Today’s meditation is “The Serenity Prayer” which I love for its wisdom of how to try and live our lives within the balancing act of when to accept and surrender, and also when to take action and create change. Our teacher for the week is Iyanla Vanzant, and here’s how she speaks to this age old wisdom.
The first line of the Serenity Prayer asks:
“God grant me the serenity to accept the things that I cannot change.”
on surrender and acceptance she says,
“It takes a lot more courage to let something go than it does to hang on to it, trying to make it better. Letting go doesn’t mean ignoring a situation. Letting go means accepting what is, exactly as it is, without fear, resistance, or a struggle for control.” – Iyanla Vanzant
The second line of the Serenity Prayer requests:
“Please give me the courage to change the things that I can change.”
and Vanzant’s thoughts on taking action are,
“Stop hiding! Stop holding yourself back and playing yourself down! Stop worrying about how you look and what people are saying. Stop listening to what people are saying and trying to find out if they are whispering about you. Stop waiting for someone to tell you that you are okay or to make you feel special. Life is special! It is a special gift. This is your life! Now take your gift and live it out in the open! Decide today that you are going to live out loud!” – Iyanla Vanzant
Then the third line of the Serenity Prayer recognizes that it’s not always so clear when to do and when to don’t:
“Please give me the wisdom to know the difference between what to accept and what to change.”
and on where to find this guidance, Iyanla Vanzant shares the following beautiful wisdom,
“Be patient with yourself. Be gentle with yourself. Know that all things are working in your favour. If you take one step toward the light of Spirit, Spirit will take five steps on your behalf.” – Iyanla Vanzant
Knowing where to take action and what to let go of is certainly not always so clear. But you can trust that your soul knows, thrust that there is guidance if you will listen for it.
Claim this as your affirmation:
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“I let go with EASE of what I cannot control.”
“I pour my energy into only what IS mine to change.“
“This is MY life, I will live my gifts out in the open!“
“Today I decide that I am going to LIVE out loud!”
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Living out loud is not about being obnoxious. It’s about being authentic, courageous, and true to your heart. It’s about sharing your gifts, your passions, and your unique perspective with the world. So step out of the shadows, embrace your inner voice, and let your light shine brightly.
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: The serenity prayer.