September 21 Promises - Transitions Daily Alcohol Recovery Readings PodcastSeptember 21 Promises - Transitions Daily Alcohol Recovery Readings Podcast
Transitions Daily Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Readings Podcast
A short collection of AA readings for 21 September focuses on the Promises, spiritual practice, and daily self-honesty in recovery. Sarah M. shares reflections on faith, Step 11, and the ongoing work of personal inventory for those living sober or considering sobriety.
6:51•21 Sept 2026
Promises, Faith, and Daily Honesty: A Short AA Reading for 21 September
Episode Overview
- The AA Promises are presented as outcomes of working the programme, not entitlements.
- AA is described as a philosophy guiding relationships with others and daily conduct.
- Step 11 (prayer, meditation, and seeking God’s guidance) is highlighted as the step that keeps people growing.
- Common enemies in recovery such as resentment, jealousy, envy, frustration, and fear are named and challenged.
- Daily personal inventory and willingness to face faults are stressed as ongoing habits rather than one-time exercises.
“The promises are a result, not a right.”
What can we learn from those who have battled addiction? This short daily episode from Transitions Daily brings together classic Alcoholics Anonymous readings, all centred around the famous "Promises" passage from page 83 of the Big Book. Read by Sarah M. from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this episode is aimed at anyone who’s sober, sober-curious, or wondering whether their drinking has got out of hand.
You’ll hear the much-loved promises in full, including lines like, "We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness" and "That feeling of uselessness and self-pity will disappear." The emphasis is clear: the promises are described as "a result, not a right", grounding recovery in daily action rather than wishful thinking.
The readings move through a mix of AA sources: a reflection that "the greatest enemies of us Alcoholics are resentment, jealousy, envy, frustration, and fear"; a reminder that AA can be seen as a "philosophy" guiding how people relate to others; and a strong focus on spiritual practice, especially Step 11: prayer, meditation, and seeking guidance from God.
One highlight comes from the Daily Reflections section: "God kept me sober that day, and on every other day I allowed him to operate in my life." It speaks directly to those who feel they can’t do this alone, offering a simple, practical view of a higher power working alongside personal effort. The tone is gentle but honest.
You’ll be nudged to look at daily habits like personal inventory, admitting faults, and staying honest about where fear and pride might still be running the show. If you’re short on time but want a small daily boost of recovery wisdom, this bite-sized episode gives you just enough to think about: are you letting these promises have room to take shape in your own life?
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