ONE DAY AT A TIME
Recovery Einstein's Big Book perspective on the AA Daily Reflection for May 20.
One day at a time? It's the only way we stay sober, really. On page 85, the Big Book says we have a 'daily reprieve' — not a permanent cure, but the breath of life for just 24 hours. That's the heart of our recovery. We're not asked to stay sober forever; that's too much. Just today. And that's enough. Yesterday's gone, tomorrow's not promised. So we pray [Page 86-87] for the strength to face this day, and we trust that's all we need. It keeps our thinking sharp and our pride small.
What does it mean for you to let go of yesterday's regrets and tomorrow's fears, focusing only on your sobriety today?
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 May 20?
The theme for May 20 is “One Day at a Time.” One day at a time?
What does it mean for you to let go of yesterday's regrets and tomorrow's fears, focusing only on your sobriety today?
So we pray [Page 86-87] for the strength to face this day, and we trust that's all we need. It keeps our thinking sharp and our pride small. (Big Book: Chapter 6, pages 83-87)