2026-05-18-AA Morning Snippet

2026-05-18-AA Morning Snippet

The first reflection, titled **"Freedom to be me"**, centres on the promise from Alcoholics Anonymous that "we are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness." The reading highlights how that begins with a very practical gift: "My first true freedom is the freedom not to have to take a drink today." From there, it talks about working the 12 Steps and how more freedoms unfold over time, including "the freedom to be the best me I have ever been." The second reading, from *As Bill Sees It*, looks at "two roads for the old timer" in AA: the **elder statesman**, who accepts group conscience and steps back gracefully, and the **bleeding deacon**, who feels the group can’t function without them and clings to control.

Ever wondered what it takes to start a sober day on the right foot? This short AA Morning Snippet offers a calm, structured way to do exactly that. Hosted by Alyssa, who introduces herself simply and honestly as "an alcoholic", the episode moves through a familiar AA-style format: a moment of silence, the Serenity Prayer, daily readings, and a closing prayer. It’s all about grounding yourself before the day gets busy.

The passage explains that most long-timers pass through some of this tension but, with time, many become steady, quiet leaders whose experience anchors the fellowship. Alyssa then closes with the Lord’s Prayer and a simple plea: "Dear God, please help me stay sober today. Amen." It’s brief, modest, and focused on one day at a time.

If you’re looking for a quick spiritual check-in to frame your day in recovery, this episode offers a gentle mix of prayer, AA wisdom, and a reminder that you’re free to choose sobriety today. How might your morning feel different if you started it this way?