Starting Your Day with Gratitude and Serenity
Episode Overview
Start your day with a moment of silence for suffering and recovering alcoholics. Reflect on the importance of gratitude in maintaining sobriety. Learn about the transformative power of a spiritual awakening. Gain insights from AA literature like 'As Bill Sees It' and '12 and 12'. Conclude with the Lord's Prayer for spiritual grounding.
A full and thankful heart cannot entertain great conceits.
Kick off your Monday morning with Alyssa in this episode of AA Morning Snippets. Alyssa, an alcoholic in recovery, guides you through a serene start to the day with a moment of silence for suffering and recovering alcoholics, followed by the powerful Serenity Prayer. This episode is filled with heartfelt reflections on gratitude and sobriety, reminding us of the profound impact a thankful heart can have on our lives.
Alyssa shares her personal journey, expressing deep gratitude for the sobriety granted through the AA programme and the improved quality of life it has brought her. She highlights how gratitude and love go hand in hand, fostering a sense of peace and contentment that enriches her life and those around her. Drawing from AA literature, Alyssa reads from 'As Bill Sees It' and '12 and 12', shedding light on the transformative power of a spiritual awakening.
These passages underscore the idea that sobriety is not just about abstaining from alcohol but about embracing a new way of living with purpose and strength. Alyssa's reflections are a testament to the life-changing benefits of sobriety, encouraging you to stay committed to your recovery journey. The episode concludes with the Lord's Prayer, a moment of unity and spiritual grounding for all listeners. Alyssa's closing words, 'Keep coming back.
It works if you work it,' serve as a gentle reminder that recovery is a continuous process supported by community and faith. Tune in to this episode for a dose of inspiration, reflection, and spiritual guidance to start your day on a positive note. Alyssa's genuine and heartfelt approach will leave you feeling uplifted and motivated to embrace the day with a full and thankful heart.