2026-10-27-AA Morning Snippet

2026-10-27-AA Morning Snippet

What can we learn from those who have battled addiction? This short AA Morning Snippets episode offers a calm and steady start to the day for anyone living with alcoholism or supporting someone who is. Alyssa, who openly introduces herself with, "My name is Alyssa, and I'm an alcoholic," guides a simple yet meaningful routine grounded in Alcoholics Anonymous traditions.

Across just a few minutes, you'll hear a familiar structure that many in recovery lean on: a moment of silence for suffering and recovering alcoholics and their loved ones, the Serenity Prayer, daily reflections, and a closing prayer. It's aimed at people in recovery who want a quick spiritual check-in before the day gets busy.

The heart of this snippet lies in the reading on "global sharing" and the idea that, "The only thing that matters is that he is an alcoholic who has found a key to sobriety." The message is clear: AA’s strength comes from shared suffering and shared recovery, passed "one to the other" across the globe.

Alyssa reads about keeping conscious contact with a higher power as a way to maintain the desire to help other alcoholics and keep AA’s fellowship alive. Another key section focuses on "People of faith" and gently challenges old prejudices against organised religion. The reading points out that many spiritually minded people show "stability, happiness, and usefulness" that some alcoholics "should have sought" for themselves. The episode ends with the Lord’s Prayer, the familiar AA encouragement, "Keep coming back.

It works if you work it," and a simple final request: "Dear God, please help me stay sober today. Amen." If you’re looking for a brief, structured boost to your daily sobriety routine, this could be a comforting way to start your morning. How might a few quiet minutes like this change the tone of your day?