Alyssa
Alyssa
2024-12-19-AA Morning Snippet
2024-12-19-AA Morning Snippet
2024-12-19-AA Morning Snippet
Thursday 19th December 2024
Explore the challenges and reflections on alcoholism recovery, faith, and finding purpose in life with daily prayers for strength and serenity.
3 minutes
hopeful
reflective
supportive
challenging
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Alyssa
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Sobriety Day by Day
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Importance of understanding alcoholism as an illness.
- Reflections on personal bias and superiority.
- Questioning life's purpose and belief in God.
- Daily prayers for sobriety and guidance.
- Encouragement to remain committed to recovery.
But for the grace of God, there go I.
In this episode, Alyssa, who identifies as an alcoholic, guides listeners through a morning reflection centered on recovery and spirituality. The episode opens with a moment of silence dedicated to alcoholics and their loved ones, followed by the Serenity Prayer, which is a cornerstone in the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) community. This prayer emphasizes acceptance, courage, and wisdom, which are crucial elements in the journey of recovery.
Alyssa then delves into daily reflections, addressing the natural feelings of annoyance or contempt that can arise when dealing with others who struggle with alcoholism. She cites a passage from Alcoholics Anonymous, page 139, which reminds members that these feelings can stem from a false sense of superiority. Alyssa admits to these feelings herself, and stresses the importance of humility and gratitude by acknowledging, "but for the grace of God, there go I."
The episode also touches on philosophical questions about life’s purpose and existence, drawing from the '24 Hours a Day' thought.
Alyssa discusses the perspectives of skeptics, agnostics, and atheists, who may struggle with the concept of a higher power or purpose. This reflection challenges listeners to contemplate their own beliefs and the importance of caring about life's direction. In closing, Alyssa leads a recitation of the Lord's Prayer, reinforcing the spiritual foundation of recovery.
She encourages listeners to continue their journey with the phrase, "keep coming back; it works if you work it," underscoring the AA principle of persistence and faith in the process. The episode ends with a personal prayer for sobriety, asking for divine assistance to stay sober each day.