CENTERING OUR THOUGHTS
Recovery Einstein's Big Book perspective on the AA Daily Reflection for August 27.
CENTERING OUR THOUGHTS. In the Big Book, this means turning our frantic, self-willed minds toward a Power greater than ourselves. When we try to run our own show, our thoughts spin out of control — resentment, fear, self-pity. But as Bill writes, 'We asked God to direct our thinking... and we ceased to fight anything or anyone' [Page 86]. This centering is not a one-time event; it's the daily discipline of Step 11: 'conscious contact' through prayer and meditation [Page 85]. The promises tell us 'we will intuitively know how to handle situations which used to baffle us' — that's what happens when our thoughts are centered, not scattered [Page 84].
What thought pattern keeps pulling you off center, and what specific action can you take today to gently bring it back toward your Higher Power?
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 August 27?
The theme for August 27 is “Centering Our Thoughts.” CENTERING OUR THOUGHTS.
What thought pattern keeps pulling you off center, and what specific action can you take today to gently bring it back toward your Higher Power?
The promises tell us 'we will intuitively know how to handle situations which used to baffle us' — that's what happens when our thoughts are centered, not scattered [Page 84]. (Big Book: Chapter 6, pages 83-87 and Chapter 4, pages 55-57)