You Model Serenity If...

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Thursday, June 23, 2005

"Max and I try to communicate what we feel today rather than what we think.

God. grant me the serenity to accept the things that I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." --Serenity Prayer I'm not sure if waiting and wondering, yet not taking action or making decisions is the same as serenity? In my present... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, June 22, 2005

Serenity is...facing hard truths about life, getting help, pulling through

Well, I have to admit I do know the difference here and now. I know that I cannot change my domestic security. If I do that, my children lose their tranquility and perhaps all the progress they have made, academic, social, maturational, spiritual. I have to accept that life is not tidy for everyone.... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 21, 2005

Kingmi's Serenity Blog: New and Improved Serenity!

When I first learned about certain promises that would come to anyone who followed the twelve steps, I was skeptical. But last night I knew just how to respond when the serenity in our lives suddenly was challenged. But it's not magic. When you can objectively perceive your environment, not blowing... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, June 18, 2005

Here's A New Look at Kingmi's Serenity Blog:

Left my blinkin' book at school, so if I'm gonna infuse this blog with life it's gonna have to be off the cuff. The best thing I learned at AA was the "Serenity Prayer". You all know it, it goes like this: God. grant me the serenity to accept the things that I cannot change, the courage to change... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 10, 2005

If You Think You Might Be Modeling Serenity Ask Yourself This Question--

Have I been putting into my spiritual account deposits of thanks, praise, prayer, communion and small good deeds done faithfully? --Hazelden Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 9, 2005

If You Think You Might Be Modeling Serenity Ask Yourself These Questions --

Have I chosen the way of life that best suits my soul or my body? Is the way that suits my soul leading me to a molding of my character? --Hazelden Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, June 8, 2005

If You Think You Might Be Modeling Serenity Ask Yourself This Question --

Am I reaching forward and upward for the spiritual things that I need? Like beauty, love, purity, honesty and unselfishness? Is this reaching changing my spiritual character? --Hazelden Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 6, 2005

If You Think You Might Be Modeling Serenity Ask Yourself This Question:

When I am weak am I asking for God's strength? When strong am I asking for tenderness? When tempted or fallen am I asking for saving grace? When righteous am I asking for God's pity for sinners? When lonely, God's friendship? --Hazelden Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, May 26, 2005

If You Think You Might Be Modeling Serenity Ask Yourself This Question:

In helping others, do I remember the tiny seed in the cold dark ground of early spring? Do I believe in God's power to help me when I am doing good work? --Hazelden Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, May 24, 2005

If You Think You Might Be Modeling Serenity Ask Yourself This Question:

Am I cashing in on the power God sends when we try to help every troubled soul put in our path? This strength is sent to us and we pass it on. --Hazelden Sign in to see full entry.

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