Kickstart Your Day with Gratitude and Sobriety
Episode Overview
Start your day with a moment of silence and prayer. Embrace gratitude as a foundation for humility and anonymity. Incorporate daily reflections into your morning routine. Seek spiritual guidance in decision-making processes. View mistakes as opportunities for learning.
Gratitude was the basic ingredient of humility, that humility was the basic ingredient of anonymity.
Start your day with a refreshing dose of sobriety and spirituality in this episode of AA Morning Snippets. Alyssa, who introduces herself as an alcoholic, begins with a moment of silence for those affected by alcoholism. She follows this with the serenity prayer, asking for the wisdom to accept what can't be changed, the courage to change what can be, and the insight to know the difference.
This episode is perfect for anyone looking to begin their day with a positive and reflective mindset. Alyssa shares daily reflections, focusing on the importance of gratitude. She believes that a heart full of thankfulness leaves no room for ego and leads to a life filled with love and humility. Alyssa's sponsor taught her that gratitude is the cornerstone of humility, which in turn supports anonymity – a key principle in Alcoholics Anonymous.
Alyssa shares her morning ritual of thanking God for being alive, sober, and a part of AA, encouraging listeners to adopt an 'attitude of gratitude'. Another reflection discussed is the importance of seeking guidance and thinking through situations while praying for clarity. Alyssa explains her method of decision-making, involving thorough consideration, prayer, and waiting for further guidance. Even if mistakes are made, she sees them as learning opportunities rather than failures.
The episode wraps up with the Lord's Prayer, reinforcing the spiritual foundation that supports Alyssa's sobriety journey. If you're seeking a brief yet meaningful way to start your day on a positive note, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice for living a grateful and sober life.