The Gift of Being Yourself

Happiness and fulfillment are blessings that come from surrender to the loving will of God.

gifts, temperament, passions and vocation in truthful dependence on God.

God’s will for us is that

This is the discipline of doing what we don’t want to do but know we should. Doing so can also be transforming.

Begin with a simple prayer asking God to help you be still. Don’t feel you need to fill your time with words or thoughts; just remain still and believe that you are in God’s presence whether you sense it or not.

have the courage to meet themselves and God in solitude.

Genuine self-knowledge is available to all who (1) genuinely desire it, (2) are willing to prayerfully reflect on their experience

need to avoid pain

need power, self-reliance and opportunities to be against something

need knowledge, long for fulfillment