Finding Serenity: Daily Reflections and Prayers with Alyssa
Episode Overview
Start your day with the serenity prayer and a moment of silence. Daily reflections emphasise living one day at a time. Life is compared to a rose, teaching patience and acceptance. Balance between spiritual simplicity and necessary organisation in AA. Episode concludes with the Lord's Prayer and a plea for sobriety.
Each stage of the petals unfolding can bring wonder and delight if I do not interfere or let my expectations override my acceptance
Start your Sunday morning with Alyssa, an alcoholic in recovery, as she leads you through a moment of silence, prayers, and reflections. This episode of AA Morning Snippets is all about embracing the present and finding serenity in the now. Alyssa kicks off with the serenity prayer, setting a calm and reflective tone. She then dives into the daily reflections, highlighting the importance of living one day at a time.
Alyssa shares wisdom from 'Living Sober' and offers a beautiful metaphor about life being like a rose, unfolding one petal at a time. This imagery serves as a gentle reminder that patience and acceptance are key to finding peace in recovery. The episode also touches on the simplicity of AA's spiritual principles versus the necessary organisation for group actions to avoid chaos.
Alyssa reads a passage from a 1966 letter that emphasises the need for balance between spiritual simplicity and functional simplicity. The episode wraps up with the Lord's Prayer and a heartfelt plea to stay sober for the day. Whether you're new to recovery or have been on this journey for a while, Alyssa's soothing voice and thoughtful reflections offer a comforting start to your day.
Tune in for a mix of spiritual guidance, practical advice, and heartfelt support that can help you navigate the challenges of sobriety.