RECOVERY, UNITY, SERVICE
Recovery Einstein's Big Book perspective on the AA Daily Reflection for December 23.
Ah, those three words capture the whole journey! Recovery is our personal foundation—the Promises tell us 'We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness' [Page 83]. Unity reminds us we don't walk alone; the Big Book says 'the alcoholic is an extreme example of self-will run riot' and we need each other to stay sane [Page 62]. Service is how we keep the gift—'Practical experience shows that nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics' [Page 89]. Recovery gives us life. Unity gives us family. Service gives us purpose. They're a three-legged stool—if you take one away, the whole thing tips over.
Think about your own recovery—which of these three do you lean on most heavily today, and which might need a little more attention?
Start each day with Einstein's Big Book perspective — a quiet moment before the world gets loud.
This is Recovery Einstein's original Big Book perspective on the day's theme — not the official AA Daily Reflections text. For the official reflection, follow the aa.org link above. Page references are to Alcoholics Anonymous (the Big Book), 4th Edition.
Quick answers
What is the AA Daily Reflection for December 23?
The theme for December 23 is “Recovery, Unity, Service.” Ah, those three words capture the whole journey!
Think about your own recovery—which of these three do you lean on most heavily today, and which might need a little more attention?
They're a three-legged stool—if you take one away, the whole thing tips over. (Big Book: Chapter 6 (Into Action), pages 83-85; Chapter 7 (Working With Others), pages 89-91)