Morning Reflections: Humility and Recovery
Episode Overview
Start your day with a moment of silence and prayer. Reflect on practising AA principles beyond meetings. Understand the role of humility in personal growth. Extend patience and understanding to family members. Keep returning to AA; it works if you work it.
Keep coming back. It works if you work it.
Experience the emotional and inspiring tales of recovery in this episode of AA Morning Snippets. Alyssa, an alcoholic, kicks off the day with a heartfelt moment of silence for those battling addiction, followed by the serenity prayer—a cornerstone for many in recovery. She shares her reflections on the importance of practising recovery principles not just within AA but in all aspects of life.
Alyssa candidly discusses the challenges of extending patience and understanding beyond the walls of AA meetings, particularly to family members who deserve the same compassion. With humility as a central theme, Alyssa touches on how recognising our own shortcomings can lead to hope and growth, much like overcoming alcohol dependency. This episode is a gentle reminder that recovery is a daily practice, requiring self-reflection and the courage to admit when we need help.
Alyssa closes with the Lord's Prayer, offering spiritual solace and encouraging listeners to 'keep coming back' because recovery works if you work it. It's a powerful message wrapped in warmth and sincerity, urging everyone to carry these principles into every facet of their lives.