Finding Strength in AA: Embracing Higher Power and Overcoming Relapses
Episode Overview
Embrace AA as your higher power for support. Relapses are serious but not insurmountable setbacks. Patience and humility can lead to spiritual growth. Community support is vital in overcoming addiction. Daily prayers offer strength and guidance.
"No one was greater than I, at least in my eyes, when I was drinking."
AA Morning Snippets kicks off with Alyssa, who candidly refers to herself as the 'number one alcoholic'. She sets the tone with a moment of silence for those struggling with alcohol addiction, followed by the Serenity Prayer. This episode is a heartfelt blend of personal reflections and AA teachings, focusing on making AA your higher power. Alyssa shares her journey of scepticism towards a higher power and how she eventually embraced the concept through patience and humility.
Her story is relatable to anyone who's felt like the biggest fish in their own pond but struggled to face themselves in the mirror. The episode also tackles the daunting fear of relapses, reminding us that while slips are serious, they're not the end of the road. Alyssa reassures that as a group, AA takes these setbacks in stride, maintaining hope and resilience.
The episode concludes with the Lord's Prayer, offering spiritual solace and encouraging listeners to keep coming back to the community that supports them. If you're looking for a mix of spiritual guidance and practical advice, this episode might just be what you need.