Todays reading is all about what serenity means for us. So ma y times I have prayed the serenity prayer, as a mantra, to get me through something that felt like a challenge (a difficult student, running another mile, seeing the ex, etc). Todays page is a reminder that serenity is a reminder that we are all worthy of respect and peacefulness. I like the reminder in the thought for the day that it isnt necessarily freedom from challenges, but a calm that may bring us through the storm.
I have sometimes struggled with that phrase God gives us what we can handle. What I have been thinking is that when I feel that I am unable to handle a situation, the serenity prayer can help bring me through it.
I have been trying to find serenity in the simple things we get to experience every day- sunshine, a laugh with a friend, anything that brings us comfort.
I hope everyone finds their serenity today:)
Mary
hotrod said
Jul 14, 2019
Good Morning Mary The meaning of the word: serenity has changed greatly since i entered program .. In the beginning of this journey i simply wanted quiet and a trouble free life. Today I realize that life is filled with challenges and that the constructive Tools that I develop in program help me to face life on life terms with SERINITY.
Thanks for your service
PosiesandPuppies said
Jul 14, 2019
Thank you, Mary for your service & Betty for your ESH.
I relate to your second paragraph b/c like you, I have OFTEN struggled with that phrase, and in fact I personally loathe it. It tends to leave me feeling like, "God, why or why are you giving this to me? I don't care if you think I can handle it... I DON'T WANT TO!! "
LOL! I really like and take great solace in that the Serenity Prayer can bring a calm that can bring me through any storm. I believe that more now than ever, I think.
My serenity this weekend was an outdoor concert featuring the music of Gershwin. Good friends, good food, great music. I looked to the heavens and thanked my HP for that moment in time!
Wishing my MIP family peace & joy this weekend!
Freetime said
Jul 14, 2019
Thank you, Mary, for this post and thanks to all for sharing. I am with those who struggled with the phrase that God doesn't give us more than we can handle. Oh yeah? Really? When I was in the depths of dealing with crises brought on by alcoholism and hanging on to sanity by my fingernails? How was I supposed to believe that?
What I came to realize was that I was given situations I could not handle alone-- but by reaching out to others to support me, I could get through those situations and find serenity.
DavidG said
Jul 14, 2019
Thanks Mary.
I have had a leaking tap- for ages... and I set out to fix it this morning. The looming threat is- that the tap needs replacing- and more expense.
Well, what will be, will be. Simple things like this could once provoke a panic attack, especially if I could not find the right tool. I did find the right tool- and I fixed it all pretty easily... phew... serenity in action. Phew! ...
Iamhere said
Jul 14, 2019
Good evening MIP family! Serenity for me is the by-product of keeping things simple, trusting in the God of my understanding and then focusing on just one day at a time. I too used to scream upward at the concept that we aren't given more than we can handle....and when 'life' is happening and I am sucked into 'it', it feels like I won't or can't get through it. Yet, time and time again, using any/all tools available and faith, I have gotten to the other side.
Who I am today and how I am today seemed completely impossible before recovery. I was anxious, always worried, fearful and fun was so far removed from my life, I was probably a complete stick in the mud! While I am far from perfect, I can honestly say that most of my days are a blessing today and I am grateful for the many tools I have to help me when/as needed!
Serenity is not fleeting for me, and for that I am grateful. I am grateful that I have a spiritual life and trust in the program, the process and the reality that I do always get what I need.
Good morning everyone:
Todays reading is all about what serenity means for us. So ma y times I have prayed the serenity prayer, as a mantra, to get me through something that felt like a challenge (a difficult student, running another mile, seeing the ex, etc). Todays page is a reminder that serenity is a reminder that we are all worthy of respect and peacefulness. I like the reminder in the thought for the day that it isnt necessarily freedom from challenges, but a calm that may bring us through the storm.
I have sometimes struggled with that phrase God gives us what we can handle. What I have been thinking is that when I feel that I am unable to handle a situation, the serenity prayer can help bring me through it.
I have been trying to find serenity in the simple things we get to experience every day- sunshine, a laugh with a friend, anything that brings us comfort.
I hope everyone finds their serenity today:)
Mary
Good Morning Mary The meaning of the word: serenity has changed greatly since i entered program .. In the beginning of this journey i simply wanted quiet and a trouble free life. Today I realize that life is filled with challenges and that the constructive Tools that I develop in program help me to face life on life terms with SERINITY.
Thanks for your service
I relate to your second paragraph b/c like you, I have OFTEN struggled with that phrase, and in fact I personally loathe it. It tends to leave me feeling like, "God, why or why are you giving this to me? I don't care if you think I can handle it... I DON'T WANT TO!! "
LOL! I really like and take great solace in that the Serenity Prayer can bring a calm that can bring me through any storm. I believe that more now than ever, I think.
My serenity this weekend was an outdoor concert featuring the music of Gershwin. Good friends, good food, great music. I looked to the heavens and thanked my HP for that moment in time!
Wishing my MIP family peace & joy this weekend!
Thank you, Mary, for this post and thanks to all for sharing. I am with those who struggled with the phrase that God doesn't give us more than we can handle. Oh yeah? Really? When I was in the depths of dealing with crises brought on by alcoholism and hanging on to sanity by my fingernails? How was I supposed to believe that?
What I came to realize was that I was given situations I could not handle alone -- but by reaching out to others to support me, I could get through those situations and find serenity.
I have had a leaking tap- for ages... and I set out to fix it this morning. The looming threat is- that the tap needs replacing- and more expense.
Well, what will be, will be. Simple things like this could once provoke a panic attack, especially if I could not find the right tool. I did find the right tool- and I fixed it all pretty easily... phew... serenity in action. Phew!
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Who I am today and how I am today seemed completely impossible before recovery. I was anxious, always worried, fearful and fun was so far removed from my life, I was probably a complete stick in the mud! While I am far from perfect, I can honestly say that most of my days are a blessing today and I am grateful for the many tools I have to help me when/as needed!
Serenity is not fleeting for me, and for that I am grateful. I am grateful that I have a spiritual life and trust in the program, the process and the reality that I do always get what I need.