What does acceptance mean in AA?

This means learning to relinquish your control, realize your limitations, and face reality. Acceptance is one of the biggest subjects discussed The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, and probably the most quoted in all of recovery literature.

Where does it talk about acceptance in the big book?

“Acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.

What does AA say about expectations?

In the Big Book of AA we find where it says: Expectations are Premeditated Resentments. When you find yourself feeling resentment, you can almost always trace it back to your expectations.

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.

What is the AA pledge?

“I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there. And for that: I am responsible.” AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes.

Is Acceptance an answer?

Who said expectations are resentments waiting to happen?

Anne Lamott
Quote by Anne Lamott: “Expectations are resentments waiting to happen.”

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.

Is acceptance the answer to all my problems?

“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.”

What does acceptance mean to you?

This means learning to relinquish your control, realize your limitations, and face reality. Acceptance is one of the biggest subjects discussed The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous,

What is AA and how does it work?

Originally founded in 1935 in Akron, Ohio, A.A. defines itself as an international fellowship of men and women whose stated purpose is to enable its members to “stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety”. Support groups are available across the world, attendance and participation is free, and upwards of 2 million people are members.

How many people are members of AA?

Support groups are available across the world, attendance and participation is free, and upwards of 2 million people are members. The 12 Steps of AA make up the foundation of the program and are what members use in order to achieve and maintain sobriety.