ENTIRELY READY?
Recovery Einstein's Big Book perspective on the AA Daily Reflection for June 5.
Being 'entirely ready' is the heart of Step Six and the gateway to Step Seven's prayer. The Big Book tells us that 'we were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character' — but this readiness is not something we force. It grows naturally as we work the preceding Steps and honestly face our inventory [Page 76]. True readiness means we stop clinging to any one defect, no matter how comfortable or justified it feels. It's a quiet surrender, not a loud declaration. And here's the grace: the readiness itself is a gift. The book notes that 'God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves' — meaning we get ready by staying willing, not by achieving perfection [Page 84].
Is there one defect you know should go but you're still not entirely willing to release? What makes you hesitate?
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 June 5?
The theme for June 5 is “Entirely Ready?.” Being 'entirely ready' is the heart of Step Six and the gateway to Step Seven's prayer.
Is there one defect you know should go but you're still not entirely willing to release? What makes you hesitate?
The book notes that 'God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves' — meaning we get ready by staying willing, not by achieving perfection [Page 84]. (Big Book: Chapter 6, pages 76-77, 83-84)