Morning Reflections with Alyssa: Embracing Forgiveness and Faith
Episode Overview
Start your day with a moment of silence and the serenity prayer. Reflect on the importance of making amends to all you've harmed. Understand the role of forgiveness in recovery. Learn how AA's principles are universally accepted. End with the Lord's prayer for faith and perseverance.
I forgive anyone and everyone who has ever harmed me at any time and under any circumstances
Kick off your day with Alyssa's 'AA Morning Snippets'! In this episode, Alyssa, an alcoholic, begins with a moment of silence for those suffering and recovering from alcoholism. She leads the audience through the serenity prayer, seeking strength and wisdom for the day ahead. Alyssa shares reflections from the 12 steps and 12 traditions, focusing on the eighth step which highlights the importance of making amends to all those we've harmed.
She emphasises forgiveness as a key component, reminding us that harbouring resentment only invites more negativity. Alyssa shares a poignant story about a Buddhist monastery accepting AA's 12 steps, showing how universal these principles can be. The episode wraps up with the Lord's prayer, a reminder of faith and perseverance in the journey to sobriety. This episode is perfect for anyone seeking a brief yet impactful start to their day.
Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, Alyssa's heartfelt reflections offer a moment of peace and motivation.