Alyssa
Alyssa
Big Book Snippets Twelve & Twelve Tradition 5
Big Book Snippets Twelve & Twelve Tradition 5
Big Book Snippets Twelve & Twelve Tradition 5
Monday 18th August 2025
Dive into Tradition 5 of AA with Alyssa, exploring unity, purpose, and the paradox of sobriety through engaging anecdotes.
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Episode Overview
- Tradition 5 focuses on carrying the message to suffering alcoholics.
- Unity is crucial for AA's mission and success.
- Humility is key to achieving sobriety.
- AA's paradox: keeping sobriety means sharing it.
- Spiritual understanding aids personal recovery.
"The only thing that matters is that he is an alcoholic who has found a key to sobriety."
Alyssa kicks off another enlightening episode of AA Morning Snippets with a deep dive into Tradition 5 from the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. This tradition emphasises the singular mission of Alcoholics Anonymous: to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers. Alyssa compares this mission to a group of doctors who have discovered a cure for cancer, underscoring the importance of unity and focus within AA.
She shares an engaging anecdote about an encounter with a tough Irishman, illustrating how humility and spiritual understanding can be pivotal in recovery. The episode highlights the paradox of AA, where keeping sobriety often means giving it away to others. Alyssa's narrative is peppered with humour and wisdom, making the heavy topic approachable. By focusing on AA's core purpose, she sheds light on the importance of self-preservation, duty, and love in the journey of recovery.
Whether you're seeking inspiration or a reminder of AA's foundational principles, this episode offers valuable reflections. So, why not tune in and see how Tradition 5 can resonate with your own path?