand out to them when they return. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. 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. Start a new topic reply printer friendly post info. 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 strong. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. The leaf form the book, which is page 312 to be specific, as described eerily relevant to the present times in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak has taken the online community into a state of awe. See page 449 in the 3rd edition or page 417 in the 4th edition. If you have resentment you want to be free of, if you will pray for the person or thing that you resent, you will be free.
The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. The title, end of days has become a trending topic after a page from the book started making rounds on the internet. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. The need for more specific direction was readily apparent. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous. This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. This is the official website of the general service office g. And, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Feb 23, 2010 miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous acceptance pg.
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. Someone was having a problem with resentment in the meeting this morning in stepchat, and i told them to read this as i was told to and it helped me. The role of acceptance in recovery from alcohol addiction. 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. 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. The promises 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. 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 312 of the book. Sponsor and sponsorship also do not appear in the main text of the book. Mar 05, 2020 page 312 in the book the eyes of darkness by dean koontz wuhan 400 is receiving a lot of recognition. 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, situation. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous acceptance pg. Acceptance is the answer aa speakers 12step alcoholism. The answers will come, if your own house is in order.
Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. 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. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. When, therefore, we speak to you of god, we mean your own conception of god. 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 big book pg 87. 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.
Aa books, aa literature, and aa pamphlets are just a few of the many items available for aa groups. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. 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. Buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online alanon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Today i find its the best thing that has ever happened to me. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. 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. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. So i figured i would post it here so i have it handy. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. Membership grew rapidly for a time and then began to decline.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my lifeunacceptable to me, and. 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. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. The promises alcoholics anonymous of colorado springs. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, is a collection of texts used by members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship the book has undergone four revisions since william wilson, also known as bill w. Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you from honestly asking yourself what they mean to. I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous.
The fellowship still had little structure, however, and the 1960s were a period of struggle. 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. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Mar 26, 2012 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 big book pg 87. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6.
For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Jul 02, 20 acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition posted on july 2, 20 by greatpoetrymhf. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. Book 41 spanish aa big book standard hardback price. How it works taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063 being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will an how it works big book pgs. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr.
The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you find in this book. 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. The set aside prayer big book comes alive study group. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of 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 exactly the way it is supposed to. The set aside prayer is said before we read the big book, at the beginning of step work and at. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
The white book, narcotics anonymous, was published in 1962. Page 312 in the book the eyes of darkness by dean koontz wuhan 400 is receiving a lot of recognition. It seems almost too simple to be true, but accepting that alcoholism. The set aside prayer is said before we read the big book, at the beginning of step work and at the beginning of some meetings. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous.
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