While the Serenity Prayer was written by an American theologian, I have found that its powerful message of serenity, acceptance, courage, and wisdom can be embraced by anyone struggling with life’s challenges.
Life can be quite intimidating! Situations arise that we have no control over, and yet our instinct is to attempt the impossible, attack the situation at any cost!
But, if we PAUSE, we may be able to think more clearly, asking ourselves – do I really have control?
If your answer is “yes”, then what is your next step? Do you have the courage to make the necessary changes?
Do you need to change?
Courage also allows us to look inward, take responsibility for our own actions, evaluate how those actions impact our situation as well as those around us, and then decide: change or not change – the choice is yours!
The other answer – “no” – is so much more difficult to accept.
And yet it is this acceptance – being able to recognize that you cannot control nor change every situation, that you cannot control nor change others – that allows you to breathe more deeply, to sleep more soundly, to minimize the stress and anxiety that has ruled your life for days and weeks and months. Acceptance while it does not resolve the issue, does bring peace. The word serenity means the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled. With that sense of calmness, you are better able to recognize what then you can change to achieve the best outcome for self.
Wisdom comes from being able to recognize what is within your control and what is not.
…change what you can, accept what you cannot.
IF you feel you are in crisis, reach out to a mental health provider. Remember – your MENTAL HEALTH is an important part of your overall health and wellbeing.
JOT down these numbers to resources that are available 24/7 if you need to talk to someone:
- Disaster Distress Hotline 800-985-5990
- National Lifeline 800-273-TALK (8255)
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline 888-628-9454
- National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233)
KNOW that it is okay to ask for help.
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