My Serenity Prayer

God grant me a clearness of mind and heart
so that I may walk my path with clarity.
May my spirit find calmness even in chaos,
quietness amongst chatter,
and stillness in each moment.
May the peace that exists in unending supply
be mine today.

 How to find serenity

breathe. Breathe not from the shallowness of your chest, but from the depth of your belly.  Allow your breath to breathe you.  You and your breath are one.  Feel your breath move from the tips of your toes to the top of your head to the ends of your fingers.

be still. Stop…even for just a moment.  Stop the constant movement of body.  Stop the constant movement of mind. Stop and be still.

be quiet. Quietness gives space to serenity.  Its a kind of surrender.  In the quiet, you will hear volumes.

listen. Listen to the wisdom that seeps from every cell in your body.  Listen to your intuition which is life’s best guide.  Breathe, be still, be quiet, and listen.

open your heart. When your heart is open, acceptance has a place to reside and serenity is possible.  Open your heart and allow love to be received and given.  When love is flowing, serenity is the by product.

seek joy. Smile.  Look for moments that surprise you and beauty that is around the next bend.  Find joy because it is yours for the taking.

be one with all. See that the man standing on the corner asking for money is your brother.  See that the woman delivering your mail is your sister.  See that the gentleman in the wheel chair at the nearest nursing home is your father, and the lady selling her pies at the church fundraiser is your mother.  See the earth and all its creatures as an extension of yourself.

One of Thicht-Nhat-Hanh’s  quotes on serenity.

“We can smile, breathe, walk, and eat our meals in a way that allows us to be in touch with the abundance of happiness that is available. We are very good at preparing to live, but not very good at living. We know how to sacrifice ten years for a diploma, and we are willing to work very hard to get a job, a car, a house, and so on. But we have difficulty remembering that we are alive in the present moment, the only moment there is for us to be alive. Every breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, joy, and serenity. We need only to be awake, alive in the present moment.”

Please enjoy this silly ”Serenity Now” montage from Jerry Seinfield.  It will make you smile.

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