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AA Morning Snippets
Alyssa shares her journey through sobriety, highlighting the role of prayer and meditation in overcoming personal challenges and fostering spiritual growth.
3:20•19 Nov 2025
Morning Reflections: A Journey Back to Sobriety
Episode Overview
- The importance of the serenity prayer in daily recovery.
- How terminal illness can prompt a return to sobriety practices.
- Meditation and prayer as tools for spiritual growth.
- Recognising exhibitionism disguised as humility.
- Embracing genuine humility for lasting recovery.
“Miracles began to happen, but primarily I re-learned the whole meaning of the 11th step.”
Ever wondered what it takes to stay committed to sobriety, even when life throws curveballs? In this heartfelt episode of AA Morning Snippets, Alyssa shares her personal journey through the ups and downs of recovery. She opens with a solemn moment of silence for those battling alcoholism, followed by the serenity prayer—a staple in the Alcoholics Anonymous community. Alyssa recounts her experience of slipping away from the programme despite having 15 years of sobriety.
It took a terminal illness and subsequent health scares to bring her back to the core practices of AA, especially the eleventh step. Her story is a testament to the power of prayer and meditation in fostering genuine humility and spiritual growth. Alyssa candidly discusses how she exaggerated her flaws and achievements, mistaking exhibitionism for humility. Through the teachings of AA, she learned to embrace true humility and make peace with her past.
The episode closes with the Lord's Prayer, a reminder of faith and perseverance. This episode is perfect for anyone looking for a dose of inspiration and practical advice on maintaining sobriety. So, how do you keep your recovery journey on track?
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