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. ~Reinhold Niebuhr
Lately, it feels as if the world has literally been flipped upside down and turned inside out. It is sometimes hard to remain calm with emotions intact. It’s no big mystery, that the world as we know it has drastically changed. Maybe not entirely for the better of humankind. But change is constant and it’s happening everyday. With change comes chaos, loss of control and emotional turmoil.
The serenity prayer reminds us to stay calm during any ups and downs of life. To always be reminded that “this too shall pass” not all dark days will stay dark, and even bright happy days will also change. It is important to learn to accept, whatever life throws at you with an open heart and mind. It is best to let go the need to control, especially when things get out of control. It is how you respond to a situation or life event, which is truly the answer. Find whatever brings you inner peace and return to that feeling often as needed.
Amongst the chaos and turmoil, it is learning to be brave enough to live life without fear. Learning to embrace difficulties or challenges head on with love and willingness to grow. If we are constantly doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results that is the definition of INSANITY!
It is important to be honest with yourself and what is truly important to you. Not how others tell you how to live. But, how you are truly meant to live. Live an honest life full of integrity and always do the right thing. Never give up on yourself, especially when times get tough. Always have faith that things will work themselves out for the best. When times get out of your control, learn to ask for help and advice from others. Learn from your mistakes and take in the wisdom to never make those mistakes again.
Turn to the serenity prayer whenever you feel emotional stress such as anger, frustration, worry, irritation or even impatience. Saying the serenity prayer out loud helps divert any emotional turmoil or uncontrollable feelings. I keep the serenity prayer in my notes on my phone. Even just reading the words automatically brings me inner peace. Staying in my inner peace I practice daily meditation, breathwork, positive affirmations, praying and journaling. It is a lifelong practice but it is a worthwhile practice. I am calm. I am safe. I am peaceful and I don’t sweat the small stuff.
May you find your own serenity during chaotic and emotional times. May you be at peace.
Memoirs of an Emotional Fish 