Morning Reflections: Embracing Unity and Healing
Episode Overview
Start with a moment of silence for suffering and recovering alcoholics. Recite the Serenity Prayer for courage and wisdom. Reflect on how our actions impact others deeply. Emphasise the importance of unity within the AA community. Conclude with the Lord's Prayer for strength and guidance.
We clung to the claim that when drinking, we never hurt anybody but ourselves.
Start your day on a positive note with Alyssa in this episode of AA Morning Snippets. Alyssa, an alcoholic in recovery, begins by leading a moment of silence for all suffering and recovering alcoholics and their loved ones. She then recites the Serenity Prayer, asking for the courage to change what she can and the wisdom to accept what she cannot.
Alyssa shares a powerful daily reflection from the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions, reminding us that our actions, even when we think they only hurt ourselves, often impact others deeply. She recounts her personal journey of realising the harm she caused to her parents, employer, and friends, and how facing these truths brought her a sense of peace and lightness.
The episode also includes a heartfelt message about the importance of unity within the AA community, emphasising that together we thrive, but divided we fall. Alyssa concludes with the Lord's Prayer, asking for strength and guidance for the day ahead. This episode is a gentle yet profound reminder of the power of reflection, prayer, and community in the journey of recovery. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and a sense of connection to start your day.