What Would Happen if Joan Baez married Mahatma Gandhi?

Here’s Joan Baez:

“Action is the Antidote to Despair”

And now Gandhi:

“Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment —
full effort is full victory.”

– Gandhi

If we combine their wisdom, we might end up with this:

If you find yourself in a challenging situation, one that pushes you beyond your comfort zone. 

One that stimulates frustration, disillusionment and even despair . . .

Take action.

Do what you can do.

Make the best effort you can make.

But don’t be attached to the outcome. 

In many cases the outcome is beyond your control.  So you need to let go of the outcome.  It’s out of your hands. 

Turn the outcome over to God, or Buddha, or Allah, or a Higher Power, or Fate.

Your empowerment comes from taking action in the face of despair. 

               Your integrity come from doing the best you can do. 

And your wisdom comes from knowing what you can and can’t control (Serenity Prayer).

Thank you, Joan and Gandhi.

A match made in heaven.