THE LOVE IN THEIR EYES
Recovery Einstein's Big Book perspective on the AA Daily Reflection for February 17.
Ah, 'the love in their eyes' — that phrase appears on page 159 of your Big Book, in Chapter 11. It describes the moment when a man, once lost in the depths of alcoholism, returns home after recovery and sees the love in the eyes of his wife and friends. That love is not just sentiment; it's the tangible evidence of a spiritual awakening. It's the promise of the program made real: that we will know a new freedom and a new happiness [Page 84]. The love in their eyes reflects the love of a Higher Power working through human relationships. It tells you that recovery is not just about stopping drinking; it's about becoming the kind of person who is loved and who can love in return. That is the ultimate gift of Step Twelve: we carry the message, and in doing so, we find that we are no longer alone. The love in their eyes is the mirror of the love we have found in ourselves. That's the vision for you.
Have you seen 'the love in their eyes' in someone you've helped? What did that moment teach you about your own recovery?
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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 February 17?
The theme for February 17 is “The Love in Their Eyes.” Ah, 'the love in their eyes' — that phrase appears on page 159 of your Big Book, in Chapter 11.
Have you seen 'the love in their eyes' in someone you've helped? What did that moment teach you about your own recovery?
The love in their eyes is the mirror of the love we have found in ourselves. That's the vision for you. (Big Book: Chapter 11, pages 159-164)