Finding Faith and Serenity: A Morning Reflection with Alyssa
Episode Overview
Start your day with a moment of silence and the serenity prayer. Reflect on the transformative power of fellowship in AA. Understand the concept of 'emotional hangovers' and how to address them. Gain insights from 'Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions'. End with the Lord's Prayer for spiritual grounding.
I could see the love in their eyes and I was impressed by how much their one day at a time sobriety meant to them.
Kickstart your day of recovery with Alyssa's heartfelt episode of AA Morning Snippets. Alyssa begins with a serene moment of silence for both suffering and recovering alcoholics, extending her thoughts to their loved ones. She then leads into the serenity prayer, a grounding ritual that sets the tone for the reflections that follow. Alyssa shares a powerful reading from 'Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions', focusing on the transformative power of fellowship and the belief in a higher power.
The passage highlights how witnessing changes in others can shift one's own fear and negativity into faith and hope. Alyssa's reflections are deeply personal, revealing her journey from fear to faith and recognising the loving presence of God in her life, even before she joined AA. This sense of divine guidance is a cornerstone of her recovery story. The episode also tackles the concept of an 'emotional hangover'—the lingering effects of negative emotions like anger, fear, and jealousy.
Alyssa emphasises that just as a physical hangover can ruin your day, so too can these emotional remnants. She advocates for addressing and correcting these errors in the present to live more serenely. To wrap up, Alyssa recites the Lord's Prayer, bringing a sense of closure and spiritual connection to the episode. Her final words, 'Keep coming back, it works if you work it', serve as a gentle reminder of the continuous effort required in recovery.
If you're looking for a dose of inspiration and practical wisdom to start your day, this episode is a must-listen. Alyssa's genuine reflections and spiritual guidance offer both comfort and motivation for anyone on the path to sobriety.