The structure of today’s meditation follows “The Serenity Prayer”. Since I was a child this prayer has always felt really powerful to me, like a roadmap for navigating life’s challenges. Almost like everything I need to know could be accessed through these three simple lines:
God grant me the serenity to accept the things that I cannot change,
The courage to change the things that I can,
And the wisdom to know the difference.
The serenity prayer offers us three valuable insights into how we might be able to find our way in the world:
- The energy we spend trying to change things that we cannot change, is always wasted energy.
- There are of course things that we DO need to change though, and this requires us to take action. And taking the right action often needs courage.
- Knowing what to accept and what to change is not always clear. It is suggested that we need wisdom to know the difference, precisely because “where to take action” and “where to let go” is not always easy to know.
Our teacher this week is Louise Hay, and on these three insights she offers the following:
Surrendering
“You are not a helpless victim of your own thoughts, but rather a master of your mind. What do you need to let go of? Take a deep breath, relax, and say to yourself, ‘I am willing to let go. I release. I let go. I release all tension. I release all fear. I release all anger. I release all guilt. I release all sadness. I let go of all old limitations. I let go, and I am at peace. I am at peace with myself. I am at peace with the process of life. I am safe.’ – Louise Hay
Taking action
“When we think good thoughts and choose the actions that make us feel good, Life provides us with all the evidence we need that we are loved and cared for.” – Louise Hay
“Think thoughts that make you happy. Do things that make you feel good. Be with people who make you feel good. Eat things that make your body feel good. Go at a pace that makes you feel good.” – Louise Hay
Access to wisdom
“Your security does not lie in your job, or your bank account, or your investments, or your spouse or your parents. Your security is your ability to connect with the cosmic power that creates all things.” – Louise Hay
“I am one with the Power that created me. I am totally open and receptive to the abundant flow of prosperity that the Universe offers. All my needs and desires are met before I even ask. I am Divinely guided and protected, and I make choices that are beneficial for me. I rejoice in other’s successes, knowing there is plenty for us all.” – Louise Hay
Should we strive to change our circumstances, or should we learn to accept them? Wisdom understands that we can’t copy and paste a one size-fits-all kind of answer.
This isn’t merely intellectual knowledge but a deep understanding of ourselves, our circumstances, and the interconnectedness of all things. Hay suggests that guidance is accessed through a closer connection with the divine that created us. By tapping into this cosmic energy, we can gain the insight and guidance we need to make wise choices.
In conclusion, the Serenity Prayer offers a powerful framework for living a balanced and fulfilling life. By cultivating serenity, courage, and wisdom, we can navigate life’s challenges with grace and resilience. Remember, it’s not about perfection but about progress.
A few affirmations to open yourself to guidance:
- “I am willing to let go of what I cannot control.”
- “I have the courage to change what needs to be changed.”
- “I am connected to the wisdom that guides and supports me.”
Join us for today’s meditation journey and a very practical experience of The Serenity Prayer. Perhaps you too can gain some clarity on what to accept and what to change.
I wish you a really good day.
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: The serenity prayer.