Hand on Heart Sunday


Louise Sutherland-Hoyt

Today, I present a straightforward prayer to keep throughout each day for times when the chaos around us disrupts our peace. This comes from the philosophy of Stoicism, specifically the writing of Marcus Aurelius (Meditations, 8.7).


With my hand upon my heart, I give thanks for wisdom.
Guide me to accept only what is true,
To act always for the common good,
To desire only what lies within my power,
To embrace all that life assigns to me with courage,
And to always walk in peace and harmony.
Amen.

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3 responses to “Hand on Heart Sunday”

  1. Brennock Hoyt Avatar
    Brennock Hoyt

    Very useful blog

  2. kate Avatar
    kate

    enjoyed the simplicity and basicness of your poem

    1. Louise Sutherland-Hoyt Avatar

      Thank you Kate.

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