Alyssa
Alyssa
2024-04-13-AA Morning Snippet
2024-04-13-AA Morning Snippet
2024-04-13-AA Morning Snippet
Saturday 13th April 2024
Alyssa discusses the dangers of self-pity in recovery and offers practical advice on shifting focus to help others in this episode of AA Morning Snippets.
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Episode Overview
- Self-pity can hinder spiritual progress and communication.
- Comparing self-pity to a drug that demands increasing doses.
- Turning focus to helping others as an antidote to self-pity.
- Finding peace and purpose through spiritual connection.
- Concluding with the Lord's Prayer and a plea for sobriety.
The false comfort of self-pity screens me from reality only momentarily and then demands, like a drug, that I take an ever bigger dose.
Start your day on a positive note with Alyssa's heartfelt reflections in this episode of AA Morning Snippets. Alyssa, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous, opens with a moment of silence for all those affected by alcoholism, followed by the serenity prayer. She then dives into the theme of self-pity and its detrimental effects on spiritual progress and communication.
Alyssa shares how self-pity can become an unhealthy crutch, likening it to a drug that demands ever-increasing doses and can even lead to relapse. Her antidote? Turning one's attention to helping others, especially fellow alcoholics who are less fortunate. This shift in focus, she explains, can significantly reduce one's own suffering and foster empathy. Alyssa also reads a passage from Alcoholics Anonymous that discusses finding peace and purpose through spiritual connection and service to others.
The episode concludes with the Lord's Prayer and a simple yet powerful plea: 'Dear God, please help me stay sober today.' Alyssa's blend of personal experience and spiritual wisdom offers both comfort and motivation for anyone on the path to recovery. Whether you're in recovery yourself or supporting someone who is, Alyssa's reflections provide a gentle reminder that you're not alone. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and practical advice to help you navigate the challenges of sobriety.
Why not start your day with a bit of serenity and hope?