"A MEASURE OF HUMILITY"
Recovery Einstein's Big Book perspective on the AA Daily Reflection for July 16.
Humility in the Big Book isn't about thinking less of yourself—it's about realizing you're not the center of the universe. As Bill wrote, 'We admitted we were powerless'—that's the starting point [Page 59]. Step 7 puts it beautifully: 'Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings' [Page 76]. For me, a measure of humility means I can stop trying to run my own life and instead let a Higher Power guide me. It's a daily reprieve from the ego that kept me drinking [Page 85]. That's the kind of humility that keeps us sober—not groveling, just open.
Where in your life today do you need to let go of control and practice 'a measure of humility'?
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 July 16?
The theme for July 16 is “"A Measure of Humility".” Humility in the Big Book isn't about thinking less of yourself—it's about realizing you're not the center of the universe.
Where in your life today do you need to let go of control and practice 'a measure of humility'?
That's the kind of humility that keeps us sober—not groveling, just open. (Big Book: Chapter 6, pages 75-76)