WHAT? NO PRESIDENT?
Recovery Einstein's Big Book perspective on the AA Daily Reflection for February 28.
This theme points to a radical idea: in AA, there is no human authority—no president, no board of directors, no one in charge. The Big Book teaches that we rely on a power greater than ourselves, not on any person's leadership. In How It Works, we read: 'God as we understood Him' [Page 59]. That's our ultimate authority. The 12 Traditions (pages 563-566) make this clear: Tradition 2 says, 'For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority—a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience.' No president means no one human being runs the show. It's a humbling principle that protects us from ego and power struggles. We trust the group conscience instead of a single leader. This freedom allows each group to be autonomous, yet united in purpose.
How does the idea of having no human authority affect your willingness to surrender control and trust a Higher Power in your daily 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 28?
The theme for February 28 is “What? No President?.” This theme points to a radical idea: in AA, there is no human authority—no president, no board of directors, no one in charge.
How does the idea of having no human authority affect your willingness to surrender control and trust a Higher Power in your daily recovery?
This freedom allows each group to be autonomous, yet united in purpose. (Big Book: The 12 Traditions, pages 563-566; Chapter 5 (How It Works), pages 59-60)