Morning Reflections: Embracing True Ambition in Recovery
Episode Overview
Start your day with a moment of silence for suffering and recovering alcoholics. Recite the Serenity Prayer to seek serenity, courage, and wisdom. Focus on taking action in recovery rather than just fantasising about it. Understand the difference between true ambition and false pride. End with the Lord's Prayer and a plea to stay sober for the day.
True ambition is the profound desire to live usefully and walk humbly under the grace of God
Start your day with Alyssa as she guides you through a moment of reflection and prayer in this episode of AA Morning Snippets. Alyssa, an alcoholic in recovery, begins with a moment of silence for those struggling with addiction and their loved ones. She then recites the Serenity Prayer, asking for serenity, courage, and wisdom. The episode's main focus is on taking action in recovery, as Alyssa shares insights from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) literature.
She emphasises that the promises of AA materialise through hard work, not just wishful thinking. Alyssa discusses the importance of true ambition versus false pride, highlighting how unreasonable fears and anxieties can drive us to seek fame and success for the wrong reasons. True ambition, she explains, is about living usefully and walking humbly under God's grace. The episode concludes with the Lord's Prayer and a heartfelt plea to stay sober for the day.
Alyssa's genuine reflections and prayers provide a comforting start to your day, offering both inspiration and practical advice for those on the journey to sobriety.