Morning Reflections: Serenity, Sobriety, and Spiritual Guidance
Episode Overview
Start your day with a moment of silence and the serenity prayer. Reflect on Step Two as a rallying point for everyone in recovery. Understand the importance of living by spiritual principles. Learn about the role of gratitude in maintaining emotional sobriety. Conclude with the Lord's Prayer and a plea for help to stay sober.
I am turning my life over to AA and to God by going to an AA meeting.
Start your day with a dose of inspiration and reflection in this episode of AA Morning Snippets. Alyssa, an alcoholic, opens with a moment of silence for all those affected by alcoholism, followed by the serenity prayer. This sets the tone for a meaningful and uplifting session. The daily reflection focuses on Step Two of the Twelve Steps, highlighting its importance as a rallying point for everyone, regardless of their beliefs.
Alyssa shares her personal journey and the impact of AA on her life, emphasising that she feels God's presence at every meeting and believes that AA works because it has kept her sober. She speaks about turning her life over to AA and God, and how this has brought her sanity and emotional sobriety. Alyssa encourages listeners to live by spiritual principles and to see themselves as channels for God's will.
The episode also features a reading from 'As Bill Sees It,' which discusses the practice of maintaining a full and thankful heart. Alyssa reflects on the importance of gratitude and how it can replace self-congratulation with love and humility. The episode concludes with the Lord's Prayer and a heartfelt plea for help to stay sober today. Alyssa's message is clear: keep coming back because it works if you work it.
This episode is a beautiful blend of spiritual guidance, personal experience, and encouragement, making it a must-listen for anyone on the path to recovery.