A community thirty miles away has fifteen fellows of alcoholics 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. Being a large place, we think that some day its fellowship will number many hundreds. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the answer, the problem went away. The terms spiritual experience and spiritual awakening are used many times in this book which, upon careful reading, shows that the personality change sufficient to bring about recovery from alcoholism has manifested itself among us in many different forms. Aa speaker the traditions of alcoholics anonymous very entertaining. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Until i could accept my alcoholism, i could not stay sober. Alcoholics anonymous large print big book, blue with white lettering aa acceptance. This is the official website of the general service office g. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aa s founders before the first edition was printed. Today i find its the best thing that has ever happened to me.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. 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 big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. 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. 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 idea of meditation as a form of selfgrowth was a part of a. The first section of the big book of alcoholics anonymous has not changed or been revised in any of the four editions. The purpose of this site is to help anyone in active addiction find their path to. If you go to enough meetings, youll hear it said that in aa, there are no musts, only suggestions. Jan, 2020 buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online alanon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism given the title. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. The first section contains 164 pages that are the textbook for a recovering alcoholic. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. Actor in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The aa acceptance bookmark features a quote from the story acceptance was the answer. 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. As on what needs to be changed in me and in my attitudes. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. As being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous psychology.
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. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Jul 17, 2019 the book alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known by members as the big book, is the textbook for the original 12step recovery program now known by the same name. The quote is taken from page 417 found in the alcoholics anonymous big book. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous. The aa acceptance bookmark features a quote from the story.
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, situation. Aug 24, 2014 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. We read small sections of the book alcoholics anonymous big book and have a lead share on the reading. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. The second part changes because it is the part that. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more.
Alcoholics anonymous publishes several books, reports, pamphlets, and other media, including a periodical known as the aa grapevine. Alcoholics anonymous, from the title of its own 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 is supposed to. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems read the page here according to the big book, it is not possible to become a moderate drinker or give up completely unless the understanding of the alcoholics is achieved and abstinence is made a strict goal of ones life. 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 twelve steps are covered over a 15 week rotation. From that moment on, i have not had a single compulsion to drink. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. Recovery shop is home to many unique designs related to alcoholics anonymous. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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 anonymous. 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.
A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Steven gans, md is boardcertified in psychiatry and is an active supervisor, teacher, and mentor at massachusetts general hospital. We abide by the 12 traditions and ask attendees to not take screenshots or recording of any kind. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. But life among alcoholics anonymous is more than attending gatherings and visiting hospitals. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you find in this 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. The book alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known by members as the big book, is the textbook for the original 12step recovery program now known by the same name.
We of alcoholics anonymous, are many thousands of men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, written by the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. The big book provides guidance in when and how the alcoholic can meditate to best.
Re acceptance bookmark alcoholics anonymous recoveryshop. Alcoholics anonymous the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions, the latter explaining aa s fundamental principles in depth. Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you from honestly asking yourself what they mean to you. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Monday, march 26, 2012 aa morning meditation big book pages 86,87 and 88 explained. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Zip file 534 k self extracting word document 584 k download ms word document 1. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program.
Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been through the process, the big book has helped guide millions into a life of sobriety. This is a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous. We then open the meeting to group discussion on the weekly topic. A nd acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Cornwall press would deliver copies to works publishing company, with an office on william street in newark, new jersey. Alcoholics anonymous the book, april, 1939, works publishing inc. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Grapevine, and grapevine are registered trademarks or service marks of a. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as an inspiration for thousands of aa members.
Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. When, therefore, we speak to you of god, we mean your own conception of god. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. It seems almost too simple to be true, but accepting that alcoholism. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. Two study guides for the big book of alcoholics anonymous the first study guide has a summary of each book and then hundreds of follow up questions to answer and add sobriety notes. The second part of the book has changed slightly with the printing of each new edition. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. 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.
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. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. Ive had a situation happen recently that brought the page 417 reading to mind. Big book step study is both a particular style of aa meeting as well as a philosophy about working the twelve steps precisely as they are laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance page 417 big book eaa group of alcoholics. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. The last page of the last story in the book alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition contains these words. A blog dedicated to discussion of the program of alcoholics anonymous as found in the twelve and twelve and first 164 pages of the big book alcoholics anonymous. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism given the title the big book or aa the big book, out of affection, by its readers has been one of the most influential pieces of literature that have helped countless souls to get out of the vicious cycle of drug addiction. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body.
Silkworth the baltimore origins aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. Literature alcoholism recovery 3rd edition 2nd edition rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Jul 24, 2018 acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. Nothing, absolutely nothing happens in gods world by mistake. New stories have been added to the personal histories. This book is a powerful powerful message on how to change the person we brought through those doors of alcoholics anonymous, one day at a time. Listen to the entire alcoholics anonymous big book as well as audiobooks, audio courses, and speaker tapes to help you stop. 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. We do not sign court slips or offer proof of attendance. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. On april 10, 1939, 4,650 copies of the big book, alcoholics anonymous became available for distribution. The personal story doctor alcoholic addict which appeared in the 3rd edition of the big book and included the infamous page 449 was renamed and repositioned in the fourth edition of the big book, so page 449 is now page 417.