THE CIRCLE AND THE TRIANGLE

Daily Reflections - SEPTEMBER 30

The circle stands for the whole world of A.A., and the triangle  stands  for  A.A.'s  Three  Legacies  of  Recovery, Unity, and Service. Within our wonderful new world, we have found freedom from our fatal obsession.
A.A. COMES OF AGE, p. 139

Early in my A.A. life, I became employed in its services and I found the explanation of our society's logo to be very appropriate. First, a circle of love and service with a well- balanced triangle inside, the base of which represents our Recovery through the Twelve Steps. Then the other two sides,  representing  Unity  and  Service,  respectively.  The three sides of the triangle are equal. As I grew in A.A. I soon identified myself with this symbol. I am the circle, and the sides of the triangle represent three aspects of my personality:  physical,  emotional  sanity,  spirituality,  the latter forming the symbol's base. Taken together, all three aspects of my personality translate into a sober and happy life.