Surrender...

Dear Friends

I have realised that 'surrender ' which is the cornerstone of Muslim faith is really letting go…In fact jumping off the precipice into the UNKNOWN.

Granted on the surface this appears to be anti-rational and there is undoubtedly a loss of individuality as you surrender control. However if you want to make / write history or build cathedrals or to merely live a meaningful life then you have to let the divine in…

Consequently I adore the A.A prayer:

Dear Lord, 

I admit that I am powerless over my addiction I admit that my life is unmanageable when I try to control it. Help me this day to understand the true meaning of powerlessness.  Remove from me all denial of my addiction.

and:

God, Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Change the things I can, And the ability to know the difference...

Faisal