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AA Morning Snippets
Alyssa offers a brief morning ritual of AA readings and prayers, focusing on a “design for living that really works” and the willingness to believe in a higher power. The episode centres on daily spiritual practice, gratitude for fellowship, and simple requests for help to stay sober today.
2:53•7 Aug 2026
A Design for Living That Really Works: AA Morning Snippet with Alyssa
Episode Overview
- Begin the day with silence, prayer, and reflection to support ongoing sobriety.
- Treat AA’s programme as a practical “design for living that really works.”
- Practise the Twelve Steps as best as possible rather than aiming for perfection.
- Start spiritual growth by being willing to believe in a power greater than yourself, even in a small way.
- Use simple daily prayers, such as asking for help to stay sober today, to maintain focus and humility.
“Do I now believe, or am I even willing to believe, that there is a power greater than myself?”
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? This short AA Morning Snippet gives a glimpse into one person’s daily routine for staying sober and spiritually grounded. Hosted by Alyssa, who openly introduces herself as an alcoholic, the episode is built around prayer, reflection, and gentle reminders of AA’s core principles. You’ll hear the familiar rhythm of AA: a moment of silence for suffering and recovering alcoholics and their loved ones, followed by the serenity prayer.
Alyssa leans on the line from Alcoholics Anonymous, “What seemed at first a flimsy reed has proved to be the loving and powerful hand of God,” to show how the AA programme and fellowship can become a “design for living that really works.” She explains that, for her, this design means practising the Twelve Steps as best she can, staying aware of a God who loves her unconditionally, and holding onto the hope that each new day has a purpose.
The tone is gentle and accessible, especially for anyone unsure about spiritual language. Drawing from *As Bill Sees It*, Alyssa reads about being “willing to believe” and highlights the question, “Do I now believe, or am I even willing to believe, that there is a power greater than myself?” The message stays simple: even a small degree of belief, or just willingness, can be the start of spiritual growth and a new way of life.
The episode closes with the Lord’s Prayer, familiar AA slogans like “Keep coming back. It works if you work it,” and a brief prayer: “Dear God, please help me stay sober today.” It’s a compact, faith-leaning start to the day for anyone in recovery who wants a quick boost of connection and calm. Could this kind of morning ritual be a helpful part of your own sobriety toolkit?
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