Generally believed to have been written by theologian Reinhold Niebuhr for a sermon in the 1930’s, this wise prayer was circulated by various church groups and sent with US armed services chaplains ministering to the troops during World War II. It became more widely distributed by Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-step programs which continue offering its wisdom to this day.
I find this prayer – these “words of wisdom” - useful in my daily life. It applies to all kinds of situations, from parenting, to responding to world affairs, to helping others understand ...
<< MORE >>“I don’t know what to do.”
“I don’t know what I want.”
“I don’t know what to think.”
“I don’t know what I feel.”
How many times have these phrases crossed your mind or your lips on an everyday basis? They are expressions of uncertainty in our lives. From what to say in a conversation to how to vote in an election - from what to order in a restaurant to whether to accept a new job or to leave a relationship – life is filled with uncertainties and the necessity to make choices without ...
<< MORE >>The Olympic Games have always been a source of great inspiration, for me and for many throughout the world. Not generally a sports spectator, I am drawn to the stories of the athletes themselves – of their commitment to their dreams and the rigors of training, of their nurturing of trust in themselves while navigating the unpredictable landscape of defeat and triumph. These stories are the inspiration for my thoughts on the connection between training, trust and triumph for each of us in our lives.
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