Alyssa

AA Morning Snippets

Alyssa

  • 2025-11-01-AA Morning Snippet

2025-11-01-AA Morning Snippet

Saturday 1st November 2025

Explore the transformative power of prayer and meditation in recovery with Alyssa's heartfelt reflections.
3 minutes
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AA Morning Snippets
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Alyssa
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Sobriety Day by Day
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Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
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Embracing Spirituality: A Journey of Prayer and Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Prayer and meditation are essential tools in recovery.
  • Spiritual growth can transform a life from bankruptcy to gratitude.
  • It's normal to face challenges in maintaining spirituality.
  • A supportive sponsor can guide one's spiritual journey.
  • Adjusting one's perspective is key to resilience.
"I know today that if I cannot change the wind, I can adjust my sail."
Get ready to be moved by real-life accounts of personal growth and spiritual renewal in this episode of AA Morning Snippets. Alyssa, an alcoholic, shares her heartfelt reflections on the power of prayer and meditation in the journey of recovery. She opens with a moment of silence for all those touched by alcoholism, both inside and outside the rooms, setting a tone of compassion and solidarity.
Alyssa's candid narrative reveals how embracing a spiritual programme transformed her life from spiritual bankruptcy to one filled with gratitude and acceptance. Alyssa's insights are grounded in the wisdom of her first sponsor, who emphasised the importance of starting and continuing prayer and meditation. Through her journey, Alyssa learned that while she can't change the wind, she can adjust her sails—an analogy that beautifully captures the essence of resilience in recovery.
Her reflections are interwoven with passages from AA literature, providing listeners with a sense of connection to a larger community of support. The episode highlights the challenges of maintaining a spiritual practice, especially during times of rebellion or resistance. Alyssa reassures listeners that it's okay to falter, but encourages them to resume prayer when they're ready. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of spirituality and the comfort it brings in facing life's challenges.
As you listen, you'll find yourself reflecting on your own spiritual journey and perhaps feeling inspired to embrace prayer as a tool for personal growth. What does spirituality mean to you in your recovery journey?
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