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Oprah's Super Soul

Super Soul Special: Anne Lamott: Three Prayers for Challenging Times

Sep 20, 2023
Anne Lamott, New York Times best-selling author, discusses the three types of prayers for challenging times. She emphasizes that prayer can take many forms, including anger or silence. Anne shares insights from her book 'Stitches' and her recovery from addiction. She highlights the importance of finding meaning and appreciating the sacred in everyday life.
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Quick takeaways

  • Prayer can take on many forms, including feelings of anger or complete silence, as long as you're telling the truth of your heart.
  • Connecting with the divine through prayers of Help, Thanks, and Wow can bring comfort, meaning, and a sense of surrender in difficult times.

Deep dives

Believing in Prayer despite Atheist Upbringing

Anne Lamont was raised in a family of atheists, except for her. She secretly started praying at a young age, believing that someone was listening.

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