2024-05-22-AA Morning Snippet

2024-05-22-AA Morning Snippet

Start your day with a dose of inspiration and reflection in this episode of AA Morning Snippets. Alyssa, an alcoholic in recovery, shares her morning routine filled with prayers and daily reflections. She begins with a moment of silence for those struggling with alcoholism and follows with the serenity prayer, asking for the strength to accept, change, and understand. Alyssa dives into the first step of the 12-step programme, emphasising the power of 'We'.

She reflects on how her journey from self-obsession to finding God and community has been transformative. Alyssa underscores the importance of collective strength and support in recovery, stating that she wouldn't have made it alone. She also touches on the concept of trust, discussing how it should be balanced with understanding and love. Trust, she explains, should not be blind but rather a careful assessment of people's capacity for both harm and good.

This episode is a heartfelt reminder that recovery is a shared journey, and with faith and community, one can find purpose and healing. End your morning with the Lord's Prayer and a hopeful message: 'Keep coming back. It works if you work it.' Tune in to feel supported and inspired to stay sober today.