Start Your Day Right: Reflections and Prayers for Recovery
Episode Overview
Start your day with a moment of silence for those suffering and recovering from alcoholism. Embrace AA's 12 Steps to find joy and fulfillment. Balance work and prayer for effective personal growth. Repeated exposure to joy can soften our egos. Stay sober with daily spiritual practice and reflection.
Repeated exposure to joyfulness has a way of softening the hard outer edges of my ego.
Good morning! This episode of AA Morning Snippets is the perfect way to kickstart your day with some spiritual nourishment and reflections. Hosted by Alyssa, who shares her own journey as an alcoholic, the episode begins with a moment of silence for those suffering and recovering from alcoholism. Alyssa then recites the Serenity Prayer, setting a tone of peace and acceptance for the day ahead.
The main theme revolves around 'The Joy of Living', highlighting the importance of embracing AA's 12 Steps to find true joy and fulfillment. Alyssa candidly discusses how resistance to these steps often stems from vulnerable areas in our lives that need hope and healing. She emphasises that repeated exposure to joy can soften our egos and bring about powerful transformations. The episode also includes meditations from '24 Hours a Day', stressing the balance between work and prayer.
Alyssa underscores that prayer enhances our effectiveness in helping others and strengthens our faith that nothing is impossible with God's help. Wrapping up with the Lord's Prayer, Alyssa leaves listeners with a heartfelt plea to stay sober and keep coming back to the program. This episode is a gentle yet powerful reminder of the importance of spiritual practice in recovery.
It's perfect for anyone looking for a quick dose of inspiration and guidance to start their day on a positive note. Why not give it a listen and see how it resonates with you?