Start Your Day Right: Sobriety Reflections and Prayers
Episode Overview
Start your day with a moment of silence and the serenity prayer. Daily reflections on the natural influence of living a sober life. 'As Bill Sees It' discusses spiritual experiences versus hallucinations. Emphasis on personal recovery as a full-time process. End with the Lord's Prayer for spiritual grounding.
The best evidence of that reality is in the subsequent fruits. Those who receive those gifts of grace are very much changed people.
Wake up to a new day of sobriety with Alyssa's 'AA Morning Snippets'. This episode kicks off with a moment of silence for both suffering and recovering alcoholics and their loved ones. Alyssa, an alcoholic herself, shares the serenity prayer to set a peaceful tone. The daily reflections centre on the concept of a 'rippling effect'—how living a sober life naturally influences those around you without conscious effort.
Alyssa reads from '12 Steps and 12 Traditions', reflecting on the grandiose dreams of spreading the good news of sobriety, and how focusing on personal recovery is a full-time job that indirectly benefits others. The episode then shifts to 'As Bill Sees It', discussing the reality of spiritual experiences versus hallucinations. Alyssa shares her belief in the genuine nature of spiritual experiences, emphasising that those who receive these gifts of grace are changed for the better.
This segment offers a thought-provoking look at how spiritual experiences can lead to profound personal transformation. Alyssa wraps up the episode with the Lord's Prayer, reinforcing the spiritual undertones of the discussion. She leaves listeners with a heartfelt plea: 'Dear God, please help me stay sober today'. This episode is a beautiful blend of spirituality, personal reflection, and communal support, making it a must-listen for anyone on their sobriety journey.
If you're seeking a gentle yet impactful start to your day, this episode offers a mix of prayer, reflection, and wisdom that could make all the difference.