Morning Reflections: Finding Stability and Strength in Recovery
Episode Overview
Begin your day with a moment of silence and the serenity prayer. Reflect on AA's direction guided by a loving God through group conscience. Understand the role of elder statesmen in offering wisdom without resentment. Learn about the dangers of righteous indignation and how to quiet disturbances. End with the Lord's Prayer to reinforce your spiritual foundation.
I cherish the gift of sobriety. I offer God my gratitude for the strength I receive in a fellowship that truly exists for the good of all members.
Wake up to a powerful and reflective start with Alyssa in this episode of AA Morning Snippets. Alyssa, an alcoholic in recovery, begins the day with a moment of silence for all suffering and recovering alcoholics and their loved ones. The serenity prayer sets the tone, grounding listeners with its timeless wisdom. Alyssa reads from the '12 Steps and 12 Traditions', focusing on the theme of 'A Unique Stability'.
This reflection dives into how AA's direction is guided by a loving God as expressed through group conscience, emphasising the importance of elder statesmen who offer wisdom and patience without resentment. Alyssa shares how the steps and traditions are interwoven into the fabric of recovery, offering her personal gratitude for the strength and stability found in fellowship.
The episode also touches on the concept of 'Righteous Indignation' from a 1954 letter, highlighting how anger can be self-destructive and the importance of quieting disturbances regardless of their source. The episode wraps up with the Lord's Prayer, reinforcing the spiritual foundation that supports sobriety. Alyssa’s heartfelt reflections and readings provide a comforting and stabilising start to the day, making this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking strength and peace in their recovery journey. Ready to find some morning inspiration?
Dive into this episode and let Alyssa’s words guide you through your day.