A Brief Talk About The Serenity Prayer

This is a talk that is reflective and conducive to centering. In going over this simple yet powerful prayer, it has become a mantra for those times when a pause is necessary. It was first written, in its long form by American theologian Reinhold Niebuher and was adopted in its modified form in many publications of Alcholics Anonymous, the first being in 1941. Since that time it has been used many times by 12 step groups and its members but its appeal is universal. Enjoy "The Serenity Prayer".

Reviews

Thank you for helping to ground me today❤️

Thank you for your thoughtful and thorough examination and sharing.
Through the years, I’ve found it useful, for personal proclivities, to add “and the willingness to take action”.
Blessings

I have always loved words and I appreciate the way you looked intimately at the words of this beloved prayer. You've made it new again for me. It's such a powerful mantra. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. 🙏❤️

Really appreciated your insights, particularly the many etymological ones. See “An American Conscience “ the doc on thealogian Reinholt Niebuhr who codified the Serenity Prayer. We all need to remember him now. Namaste!

I appreciate your talk about a favorite prayer that has been an important one to me for nearly 30 years.