When, therefore, we speak to you of god, we mean your own conception of god. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Support groups are available across the world, attendance and participation is free, and upwards of 2 million people are members. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. The set aside prayer is said before we read the big book, at the beginning of step work and at. 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. Ive had a situation happen recently that brought the page 417 reading to mind.
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. 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. 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. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous.
Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud duration. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. 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. This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. I didnt connect with the big book of alcoholics anonymous until over a year into my sobriety.
Some day we hope that every alcoholic who journeys will find a fellowship of alcoholics anonymous at his destination. 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 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. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary.
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. Hold to download or tapclick to play the mp3 audio tape. Aa books, aa literature, and aa pamphlets are just a few of the many items available for aa groups. At a certain point in the drinking of every alcoholic, he passes into a state where the most powerful desire to stop drinking is of absolutely no avail. 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.
The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card. 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. 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. My favorite passage from the big book of aa acceptance. 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.
Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. The eaa group rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. 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. Six years ago one of our number was a patient there. 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, situation.
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. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. Alcoholics anonymous and the big book are registered trademarks of a. So i figured i would post it here so i have it handy. Sponsored ad this sponsor paid to have this advertisement placed in this section. Little clusters of twos and threes and fives of us have sprung up in other communities, through contact with our two larger centers.
I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. Download free audiobooks in the mp3 format or play them straight via youtube. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. 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. Here are several quotes from alcoholics anonymous as well as several. We read small sections of the book alcoholics anonymous big book and have a lead share on the reading. 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. 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.
Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous big book pg.
I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. I have been having some discomfort in how things have been. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. If you have resentment you want to be free of, if you will pray for. Here we have an uncategorized list of gifts to make recoveryworld an easier, more convenient way to shop for aa, na, alanon and other 12 step fellowship recovery gifts. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. Also goes with bb of aa pg 417 in fourth addition or pg 449 in 3rd edition.
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. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. 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.
This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you find in this book. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. Many of us have felt, for the first time, the presence and power of god within its walls. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. I didnt connect with the big book of alcoholics anonymous until over a.
Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous acceptance pg. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. This tragic situation has already arrived in practically every case long before it is suspected. We welcome you to read this text, hoping that you will choose to share with us in the new life we have found. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you from honestly asking yourself what they mean to. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading.
The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. 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. If you will ask in prayer for everything you want for yourself to be given. Free online copies of the book alcoholics anonymous the big book can be found here. This is a closed meeting of alcoholics anonymous, which means you need to have a desire to stop drinking if you wish to attend. Jul 24, 2018 acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. Whatever our protestations, are not most of us concerned with ourselves, our resentments, or our selfpity. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164.
When i complain about me or about you, i am complaining about gods handiwork. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. 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. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. I firmly believe the big books promise that my troubles are of my own making, that being said my current teachers tells.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Max and i had been married for twentyeight years when i ended up in a. This book is the shared experience of the fellowship of narcotics anonymous. 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. I firmly believe the big books promise that my troubles are. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. The set aside prayer big book comes alive study group. Its unfortunate for those who have taken half measures, but i would be willing to put my hand out to them when they return.
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