Todays reading is both a look at how the serenity prayer can help us maintain inner peace and also a reminder that what we project outward can also be brought back toward us in our lives. The writer describes how the serenity prayer is a reminder that there are certain things beyond our ability to change, such as other people and their behavior. We can change the things we can, such as boundaries and setting limits to unacceptable behavior. Knowing the difference between what we can control and what we cannot helps us make decisions about our lives, helps us navigate those decisions. The writer sees that maintaining an air of quiet peacefulness generally helps things run smoother in her life.
I appreciate the humility in the Serenity prayer. God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. There are some situations that are beyond me, and I have the reminder that Im not meant to try and control them. I may play a part in certain scenarios, and the serenity prayer is a look at what I might be able to change about my own behavior. Knowing the difference helps to sort out any feeling of anxiety or chaos I might have. Letting go of a source of angst is another way to work through it.
The Thought for the Day gives us: When I project serenity, courage, and wisdom, they come back to me like metal to a magnet.
I hope everyone enjoys a peaceful Sunday
Mary
DM2021 said
Apr 30, 2023
Such a lovely reading today for Sunday Mary, thank you for your service and ESH.
The serenity prayer, for me, is such a gift from Al-Anon. I learned the benefits of
understanding what is within my realm and what is not, thus saving my sanity in
the process. Very grateful member.
Enigmatic said
Apr 30, 2023
Thank you for your service, Mary, and all for ESH.
Great page, great topic. The Serenity prayer was the first tool I put into practice in Alanon, and the first prayer I had used in many years.
The simplicity is fantastic, the power undeniable, and the message covers the important corners.
For me too, it is calming, offering a few moments of time space to separate from the moment while I let the message sink in.
Good morning everyone:
Todays reading is both a look at how the serenity prayer can help us maintain inner peace and also a reminder that what we project outward can also be brought back toward us in our lives. The writer describes how the serenity prayer is a reminder that there are certain things beyond our ability to change, such as other people and their behavior. We can change the things we can, such as boundaries and setting limits to unacceptable behavior. Knowing the difference between what we can control and what we cannot helps us make decisions about our lives, helps us navigate those decisions. The writer sees that maintaining an air of quiet peacefulness generally helps things run smoother in her life.
I appreciate the humility in the Serenity prayer. God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. There are some situations that are beyond me, and I have the reminder that Im not meant to try and control them. I may play a part in certain scenarios, and the serenity prayer is a look at what I might be able to change about my own behavior. Knowing the difference helps to sort out any feeling of anxiety or chaos I might have. Letting go of a source of angst is another way to work through it.
The Thought for the Day gives us: When I project serenity, courage, and wisdom, they come back to me like metal to a magnet.
I hope everyone enjoys a peaceful Sunday
Mary
The serenity prayer, for me, is such a gift from Al-Anon. I learned the benefits of
understanding what is within my realm and what is not, thus saving my sanity in
the process. Very grateful member.
Great page, great topic. The Serenity prayer was the first tool I put into practice in Alanon, and the first prayer I had used in many years.
The simplicity is fantastic, the power undeniable, and the message covers the important corners.
For me too, it is calming, offering a few moments of time space to separate from the moment while I let the message sink in.
Thanks for the reminder