2026-09-28-AA Morning Snippet

2026-09-28-AA Morning Snippet

How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? This short AA Morning Snippet with Alyssa offers a gentle, structured start to the day for anyone living alcohol-free or trying to get there. The format is simple and comforting.

Alyssa opens by grounding the listener in the date and her own introduction: "My name is Alyssa, and I'm an alcoholic." There’s a pause for silence for suffering and recovering alcoholics and their loved ones, which instantly gives the episode a sense of shared purpose and community. You’ll hear the Serenity Prayer, followed by a reading from *Daily Reflections* on "love without strings".

The reflection focuses on sponsorship and how working with others changes the sponsor as much as the sponsee. One striking line captures the shift: "To learn that I can love without greed or anxiety has been one of the deepest gifts the program has given me." The emphasis is on learning to love responsibly, recognising that caring about someone else’s growth can itself become a safeguard against drinking.

A second reading from *As Bill Sees It* highlights AA’s core values in simple terms: "All AA progress can be reckoned in terms of just two words, humility and responsibility." Alyssa shares how these qualities act as touchstones for spiritual growth and for finding and doing God’s will. The episode closes with the Lord’s Prayer, the familiar AA saying "Keep coming back.

It works if you work it," and a final simple plea: "Dear God, please help me stay sober today. Amen." This morning snippet is especially suited to people who like starting their day with prayer, reflection, and a reminder that love, humility and responsibility can keep them steady in recovery. How might a few quiet minutes like this shape the rest of your day?