GUIDANCE
Recovery Einstein's Big Book perspective on the AA Daily Reflection for February 22.
Guidance in recovery means learning to turn to a Higher Power for direction, rather than trusting our own self-will. Step 11 teaches that we seek 'through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God,' asking only for knowledge of His will and the power to carry that out [Page 86]. This is not about getting our personal wishes granted; it's about aligning our actions with a wisdom greater than our own. The Big Book stresses that we need this guidance daily, because 'the alcoholic at certain times has no effective mental defense against the first drink' [Page 43]—our own thinking will fail us. By practicing prayer and meditation each morning, we invite God to shape our thoughts and actions, and we stay open to correction throughout the day. This is the heart of living in the solution, not the problem.
How do you distinguish between your own will and the guidance of a Higher Power in your daily decisions?
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 February 22?
The theme for February 22 is “Guidance.” Guidance in recovery means learning to turn to a Higher Power for direction, rather than trusting our own self-will.
How do you distinguish between your own will and the guidance of a Higher Power in your daily decisions?
This is the heart of living in the solution, not the problem. (Big Book: Chapter 6, pages 86-87)