First, a couple things from last week.
1. A couple of you have asked again about a copy of the diagram I used. It was my version of what is found in The Anatomy of Peace. You can read an excerpt from the link on last week's post, or this review. Both have the diagram as it appears in the book.
2. Some have also asked about the prayer that was used at 8:15 and 11:00. The text is below. Sandra's breath prayer idea is similar to these. I practice this form of prayer too.
Prayer of Reconciliation:
Reconciling Christ, bless our efforts to bring about reconciliation.
Give us the strength to persevere without counting the hurts,
and to find within ourselves the capacity to keep on loving.
Give us the grace to be able to stand in the middle of situations,
and to be a conduit for the deep listening
which can lead to healing and forgiveness.
Help us to conduct ourselves with dignity,
giving and expecting respect, moving from prayer to action,
and from action back again into prayer.
Grant that we may be so grounded in your love,
that our security is not threatened if we change our minds,
or begin to see a better way to act.
Bless those who are called to reconcile on a large-scale –
politicians, world leaders, leaders of business,
and those who stand in the midst of bitter conflict.
Reconciling Christ, bless us and bless all who engage
in the sacred work of envisioning new wholeness,
and bringing people and nations together. Amen.
~ written by Ann Siddall,
And a couple things from this week.
I want you to hear again that I really believe what I'm preaching today. You don't have to give in to what society says is success. And you will be happier when you can achieve the success that you choose to strive for.
A good read for parents considering how to provide a "perfect" childhood for their kids. It may not be good for your kids or for you.
Surprising facts about happiness. If we define success as happiness, you may be interested in this.
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