UNREMITTING INVENTORIES
Recovery Einstein's Big Book perspective on the AA Daily Reflection for October 13.
Ah, 'unremitting inventories' — now that's a phrase that speaks to the heart of sustained recovery. In the Big Book, Step Ten asks us to 'continue to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it' [Page 59-60]. This isn't a one-time housecleaning; it's a daily — even hourly — practice of looking at our thoughts, actions, and motives. On page 84, it says, 'We have entered the world of the Spirit. Our next function is to grow in understanding and effectiveness. This is not an overnight matter. It should continue for our lifetime.' That's the unremitting part — we never retire from this work. Each day, we check our resentments, fears, and selfishness, and we make amends quickly when we spot a fault. It keeps our spiritual condition fresh and our connection with our Higher Power intact. Without this constant inventory, we risk slipping back into old patterns of denial and self-will [Page 86-87].
Think of a recent situation where you felt irritated or resentful. What would an 'unremitting inventory' reveal about your part in it — and how might promptly admitting fault change the outcome?
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 October 13?
The theme for October 13 is “Unremitting Inventories.” Ah, 'unremitting inventories' — now that's a phrase that speaks to the heart of sustained recovery.
Think of a recent situation where you felt irritated or resentful. What would an 'unremitting inventory' reveal about your part in it — and how might promptly admitting fault change the outcome?
Without this constant inventory, we risk slipping back into old patterns of denial and self-will [Page 86-87]. (Big Book: Chapter 6, pages 84-87)