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AA Morning Snippets
Alyssa shares reflections on overcoming guilt, helping newcomers, and starting the day with prayers and wisdom from AA.
2:47•16 Jan 2025
Morning Reflections: Turning Regrets into Gold
Episode Overview
- Start your day with the Serenity Prayer and daily reflections.
- Learn how to turn past regrets into valuable lessons.
- Understand the importance of guiding newcomers without overstepping.
- Gain insights into maintaining patience and understanding in recovery.
- Wrap up with the Lord's Prayer for a peaceful start to your day.
“You can't make a horse drink water if he still prefers beer or is too crazy to know what he does want.”
Good morning! Alyssa kicks off the day with a heartfelt episode of AA Morning Snippets. As an alcoholic herself, she starts with a moment of silence for those suffering and recovering from alcoholism. She then recites the Serenity Prayer, setting a peaceful tone for the reflections that follow. Alyssa shares her journey of overcoming guilt and regret through the program's fourth and fifth steps, highlighting how her past experiences now serve to help others.
Her message is clear: even the most painful memories can become valuable lessons for newcomers in the fellowship. Alyssa also touches on the challenges of guiding newcomers without becoming overly possessive or giving unsolicited advice. Using a vivid metaphor, she likens it to offering a pail of water to a horse that prefers beer—encouraging patience and understanding. The episode wraps up with the Lord's Prayer and a reminder that recovery is an ongoing process.
Alyssa's reflections are both comforting and motivating, making this episode a perfect way to start your day on a positive note.
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