2026-06-07-AA Morning Snippet

2026-06-07-AA Morning Snippet

The episode opens with a moment of silence for suffering and recovering alcoholics and their loved ones, followed by the Serenity Prayer: "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." From there, Alyssa reads from *Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions* on "Long-term hope", reflecting on how natural desires can run wild and become character defects or sins when they go far beyond their intended purpose.

How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? This short AA Morning Snippet, hosted by Alyssa, offers a calm and structured way to start a recovery-focused Sunday with prayer, reflection, and a reminder that no-one has to do this alone.

This reading is tied to a message of ongoing change and growth in sobriety: "The AA journey becomes richer, the understanding becomes truth, the dreams become realities, and today becomes forever." If you're looking for a gentle nudge to see recovery as a long game, this section may land particularly strongly. The second main reading, "Tolerance in practice" from *As Bill Sees It*, focuses on AA’s inclusive nature.

Alyssa shares how "the orthodox, the unorthodox, and the unbeliever mix happily and usefully together" and how there is "no religious requirement of anyone" who wants help with an alcohol problem. The emphasis is on sincerity and openness rather than rules and labels. The snippet closes with the Lord’s Prayer, the familiar AA encouragement "Keep coming back. It works if you work it", and a simple daily request: "Dear God, please help me stay sober today.

Amen." It’s a brief, grounding listen for anyone who wants a spiritual yet non-judgemental boost to start a sober day. What better way to set your intention before you head into the rest of your Sunday?