Morning Reflections: Finding Serenity and Belonging
Episode Overview
Start your day with a moment of silence for alcoholics and their loved ones. Reflect on the serenity prayer for courage and wisdom. Understand that happiness is about how we face problems, not just feeling good. Learn about the sense of belonging through meditation and prayer. End with the Lord's Prayer for peace and guidance.
When pain comes, we are expected to learn from it willingly and help others to learn.
Kickstart your day with a burst of inspiration and reflection in this episode of AA Morning Snippets. Alyssa, an alcoholic in recovery, guides you through a serene morning ritual that begins with a moment of silence for suffering and recovering alcoholics and their loved ones. You'll find comfort in the familiar serenity prayer, asking for the courage to change what can be changed and the wisdom to accept what cannot.
Alyssa shares her personal journey of seeking happiness through external changes like jobs and relationships, only to find true growth within the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). The episode delves into the concept that happiness is not the ultimate goal but rather how we face and learn from our problems. Alyssa emphasises the importance of self-acceptance and the role of AA's 12 steps in navigating life's challenges.
The reflections continue with insights from 'As Bill Sees It', highlighting the sense of belonging that comes from meditation and prayer. Alyssa beautifully articulates how connecting with a higher power can transform feelings of fear and purposelessness into a sense of being lovingly watched over. The episode concludes with the Lord's Prayer, leaving you with a sense of peace and a reminder to keep coming back to the principles that support sobriety.
Tune in for a heartfelt session that not only offers spiritual guidance but also practical wisdom for those on their recovery journey. Why not start your day with a dose of reflection and serenity?