The Wisdom To Know The Difference

Author : Eileen Flanagan
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101144920
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Wisdom to Know the Difference written by Eileen Flanagan and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-09-17 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This wise book guides readers in discovering what they can—and should—change in their lives, accepting what they cannot, and discovering “the wisdom to know the difference.” Thousands of people have been moved by the famous last lines of the Serenity Prayer: God, give us grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, courage to change the things that should be changed, and the wisdom to distinguish the one from the other. But how exactly can we know the difference? How can we acknowledge our true limits without negating the possibility for dramatic change? In this inspiring book, Eileen Flanagan draws on her own Quaker faith as well as a range of other religious and spiritual traditions to show readers how they can learn to listen to their own inner voice in determining when a change is needed in their lives or when instead acceptance is the answer. These lessons come to life through the inspiring stories of various individuals, including: · the mother of a fallen soldier in Iraq who talks about the power of forgiveness and her work to end the war; · A Katrina survivor who describes how she learned inner peace the hard way; · a family therapist who shares what he learned about accepting the things he cannot change from the car accident that left him paralyzed. This illuminating book leads readers to discover the serenity that comes when one has gained “the wisdom to know the difference.”

Author : Troy DuFrene
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
ISBN 13 : 1572249293
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Wisdom to Know the Difference written by Troy DuFrene and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2012-02-02 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grant me the serenity to accept the things I can’t change, The courage to change the things I can, And the wisdom to know the difference. Maybe you’ve just started on the road to recovering from addiction. Or you’ve tried to stop abusing alcohol or drugs before, but haven’t been successful. Perhaps you’re making progress in a support group or 12-step program, but want to add an approach grounded in science. No matter how far you’ve come, how far you still have left to go, or which path you’ve chosen, this book can help you end your struggle with addiction. The Wisdom to Know the Difference is an addiction recovery workbook based in acceptance and commitment therapy, or ACT. Research shows that ACT is a powerful treatment for alcoholism, drug addiction, depression, and other issues, and it can be used alone or in combination with any 12-step program. On this particular path, you’ll learn to accept what you can’t change about yourself and your past and commit to changing the things you can. You’ll overcome your addiction by focusing on what you value most, like your talents, friends, career, relationships, and family. There’s no need to wait any longer. This book will help you find the serenity, courage, and wisdom it takes to leave substance abuse behind for good.

Author : Warriorwomen Press
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781790374717
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book God, Grant Me the Serenity to Accept the Things I Cannot Change, Courage to Change the Things I Can, and Wisdom to Know the Difference written by Warriorwomen Press and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-11-26 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A great Christian empowerment journal for women and girls. Provides plenty of room for sketching, personal reflection and jotting down notes. Makes a perfect gift. 6" x 9" - perfect versatile size for your pocket, jacket, bag, desk or backpack. 110 lined pages. High-quality white paper - 60gm. Professionally designed thick softback cover. Proudly made in the USA. Notebooks and journals are the perfect gift for any occasion.

Author : William V. Pietsch
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062506374
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Serenity Prayer Book written by William V. Pietsch and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1992-10-09 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GOD grant me the SERENITY to accept the things I cannot change, COURAGE to change the things I can, and WISDOM to know the difference. “A balanced and thoughtfully incisive exposition of the subtle wisdom conceale

Author : Charles L. Whitfield
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781935827108
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wisdom to Know the Difference written by Charles L. Whitfield and published by . This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wisdom to Know the Difference. This book addresses in detail these common Core Issues in Relationships, Recovery and Living, how they come about and choices and solutions to use them to your advantage, heal and experience peace. Needing to be in control Diculty trusting Diculty being real How to handle feelings Low self-esteem (shame) Dependence versus Independence Fear of abandonment All-or-none thinking and behaving High tolerance for inappropriate behavior Over-responsibility for others Neglecting my own needs Grieving my ungrieved hurts, losses and traumas Diculty resolving conict Diculty giving and receiving love Based on over 35-years of clinical experience assisting people with addictions, trauma survivors and people with various problems in living, Dr. Whiteld describes how to identify and handle each core issue. Dr. Whitfield lives and practices in Atlanta, GA. He has been voted by his peers, since 1993, as one of the Best Doctors in America, and has been a guest researcher and consultant at the CDC since 1998.

Author : Trevor Hudson
Publisher : Upper Room Books
ISBN 13 : 0835811298
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Serenity Prayer written by Trevor Hudson and published by Upper Room Books. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." Countless people around the world have prayed this prayer, and it has helped them find peace in the midst of their harried lives. Did you know that the above words are just the beginning of a longer prayer? In this book, beloved pastor and teacher Trevor Hudson explores the entire Serenity Prayer, giving insights into each phrase and making the prayer accessible to everyday people. He looks at the prayer from a Christian perspective, sharing his own experiences with addiction but broadening the book to address the struggles that come to all of us, regardless of whether we are in recovery. Hudson addresses addictions that differ from the stereotypical, such as eating compulsively, overworking, or filling one's life with religious activity. He challenges you to make this prayer part of your daily devotions and to pray it with others. Each brief chapter contains a single-paragraph summary called "In a Nutshell." Hudson then poses a thought-provoking question or suggestion for reflection and ends with a scripture passage related to the chapter topic. Learn how this simple prayer can transform your life, bringing peace into even the messiest situations.

Author : Elisabeth Sifton
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 9780393326628
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Serenity Prayer written by Elisabeth Sifton and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2005-01-04 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The daughter of renowned theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, who wrote The Serenity Prayer, reclaims the true history of the prayer and recounts the efforts made by those who, like Niebuhr, devoted their lives to the causes of social justice, racial equality, and democratic freedom.

Author : Eileen Flanagan
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1585428299
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Wisdom to Know the Difference written by Eileen Flanagan and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2010-09-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Wisdom to Know the Difference is about being able to change. . . . What is important is that we can make a change and transform ourselves into better, happier people." (His Holiness the Dalai Lama) God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can change; and wisdom to know the difference. Millions of people have been moved by these famous last lines from the Serenity Prayer to make important and lasting changes in their lives. But how exactly can we know the difference? How can we acknowledge the real limits that we face without negating the possibility for dramatic change? In this wise book, Eileen Flanagan guides readers in determining what they can-or perhaps should- change in their lives, accepting what they cannot, and discovering the "wisdom to know the difference." Drawing on her own Quaker faith as well as a range of other religious and spiritual traditions, Flanagan shows readers how such practices as sifting through culturally preconceived notions and listening to our own inner voice can help us determine when a change is needed in our lives or when instead acceptance is the answer. This illuminating book takes the reader by the hand to discover the serenity that comes when one has gained the wisdom to know the difference.

Author : Jonathan Morris
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062119311
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Way of Serenity written by Jonathan Morris and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-09-16 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FOX News religion analyst, program director of the Catholic Channel on SiriusXM radio, and bestselling author Father Jonathan Morris reveals how the Serenity Prayer offers a sure path to peace and fulfillment for everyone, not just those in recovery programs. The Serenity Prayer states: Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things I can, And the wisdom to know the difference. Exploring the prayer phrase by phrase, Morris shows the hope that can be found by gaining a deeper spiritual understanding of its words and by practicing its message. Enlightening and profound, The Way of Serenity includes moving narratives, illuminating historical anecdotes, and pertinent biblical passages that demonstrate the power of the Serenity Prayer to help us grow closer to God and find greater peace and happiness.

Author : Eileen Flanagan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781606711422
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Wisdom to Know the Difference written by Eileen Flanagan and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide based on the Serenity Prayer and the author's Quaker faith explains how to acquire the skill to distinguish between what can and cannot be changed, sharing the inspiring stories of individuals who overcame challenges.