The Serenity Runes

by Susan Loughan, Ralph H. Blum, Brownyn E. Jones

The famous Serenity Prayer, already a source of comfort to millions seeking help in overcoming trauma, loss or addiction, is now more powerful than before. Ralph Blum offers five specially crafted... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312193297
• ISBN13: 9780312193294
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 75 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 5.8" x 5.7"

Customer Reviews

Stones to Build On

The Serenity Prayer has been used by thousands of people for the wisdom in its words. This little book takes you through each significant phrase, using runes as a learning tool.Runes are simply stones but as the book explains this is a lovely blend of old and new, helping to build and nourish the spirituality within all of us. This prayer is often used by people in 12 step programs, and the book and the runes can complement the prayer, making it even more meaningful. Reading the book, following the simple directions is a very good way of slowing down, breathing deeply and finding peace in your life.

The runes have been very helpful to me in early recovery.

I'm new to AA, and this was a gift from my temporary sponsor. The meditations in this book have really helped me because they are insightful, poetic, and give me an idea to focus on throughout my day. (I don't use them as fortune telling stones, but I do let them suggest daily lessons for me.) The writing is beautiful and very positive and reassuring. In fact, next time I have my book with me, I'm going to send another review and quote from the "acceptance" meditation which begins, "This is a rune of major blessing, blessings bestowed and blessings received." I like this book much more than my scolding Hazelden meditations.

A great gift for the 12-stepper in your life...

I disagree with the previous reviewer. While not made of gold, the runes do exactly what they're intended to-get you focused on the message. Not as comprehensive as Blum's other set, they still make a good introductory set and are perfect for anyone familiar with the 12-step program.