2026-06-28-AA Morning Snippet

2026-06-28-AA Morning Snippet

How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? This short AA Morning Snippet offers a calm, structured start to the day for anyone living alcohol-free or trying to get there. Alyssa, who introduces herself simply with, "My name is Alyssa. I'm an alcoholic," guides a brief but focused reflection that feels like a mini-meeting you can carry in your pocket.

The episode opens with a moment of silence for "the suffering and recovering Alcoholics and the loved ones inside and out of the rooms," setting a compassionate tone. Listeners are then led through the Serenity Prayer, grounding the day in acceptance, courage and wisdom. A central theme is gratitude for the early AA pioneers.

Drawing from the daily reflection “The determination of our founders,” Alyssa highlights the line, "If it had not been for the fierce determination of our founders, AA would have quickly faded like so many other so-called good causes." You’ll hear appreciation for how those early efforts now translate into “hundreds of meetings weekly” and support available “24 hours a day,” reminding anyone in recovery that they’re not alone and that help is close by.

The tone shifts gently into a reading on anger from *As Bill Sees It* and the *Twelve and Twelve*: "Few people have been more victimized by resentments than have we Alcoholics," and "Nothing pays off like restraint of tongue and pen." The message is clear: unchecked anger and resentment can be a straight path back to the bottle, while pausing before speaking can protect sobriety.

The snippet wraps up with the Lord’s Prayer and a simple daily intention: "Dear God, please help me stay sober today. Amen." It’s a concise, faith-tinged routine that anyone in recovery can borrow as a daily reset. How might your mornings change if you started each day like this?