AN UNBROKEN TRADITION
Recovery Einstein's Big Book perspective on the AA Daily Reflection for October 28.
An unbroken tradition means that the lifeline of recovery has been passed from one alcoholic to another without interruption since Bill W. met Dr. Bob. The Big Book is the backbone of this tradition — it hasn’t changed, and it doesn’t need to. On page 164, it says, 'Our book is meant to be suggestive only. We realize we know only a little.' Yet that little has been enough for millions because we keep doing the same simple things: share our story, work the Steps, and help the next suffering alcoholic. The Promises on pages 83-84 are the same today as when they were written — that’s the power of an unbroken tradition. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel; you just have to pick it up and pass it on.
How does knowing that countless others before you have recovered using the exact same program affect your willingness to follow the suggestions in the Big Book?
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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 October 28?
The theme for October 28 is “An Unbroken Tradition.” An unbroken tradition means that the lifeline of recovery has been passed from one alcoholic to another without interruption since Bill W.
How does knowing that countless others before you have recovered using the exact same program affect your willingness to follow the suggestions in the Big Book?
You don’t have to reinvent the wheel; you just have to pick it up and pass it on. (Big Book: Chapter 6, pages 83-84, and Chapter 11, pages 151-164)