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AA Morning Snippets
Alyssa offers a brief morning routine of prayer and AA readings focused on complacency, spiritual action, and the importance of seeking guidance in recovery. The episode aims to set a sober, grounded tone for the day with simple practices and reflections.
2:53•1 Oct 2026
Staying Spiritually Active: A Short AA Morning Boost with Alyssa
Episode Overview
- Maintain a consistent spiritual programme of action to avoid complacency in recovery.
- Use AA’s 12 Steps as practical solutions when experiencing emotional or spiritual pain.
- Take a daily inventory to see where you are and what needs to change for better spiritual balance.
- Share what you find within yourself with God and another human being to stay honest and humble.
- Avoid going it alone spiritually; check your perceived guidance with trusted friends or advisors.
“"Going it alone in spiritual matters is dangerous."”
Curious about how others manage their sobriety day by day? This short AA Morning Snippet offers a calm, structured way to start the day if you're living alcohol-free or trying to get there. Alyssa, who introduces herself simply as "an alcoholic", guides a brief moment of silence for suffering and recovering alcoholics and their loved ones, then moves straight into the Serenity Prayer.
It’s a gentle reminder that recovery often begins with accepting what you can’t change, finding courage for what you can, and seeking the wisdom to spot the difference.
You’ll hear a reflection on complacency in recovery, anchored in the AA line: "We are headed for trouble if we do, for alcohol is a subtle foe." Alyssa shares how feeling good can sometimes lead to laziness, turning a person "into the problem instead of the solution." The message is clear: keeping up a spiritual programme of action, doing a daily inventory, and staying honest with yourself, with God, and another person helps maintain balance.
Another key reading focuses on "going it alone" spiritually. The warning is straightforward: "Going it alone in spiritual matters is dangerous." Even people with strong spiritual development tend to check their guidance with trusted friends or advisors, so newcomers are urged to seek feedback rather than justify questionable decisions as divine direction. The episode closes with the Lord’s Prayer and a simple, heartfelt line: "Dear God, please help me stay sober today.
Amen." If you’re looking for a quick, faith-tinged boost to keep you grounded and connected to AA principles, this snippet might be just the nudge you need. How might a few quiet minutes like this change the tone of your day in recovery?
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