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My prayer for the new year is that I may have the courage…

“My prayer for the new year is that I may have the courage and the stamina to let Life happen to me, to accept its joys and successes, and to take in stride the learning that stretches us and the growing pains. Perhaps, to put it simply, my wish for the New Year is: may we love more, live more…” quote by Jean Hersey
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“My prayer for the new year is that I may have the courage and the stamina to let Life happen to me, to accept its joys and successes, and to take in stride the learning that stretches us and the growing pains. Perhaps, to put it simply, my wish for the New Year is: may we love more, live more, laugh more. And so may you!”

Jean Hersey

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The wish is for courage and stamina to let life unfold, embracing joy, success, learning, and growth, while loving, living, and laughing more.

In simple terms: Seek courage to accept life’s ups and downs, and love more.

Key Takeaway

Embrace life’s flow with courage and love.

Themes

resilience growth love joy humor

Mood

hopeful encouraging

Type

motivational spiritual

When to use this quote

  • goal setting
  • daily gratitude
  • relationship building
  • stress management
  • self‑care

Key Concepts

mindfulness personal development well‑being

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “letting life happen” mean to you?
  • How can you balance acceptance with proactive change?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on positivity can ignore necessary grief or hardship.

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