GOOD ORDERLY DIRECTION
Recovery Einstein's Big Book perspective on the AA Daily Reflection for March 11.
Good Orderly Direction — that's a lovely spin on G.O.D., isn't it? Some of us get a bit tangled up with the word God, so this acronym reminds us that we're looking for a principle, a compass, not a debate. In Step Eleven, we're told to pray for knowledge of God's will for us and the power to carry that out [86]. That's exactly what good orderly direction means: a daily practice of tuning in, listening, and then acting with clarity and purpose. The Third Step Prayer on page 63 sets the tone: 'Relieve me of the bondage of self.' When we let go of running the show, order finds its way in. The Promises on pages 83-84 describe the result: we intuitively know how to handle situations we used to fumble. That's good orderly direction in action — not a rigid set of rules, but a flowing guidance that comes from staying connected and practicing the principles in all our affairs.
What's one area of your life today where you could invite a little more 'good orderly direction' — and what would that look like?
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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 March 11?
The theme for March 11 is “Good Orderly Direction.” Good Orderly Direction — that's a lovely spin on G.O.D., isn't it?
What's one area of your life today where you could invite a little more 'good orderly direction' — and what would that look like?
That's good orderly direction in action — not a rigid set of rules, but a flowing guidance that comes from staying connected and practicing the principles in all our affairs. (Big Book: Chapter 6, pages 83-88)