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AA Morning Snippets
Alyssa offers a short, prayer-centred morning reflection on Step One, the move from "I" to "we", and the role of instincts and sex in recovery. The episode blends AA readings with simple prayers to support staying sober one day at a time.
3:01•22 May 2026
From "I" to "We": A Morning Shot of Strength and Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Shifting from self-focused thinking to the collective "we" is presented as vital for recovery.
- Connection with other alcoholics is described as providing power, strength, safety, and even life.
- Instincts such as survival, reproduction, and social needs are framed as God-given yet potentially overwhelming if left unchecked.
- Sex and relationships are examined through the question "Was it selfish or not?" with a reminder that sexual drives are good but must not be used lightly or selfishly.
- Daily prayers and reflections, including the Serenity Prayer and Lord’s Prayer, are used as simple tools to ask for help to stay sober today.
“There was power in numbers. There was strength in numbers. There was safety in numbers.”
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? This short AA Morning Snippet with Alyssa offers a gentle, structured start to the day for anyone in recovery, especially those who relate to the Twelve Steps and daily prayer. The episode opens in a quiet, respectful tone, with Alyssa acknowledging, "My name is Alyssa, I'm an alcoholic," and pausing for a moment of silence for suffering and recovering alcoholics and their loved ones.
From there, you'll hear the Serenity Prayer, setting a calm, reflective mood for the rest of the session. The focus then shifts to Step One and the shift from "I, I, I" and "me, me, me" to the collective "we". One of the standout reflections is the move away from painful self-obsession toward strength through connection: "There was power in numbers. There was strength in numbers.
There was safety in numbers." For anyone who's ever felt trapped in isolation with alcohol, this emphasis on "we" rather than "I" may feel especially relevant. Alyssa also reads from "As Bill Sees It" and the "Twelve and Twelve", touching on instinct, survival, sex, and relationships.
The reading from Alcoholics Anonymous, page 69, brings in a frank look at sex, asking whether relationships are selfish or not, and reminding listeners that "our sex powers were God-given and therefore good" – neither to be abused nor hated. It's all framed in a simple, relatable way, with a clear spiritual focus. The episode closes with the Lord’s Prayer, the familiar AA encouragement "Keep coming back. It works if you work it," and a short, heartfelt request: "Dear God.
Please help me stay sober today." If you're looking for a brief, structured, faith-leaning boost to start your sober day, this might be just what you need.
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