The Serenity Prayer
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.
The Serenity prayer reminds us of the importance of finding inner peace. By recognizing things and events that can and cannot be changed (and coming to terms with them), peace is closer than we realize. This prayer is a gentle reminder of acceptance with that which cannot be changed and understanding that human beings are not always in charge. At the moment, I am finding stress in some of the behavior of my partner and his children. It’s very difficult for me because I am on a raw food diet. I have to accept the fact that we do not eat the same way. I cannot change him – nor do I want to. I can, however, change my actions.
- I will keep more food at his house that I can eat
- I will keep more food at his house that I will eat
- I will keep more food at his house that I WANT to eat
- I will have raw “snack” foods available
- I will have raw “treats” available
- I will not feel guilty for the fact that I am infallible
I am looking for the courage to avoid the temptation of the foods that I make, prepare, and serve to him and his children. I have the wisdom to know that, although he will eat or drink some of the things that I create, he is who he is and I need to accept this. Going forward, I can certainly alleviate some of my stress by repeating the Serenity Prayer to myself – accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Most of all, I need to infuse myself with this wisdom, not judgment.