Start Your Day with Reflection and Prayer
Episode Overview
Start your day with reflection and prayer. Understand the struggles of compulsive drinking. Find strength in community and higher power. Learn from AA literature about obsession and answers. Embrace recovery as a journey with support.
The idea that somehow, someday, he will control and enjoy his drinking is the great obsession of every abnormal drinker.
Kick off your day with 'AA Morning Snippets', where Alyssa guides you through a journey of reflection and prayer. Starting with a moment of silence, Alyssa invites you to contemplate the struggles of those battling alcohol addiction, both within and outside the rooms. The episode begins with the Serenity Prayer, asking for peace and courage to face life's challenges.
Alyssa reflects on the torment of compulsive drinking and the painful grip of sobriety, urging us to remember those who suffer in silence. Through personal anecdotes, she shares her journey from white-knuckled sobriety to finding strength in community and higher power. Alyssa draws wisdom from AA literature, highlighting the relentless pursuit of control over drinking that many experience. She likens alcoholism to a consuming illness, reminding us that seeking help is crucial.
With references to 'Alcoholics Anonymous' and 'AA Comes of Age', Alyssa underscores the importance of recognising the obsession and finding answers through support. The episode wraps up with the Lord's Prayer, a powerful call for guidance and forgiveness. Alyssa encourages you to keep coming back, emphasising that recovery is a journey best travelled with others. This snippet is a reminder that you're not alone in your struggles, and there's always hope for healing.
Dive into this heartfelt episode for a dose of compassion and strength.