Finding Peace in Recovery: A Morning Ritual
Episode Overview
Start your day with a moment of silence for those affected by alcohol addiction. Use the Serenity Prayer to cultivate acceptance and courage. Let go of demands to find peace and emotional sobriety. Avoid unhealthy dependencies and manipulation in relationships. Embrace spiritual security through surrendering to a higher power.
Peace is possible for me only when I let go of expectations.
Starting your day with the right mindset can make all the difference, especially when you're on the path to recovery. In this episode of AA Morning Snippets, Alyssa, an alcoholic, shares a heartfelt morning ritual that blends prayer and reflection to kickstart a day of sobriety. She opens with a moment of silence for those battling alcohol addiction, whether they're inside or outside the room. The Serenity Prayer follows, setting a tone of acceptance and courage.
Alyssa dives into the importance of letting go of demands and expectations, as highlighted in the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. It's easy to get caught up in what we want or feel we deserve, but peace comes from releasing these demands and embracing gratitude and spiritual security. Alyssa reflects on how egomania can lead to unhealthy dependencies and manipulative behaviours, which ultimately breed insecurity and resentment.
The episode encourages listeners to surrender their will to a higher power, fostering a true partnership with themselves and others. Alyssa's candidness about her own struggles serves as a gentle reminder that recovery is a journey filled with ups and downs, but it's one worth taking. Ending with the Lord's Prayer, Alyssa leaves listeners with a sense of hope and determination.
If you're seeking a simple yet profound way to start your day in recovery, this episode might be just what you need.