"A.A. REGENERATION"
Recovery Einstein's Big Book perspective on the AA Daily Reflection for June 19.
Ah, regeneration—a word that speaks to the very heart of our recovery! The Big Book tells us that the alcoholic who has recovered "has had a profound and vital psychic change" [Page xxix]. This isn't just a tweak or a touch-up; it's a complete rebirth of the spirit. In Chapter 5, we read that we become "willing to believe in a Power greater than ourselves" [Page 46], and this willingness opens the door to a whole new way of living. The Promises in Chapter 6 paint a vivid picture of this regeneration: "We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it" [Page 83]. That's not merely behavior change—that's a fundamental transformation of our entire outlook. Regeneration in AA means the old, selfish, driven drinker dies, and a new, grateful, service-minded person emerges [Page 84]. It's not just stopping drinking; it's being remade.
In what specific ways have you experienced a 'psychic change'—a shift in your thinking and feeling—that goes beyond just not drinking?
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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 June 19?
The theme for June 19 is “"A.A. Regeneration".” Ah, regeneration—a word that speaks to the very heart of our recovery!
In what specific ways have you experienced a 'psychic change'—a shift in your thinking and feeling—that goes beyond just not drinking?
Regeneration in AA means the old, selfish, driven drinker dies, and a new, grateful, service-minded person emerges [Page 84]. It's not just stopping drinking; it's being remade. (Big Book: Doctor's Opinion, pages xxix-xxx, and Chapter 6, pages 83-85)