There is a Baha'i prayer which I think is a propos:
O God! Refresh and gladden my spirit. Purify my heart. Illumine my powers. I lay all my affairs in Thy hand. Thou art my Guide and my Refuge. I will no longer be sorrowful and grieved; I will be a happy and joyful being. O God! I will no longer be full of anxiety, nor will I let trouble harass me. I will not dwell on the unpleasant things of life.
O God! Thou art more friend to me than I am to myself. I dedicate myself to Thee, O Lord.
Powerful!
Thank you!
This is full of wonderful observations and insights. There are also ample words of encouragement. Thank you for your work.
Thanks, Richard!
Have you read much of Dr Gordon Neufeld’s work on attachment, children and parenting? You echo each other nicely.
No, haven't heard about him. Thanks for the reference!
There is a Baha'i prayer which I think is a propos:
O God! Refresh and gladden my spirit. Purify my heart. Illumine my powers. I lay all my affairs in Thy hand. Thou art my Guide and my Refuge. I will no longer be sorrowful and grieved; I will be a happy and joyful being. O God! I will no longer be full of anxiety, nor will I let trouble harass me. I will not dwell on the unpleasant things of life.
O God! Thou art more friend to me than I am to myself. I dedicate myself to Thee, O Lord.
I like it! I will not dwell on the unpleasant things of life.
It protects me in moments of fear. I like the line you cite, but the one I keep coming back to is "Thou art more friend to me than I am to myself."