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Celebrating a Heart Connection
“When the heart weeps for what is lost, the soul rejoices for what is found.” A few weeks ago I shared the story of my visit to an aunt who is dying. I would like to continue with that story … Continue reading
My Living “What Is” Blog
For almost a year, I have been thinking that I needed to start another blog about living with chronic illness. It’s my life, my spiritual journey. I have noticed that more and more of my blog posts have been related … Continue reading
The Serenity Prayer – Courage
God grant me the courage to change the things that I can…. Richard Cohen, in his book Strong in the Broken Places, writes: “Our friends and loved ones …. provide an infrastructure of love and support. But courage must be … Continue reading
The Serenity Prayer, Acceptance
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change…. What is this acceptance thing all about anyway? What exactly am I accepting? Does accepting what is happening in my body mean I am giving up? If I … Continue reading
The Serenity Prayer – Meeting Dr. Emmett Miller
The Serenity Prayer is perhaps the simplest and most well known prayer in our Western world. It has become more than a prayer for me lately. It is my new mantra. It doesn’t matter if I am trying to make … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, chronic illness, Peace, Personal Responsibility, Wellness
Tagged Acceptance, Courage, Dr. Emmett Miller, Serenity, Serenity Prayer, wisdom
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