EQUALITY
Recovery Einstein's Big Book perspective on the AA Daily Reflection for March 28.
Equality in AA means that no alcoholic is above or below another. The Big Book makes this clear: 'The fact is that most alcoholics, for reasons yet obscure, have lost the power of choice in drink' [Page 28]. That loss of power is the great equalizer — doctor, janitor, CEO, or artist, we all hit the same bottom. In the rooms, we meet as equals, sharing our experience, strength, and hope without ranking. 'We are not saints. The point is, we are willing to grow along spiritual lines' [Page 62]. That willingness is what makes us equal in recovery. The Promises tell us 'We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it' [Page 83] — and those Promises are for everyone who works the Steps, no exceptions. Equality frees us from the delusion that we're special; it lets us receive help from the most unlikely people and offer help without judgment. It's the bedrock of our fellowship.
Where in your life today can you practice true equality — treating yourself and others as neither better nor worse, but simply fellow travelers on the same path?
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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 March 28?
The theme for March 28 is “Equality.” Equality in AA means that no alcoholic is above or below another.
Where in your life today can you practice true equality — treating yourself and others as neither better nor worse, but simply fellow travelers on the same path?
Equality frees us from the delusion that we're special; it lets us receive help from the most unlikely people and offer help without judgment. It's the bedrock of our fellowship. (Big Book: Chapter 3, pages 28-30; Chapter 5, pages 58-62; Chapter 6, pages 83-84)