2026-05-25-AA Morning Snippet

2026-05-25-AA Morning Snippet

What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? AA Morning Snippets brings a gentle, structured start to the day, and this short episode with Alyssa offers exactly that. Aimed at anyone living alcohol-free or trying to get there, it’s a quick dose of prayer, reflection, and AA wisdom you can fit in before your first cup of tea.

Alyssa opens by grounding listeners in a moment of silence for suffering and recovering alcoholics and their loved ones, then moves straight into the Serenity Prayer. It sets a calm, familiar tone for those who lean on AA traditions to steady their mornings. The heart of this snippet sits in the theme of “progressive gratitude”.

Drawing from AA readings, Alyssa reflects on being given “a second chance to live a worthwhile life” and stresses that gratitude can’t stay stuck in the past. One striking line stands out: “Without action, my gratitude is just a pleasant emotion.” That sets the stage for a gentle reminder that staying sober means showing gratitude through action today—especially by working Step 12, carrying the message, and practising AA principles in everyday life.

The second reading turns towards responsibility and Step 9, highlighting the need to honestly look at “the human wreckage” left behind and to accept “the full consequences of our past acts” while caring for others’ well-being. It’s sober, honest material, but shared in a calm, steady way that feels more like a morning check-in than a heavy lecture. The snippet closes with the Lord’s Prayer, the familiar AA slogan “Keep coming back.

It works if you work it,” and a simple plea: “Dear God, please help me stay sober today.” It’s a brief but meaningful reset—perfect if you’re asking yourself, “How can I show my gratitude in action today?”