I AM RESPONSIBLE
Recovery Einstein's Big Book perspective on the AA Daily Reflection for September 12.
Responsibility is the heart of recovery—taking charge of our own spiritual condition and then freely giving away what we've found. The Promises tell us we will 'know a new freedom and a new happiness' [Page 83], but that freedom comes with the duty to carry the message to others. As it says in the Big Book, 'Our real purpose is to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to God and the people about us' [Page 77]. Being responsible means practicing the principles in all our affairs [Page 84] and being willing to extend the hand of AA to anyone who still suffers. It's not a burden—it's the very thing that keeps us sober.
What is one area of your life where you could take more personal responsibility for your recovery today?
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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 September 12?
The theme for September 12 is “I Am Responsible.” Responsibility is the heart of recovery—taking charge of our own spiritual condition and then freely giving away what we've found.
What is one area of your life where you could take more personal responsibility for your recovery today?
Being responsible means practicing the principles in all our affairs [Page 84] and being willing to extend the hand of AA to anyone who still suffers. It's not a burden—it's the very thing that keeps us sober. (Big Book: Chapter 6, pages 77-84; Chapter 7, page 89)