Morning Reflections: Embracing Responsibility and Truth
Episode Overview
Start with a moment of silence for those suffering and recovering from alcohol addiction. Reflect on the importance of personal accountability in recovery. Understand how fear, pride, and ego can lead to self-destruction. Learn about the liberating power of truth in overcoming addiction. Embrace daily spiritual practices like the serenity prayer and the Lord's Prayer.
With the realization and acceptance that I had played a part in the way my life had turned out came a dramatic change in my outlook
Start your day with a refreshing dose of inspiration and reflection in this episode of AA Morning Snippets. Alyssa, an alcoholic in recovery, leads the way with a moment of silence for those suffering and recovering from alcohol addiction, followed by the serenity prayer. You'll hear her personal reflections on how accepting responsibility for her past decisions marked a turning point in her journey with Alcoholics Anonymous.
She shares how shifting the blame from others to herself and allowing her higher power to guide her has brought about a profound change in her life. The episode features a reading from Alcoholics Anonymous, page 62, emphasising the importance of personal accountability and the impact of fear, pride, and ego on one's decisions. Alyssa discusses how these emotions led her down a path of self-destruction and how embracing responsibility has been liberating.
Alyssa also reads from the Grapevine, August 1961, focusing on the theme of truth as a liberator. She explains how truth has helped AAs cut the shackles of alcohol addiction and continues to free them from various conflicts and miseries. The reading highlights the importance of integrity and the careful use of truth in making amends, as outlined in Step 9. The episode concludes with the Lord's Prayer, reinforcing the spiritual foundation of the recovery journey.
Alyssa's heartfelt plea for help to stay sober today serves as a reminder that recovery is a daily commitment. Whether you're in recovery yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a blend of spiritual guidance, personal reflection, and practical wisdom. Tune in for a thoughtful start to your day that will leave you feeling hopeful and inspired. Remember, it works if you work it!