Morning Reflections: A Spiritual Tune-Up for Sobriety
Episode Overview
Start your day with a moment of silence for those struggling with alcohol addiction. Recite the Serenity Prayer to centre yourself. Daily spiritual maintenance is crucial for staying sober. Pain can be a motivator for drinking but also a healer when faced with humility. End with the Lord's Prayer to reinforce your commitment to sobriety.
Dear God, please help me stay sober today
Kickstart your day with a refreshing dose of recovery wisdom in this episode of AA Morning Snippets. Alyssa, an alcoholic, opens with a moment of silence for those struggling and recovering from alcohol addiction. She then recites the Serenity Prayer, a cornerstone for many in their sobriety journey. The main focus of the episode is on maintaining spiritual well-being, with Alyssa sharing her personal approach: asking her higher power for the gift of sobriety each day.
She stresses the importance of daily prayers and reflections, noting that those who relapse often neglect this simple but powerful practice. Alyssa dives into a poignant reflection from 'Alcoholics Anonymous' about carrying the vision of God's will into all activities. She emphasises that daily spiritual maintenance is key to staying sober. Alyssa also discusses the concept of pain as both a motivator and a healer, drawing from a 1959 letter and '12 and 12'.
She explains that while pain often drives people to drink, it also leads to humility and healing when faced head-on. The episode wraps up with the Lord's Prayer, a comforting ritual for many in recovery. Alyssa's heartfelt plea, 'Dear God, please help me stay sober today,' serves as a gentle reminder of the daily commitment required for sobriety. If you're looking for a quick yet profound way to centre yourself each morning, this episode offers valuable insights and spiritual nourishment.
Why not start your day with Alyssa's comforting words and find a moment of peace in your recovery journey?