Alyssa
Alyssa
2024-08-17-AA Morning Snippet
2024-08-17-AA Morning Snippet
2024-08-17-AA Morning Snippet
Saturday 17th August 2024
Join Alyssa for a morning of recovery reflections, prayers, and insights into making amends and connecting deeply within the AA community.
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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.
- Reflect on the emotional harm we do to ourselves and the importance of making amends.
- Appreciate the unique bond shared within the AA community.
- Overcome shame by openly discussing personal struggles.
- Conclude with spiritual grounding through the Lord's Prayer.
I used to be ashamed of my condition, and so didn't talk about it. But nowadays, I freely confess I am depressive, and this has attracted other depressive to me.
Start your day with a dose of recovery and reflection in this episode of AA Morning Snippets. Alyssa, your host, begins with a moment of silence for those suffering from alcohol addiction and their loved ones. She leads with the serenity prayer, asking for peace, courage, and wisdom. Alyssa shares a poignant daily reflection on the emotional harm we often do to ourselves, even when the harm done to others seems minimal.
This thought-provoking reflection encourages you to consider making amends, not just for others, but for your own peace of mind. Alyssa reads from the 12th and 12 traditions, emphasising the importance of sincere apologies and the calm that follows completing this crucial step in recovery. The episode also touches on the unique bond shared by those in AA, highlighting the deep understanding and love that come from shared experiences of suffering and deliverance.
Alyssa shares a powerful quote from a 1959 Great Vine article, reflecting on the privilege of communicating within the AA community. She wraps up with a personal anecdote about overcoming shame and openly discussing her struggles with depression, which has helped her connect with others facing similar challenges. The episode concludes with the Lord's Prayer, offering a spiritual grounding to start your day.
Whether you're new to recovery or a seasoned member of AA, this episode provides valuable insights and encouragement to help you stay on track. Why not give it a listen and see how it resonates with your journey?