Start Your Day with Serenity and Reflection
Episode Overview
Start your day with the Serenity Prayer and daily reflections. Understand why anger is considered a 'dubious luxury' for alcoholics. Learn about other negative emotions to avoid during recovery. Discover the importance of moving forward and helping others. End with the Lord's Prayer to reinforce faith and perseverance.
Anger may be the dubious luxury of normal men, but for alcoholics, these things are poison
Good morning! Alyssa, an alcoholic, kicks off the day with a thoughtful and reflective episode. She starts with a moment of silence for suffering and recovering alcoholics and their loved ones, followed by the Serenity Prayer. This episode is all about daily reflections and the importance of letting go of anger. Alyssa highlights a quote from Alcoholics Anonymous that describes anger as a 'dubious luxury' for alcoholics, stressing how such emotions can be toxic.
She expands this idea to include other negative feelings like self-pity and judgmentalism, which she believes are also best avoided. Alyssa then shares wisdom from 'As Bill Sees It', emphasizing the need to move forward and not dwell on any one alcoholic too long, as it might prevent others from getting the help they need. The episode wraps up with the Lord's Prayer, a reminder of faith and perseverance.
If you're looking for a blend of spirituality and practical advice to start your recovery journey each day, this episode is worth a listen. It’s not just about staying sober but also about cultivating a positive mindset and helping others along the way.