Morning Reflections: Courage and Sobriety
Episode Overview
Embrace willingness to overcome personal fears. Spiritual experiences can transform your perspective. Community support is vital in the recovery journey. Facing responsibilities can lead to unexpected growth. Prayer offers strength and solace in difficult times.
"God helps those who help themselves"
Kickstart your day with Alyssa's heartfelt reflections on the journey of sobriety. In this episode, Alyssa, an alcoholic, opens up with a moment of silence for those struggling with addiction and their loved ones. The Serenity Prayer sets the tone, offering a foundation of acceptance and courage. Alyssa shares her personal experience of overcoming fear, a tale that begins with her fifth step in recovery. She realised her character flaws stemmed from a deep-seated need for security and love.
With determination and divine assistance, she faced her fear of elevators head-on. An unexpected encounter with a grieving woman transformed her fear into compassion, revealing the power of willingness in working through the 12 steps. Alyssa also recounts her return to Wall Street, despite friends warning her against it due to its perceived materialism. Her story illustrates the importance of meeting responsibilities and finding sobriety in challenging environments. Her journey back to Wall Street led her to Dr.
Bob, a pivotal moment in the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous. Alyssa's reflections are peppered with prayers and affirmations that offer solace and strength to anyone facing their own battles with addiction. Her narrative is a testament to the power of spiritual growth and the importance of community support. This episode is an invitation to embrace willingness and seek divine help in overcoming life's obstacles.
So, if you're looking for inspiration to start your day or seeking solace in your recovery journey, Alyssa's reflections might just be what you need. After all, as she says, "God helps those who help themselves".