From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. He is the author of acceptance is the answer in the big book. 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. But great numbers of theseabout two out of threebegan to return as time passed. This is the official website of the general service office g. I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. Read the book alcoholics anonymous from the frontispiece through the end of chapter 11 a vision for you pg. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only.
Full serenity prayer printable version full serenity. 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. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. The transparent film adds strength, rigidity and protection, which extends the life of bookmarks and. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. Aa acceptance from big book pg 417 engraved plaque, all.
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From page 417 of 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, 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. The reference pages are taken from the 4th edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous acceptance pg. 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. Pg 417 big book aa birthdays date group birthdays location speaker feb 20, 2018 the hill group deborah d 1 year saint davids church hall bible hill tba feb 25, 2018 shubie recovery group doug k 54 years blaine m 6 years 2848 hwy 2, shubenacadie tba the next district meeting february 18, 2018 page 2 of 2. Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous. Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. Max and i had been married for twentyeight years when i ended up in a. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Acceptance is the answer aa speakers 12step youtube. The inside of each card was left blank to allow space for.
We provide meetings on property twice a week to help with the transition of meeting people in sobriety in our area. 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. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. 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. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us.
The book alcoholics anonymous, aka the big book, is the basic text for the aa program of sobriety. Therefore, it is not surprising that our drinking careers have been characterized by countless vain attempts to prove we could drink like other people. Recovery is an acceptance that your life is in shambles and you have to change. 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. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. Todays upcoming aa meetings washington area intergroup. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a. Those events that once made me feel ashamed and disgraced now allow me to share with others how to become a useful member of the human race. 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.
For the serious student of the aa big book, what follows are some recommendations from the author of this study guide in the approach to take when utilizing this supplemental material. 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. As on what needs to be changed in me and in my attitudes. Recoveryshop the onestop shop for meeting materials, recovery items, and 12step gifts. If you are new and unfamiliar with the big book bb many of us change the words alcohol to food, alcoholic to compulsive overeater. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. No person likes to think he is bodily and mentally different from his fellows. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Most of us have been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. 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. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today.
The acceptance greeting card featuring an excerpt from pg 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. We have 3 properties located within close proximity of each other which gives us the advantage of convenient housing space for our clients. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. A super special aa gift this wall plaque with acceptance pg 417 from the aa big book 5 x 7 laser engraved hardwood plaque made in usa. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 23,658 views 14. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Spirituality page 417 of the big book i have been having some discomfort in how things have been.
This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Ive had a situation happen recently that brought the page 417 reading to mind. The role of acceptance in recovery from alcohol addiction.
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