Alyssa
Alyssa
2026-03-13-AA Morning Snippet
2026-03-13-AA Morning Snippet
2026-03-13-AA Morning Snippet
Friday 13th March 2026
Start your day with AA Morning Snippets, focusing on spiritual growth in recovery through reflections and prayers.
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Author:
Alyssa
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Categories:
Sobriety Day by Day
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Spiritual growth is a lifelong journey in recovery.
- Self-centeredness and materialism hinder spiritual progress.
- Healthy dependence on God offers emotional stability.
- Virtues like love and patience are key to spiritual life.
- Sobriety involves nurturing one's spiritual side.
"Barriers to my spiritual growth are self-centeredness and a materialistic focus on worldly things."
What remarkable journeys have people faced head-on against addiction? In this heartening episode of AA Morning Snippets, Alyssa, a recovering alcoholic, greets the day with a warm 'Good morning!' and a call for a moment of silence for all those touched by alcoholism. The episode kicks off with the Serenity Prayer, setting the tone for a reflection on spiritual growth.
Alyssa shares insights from the book of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on the concept of entering the 'world of the spirit.' This isn't just a one-time event; it's a lifelong journey towards understanding and effectiveness. Alyssa candidly discusses the barriers to spiritual growth, such as self-centeredness and materialism, and contrasts them with the virtues of love, joy, and patience. She underscores that spiritual growth is about devotion to spiritual rather than worldly things, a journey marked by humility and self-control.
The episode also touches on the theme of dependence. Alyssa reads from Bill W.'s letter about the dangers of unhealthy dependence on others, advocating instead for reliance on God's perfect justice and love as a source of emotional stability. This reliance is depicted as healthier than seeking protection from fellow humans.
Ending with the Lord's Prayer, Alyssa leaves listeners with a simple yet powerful plea: 'Dear God, please help me stay sober today.' This episode is a gentle reminder that sobriety is not just about abstaining from alcohol but nurturing one's spiritual side. It invites you to reflect on your own journey and consider how spiritual growth can be part of your recovery. Are you ready to embrace this path?