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.
--The Serenity Prayer


"One of life's paradoxes is that in order to change an unwanted situation, we must first accept it the way it is. If you wish to move forward in your life, first make peace with what you are presently experiencing.
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If there is some area of your life that you are seeking to change, first practice acceptance."

source: Listening to Your Inner Voice by Douglas Bloch

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There are times in our life when it seems as though we do not have a choice. Remember, we always have a choice, even if it is to change our attitude and live in peace and acceptance of where we are while we work to get to where we want to be.

peace, hope and love,

Lily