Finding Strength in Good Orderly Direction
Episode Overview
Start your day with a moment of silence and the serenity prayer. Reflect on aligning your will with a higher power for clarity. Understand the significance of AA's step 3 in recovery. Learn from Father Edward Dowling's story about resilience. End with the Lord's Prayer for spiritual support.
Using myself well in a situation usually has the same result as forcing the wrong piece into a jigsaw puzzle - exhaustion and frustration.
Kickstart your day with a dose of inspiration from Alyssa on AA Morning Snippets. In this episode, Alyssa, an alcoholic, opens with a moment of silence for those affected by alcoholism, followed by the serenity prayer. She shares her reflections on the concept of 'good orderly direction' and how aligning one's will with a higher power can bring clarity and purpose.
Drawing from AA's 12 steps, particularly step 3, Alyssa emphasises the importance of seeking guidance from a higher power to navigate life's challenges. She likens the misuse of willpower to forcing the wrong piece into a jigsaw puzzle, leading to frustration and exhaustion. Alyssa recounts a story from the AA Grapevine about Father Edward Dowling and his encounter with a sober AA member during the aftermath of Pearl Harbor, highlighting the resilience and strength found within the AA community.
The episode concludes with the Lord's Prayer, reinforcing the theme of seeking spiritual guidance and support. Alyssa's heartfelt reflections and anecdotes offer a comforting and motivational start to the day for anyone on their recovery journey. Whether you're struggling with alcohol addiction or supporting someone who is, this episode provides valuable insights and encouragement. Tune in to find solace and strength in shared experiences and spiritual wisdom.