Morning Reflections with Alyssa: Finding Joy in Sobriety
Episode Overview
Start your day with a moment of silence and the Serenity Prayer. Emphasise the importance of joy and fun in your recovery journey. Keep your personal life in order to manage life's challenges better. Recognise pain as a signal to reassess your actions and maintain your program. Reflect on different forms of worship and their impact on your life.
We absolutely insist on enjoying life.
Start your day with a dose of inspiration and reflection in this episode of AA Morning Snippets. Alyssa, who identifies as an alcoholic, leads the session with a heartfelt prayer and some thought-provoking reflections. You'll hear the Serenity Prayer, which is a cornerstone for many in recovery, followed by a reading from Alcoholics Anonymous. Alyssa emphasises the importance of joy and fun in sobriety, urging everyone to avoid cynicism and not carry the world's troubles on their shoulders.
She reminds us that maintaining our 'house in order' helps make life more manageable, stripping away the guilt and remorse of drinking years. Alyssa shares her personal struggle with taking herself too seriously and how pain can be a sign from a higher power to take stock of one's performance. The episode also explores the concept of worship in various forms, from people and money to nature and love, highlighting how these feelings shape our existence.
The session concludes with the Lord's Prayer, reinforcing the spiritual aspect of recovery. Alyssa's candid reflections and prayers offer a comforting and motivating start to your day, making this episode a must-listen for anyone on their recovery journey. So, are you ready to embrace a bit of serenity and joy today?