HAVING FUN YET?
Recovery Einstein's Big Book perspective on the AA Daily Reflection for January 23.
Ah, my friend, the title 'Having Fun Yet?' is a gentle nudge — a reminder that recovery isn't meant to be a grim duty. The Big Book promises 'a new freedom and a new happiness' [Page 83]. That happiness isn't just the absence of pain; it's the real joy that comes from living in fit spiritual condition. We learn to laugh again, to enjoy simple pleasures without the fog of alcohol. Page 85 tells us we get a 'daily reprieve' — and that reprieve includes the ability to have genuine fun. It's not forced gaiety; it's the natural result of practicing these principles in all our affairs. So, are you having fun yet? If not, maybe you're missing the part about enjoying the journey alongside the recovery work.
When was the last time you did something purely for fun — without guilt or needing a drink to 'make it better'?
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 January 23?
The theme for January 23 is “Having Fun Yet?.” Ah, my friend, the title 'Having Fun Yet?'
When was the last time you did something purely for fun — without guilt or needing a drink to 'make it better'?
If not, maybe you're missing the part about enjoying the journey alongside the recovery work. (Big Book: Chapter 6, pages 83-85)