From page 417 of The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous: And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
Where does it talk about acceptance in the big book?
“Acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
What is the acceptance prayer in Alcoholics Anonymous?
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things I can, And the wisdom to know the difference. Our Fellowship’s Serenity Prayer can be recited either in the first (I, me) or third (us, we) person.
What story acceptance is the answer?
Dr. Paul is the author of the Big Book story “Doctor, Alcoholic, Addict,” [Now “Acceptance Was the Answer”] which contains that famous passage on acceptance on page 449 [Now 417]. A bit nervous, I dialed the number. Dr.
Is Acceptance an answer?
Acceptance is not the answer. Acceptance is the first step in finding the answer. Acceptance means acknowledging the truth—that a problem exists.
Is Dr Paul O still alive?
Paul died on May 19, 2000. Max, died on July 1, 2001.
What is the 7th Step Prayer?
“My creator, I am now willing that you should have all of me, good and bad. I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character which stands in the way of my usefulness to you and my fellows. Grant me strength as I go out from here to do your bidding.”
Is the serenity prayer just for addicts?
The Serenity Prayer is a good guideline for daily living, regardless of whether you are an addict or not.
What is the 11th step prayer?
Eleventh Step Prayer
Open and clear from the confusion of daily life. Freedom from self-will, rationalization, and wishful thinking. I pray for the guidance of correct thought and positive action. Your will Higher Power, not mine, be done.
What page is acceptance is the answer to all my problems?
We routinely read the Acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the Big Book at my home group meeting: “And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. As being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Nothing, absolutely nothing happens in God’s world by mistake.