2026-05-23-AA Morning Snippet

2026-05-23-AA Morning Snippet

How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? This short daily episode from AA Morning Snippets offers a gentle start to the day for anyone in recovery, centred on prayer and classic Alcoholics Anonymous readings. Alyssa introduces herself simply: "My name is Alyssa. I'm an alcoholic." From there, you’ll hear a moment of silence for suffering and recovering alcoholics and their loved ones, followed by the serenity prayer.

The tone is calm, familiar, and grounded in AA tradition, making it especially suited to those who like a structured spiritual routine in the morning. The focus today is "spiritual health" and the honest admission of "my spiritual illness" tied to pride, material success and "intellectual power". The reading points out that "to be fashionable and to seem better than I really am is a spiritual illness" and suggests that real growth begins by recognising and admitting weakness.

There’s a clear message that intelligence only truly works well when humility comes first. You’ll also hear about the idea that asking for help is a strength, not a flaw: "My spiritual health is excellent when I realize that the better I get, the more I discover how much help I need from others." For anyone who’s ever tried to white-knuckle recovery alone, that line may hit home.

The second reading, "AA's school of life", offers a candid look at AA group life, with "childish spats and snits" over money and service roles. Rather than painting a perfect picture, it suggests these are "the growing pains of infancy" and that AA actually "thrive[s] on them" as part of learning together.

The episode closes with the Lord's Prayer and the simple daily request: "Dear God, please help me stay sober today." If you’re looking for a brief, spiritual check-in to anchor your day in recovery, this might be just the ritual you’ve been missing.