Alyssa
Alyssa
2024-08-01-AA Morning Snippet
2024-08-01-AA Morning Snippet
2024-08-01-AA Morning Snippet
Thursday 1st August 2024
Start your day with Alyssa's reflections on spirituality and dealing with critics in recovery. A heartfelt episode of AA Morning Snippets.
3 minutes
Inspiring
Supportive
Compassionate
Encouraging
Hopeful
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Sobriety Day by Day
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Start your day with a moment of silence and the Serenity Prayer.
- Daily reflections highlight the importance of living a spiritual life.
- Learn how to deal with 'destructive critics' within AA.
- Spirituality can provide answers and support in sobriety.
- Prayer and community are key components of recovery.
Spirituality was what I had been seeking. God, as I understand him, has given me answers to the whys that kept me drinking for 20 years
Start your day with a dose of serenity and reflection in this episode of AA Morning Snippets. Alyssa, an alcoholic in recovery, begins with a moment of silence for all those affected by alcoholism, followed by the Serenity Prayer. You'll find comfort in the daily reflections, which focus on the importance of living a spiritual life. Alyssa shares her journey from struggling to grasp spirituality to finding it indispensable in her sobriety.
She discusses how spirituality has provided answers to questions that kept her drinking for 20 years, and how it now helps her love, care for, and feel compassion for others. The episode also touches on dealing with 'destructive critics' within AA. Alyssa reads from the 12 Concepts, emphasising the importance of listening carefully to criticism, whether it's entirely true, partially true, or not true at all.
She advises taking constructive feedback seriously and using it for self-improvement while learning to ignore or persuade those who are simply being disruptive. Alyssa wraps up with the Lord's Prayer, reminding everyone that staying sober is a daily commitment that requires both personal effort and spiritual support. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that spirituality and community are crucial components of recovery. Whether you're new to AA or a seasoned member, Alyssa's reflections offer valuable insights and practical advice.
Tune in to find inspiration and support for your journey to sobriety.