05/06/2026
"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."
Most of us have heard the Serenity Prayer at some point, often in moments when life feels heavy or uncertain. Recently, it has been showing up in my own morning meditations and inviting me to pause and reflect on where I am placing my energy.
There are so many things in life that sit far outside our control. When we resist that truth, we can find ourselves exhausting our nervous system, replaying worries, or pushing against doors that were never meant to open. Coming to peace with what we cannot change does not mean giving up. It means softening our grip and allowing ourselves to stop pouring energy into places that continually drain us.
When we begin to accept what is out of our hands, something subtle but powerful happens. Space opens. Our breath deepens. We gain understanding. That energy is no longer scattered, and we are free to redirect it toward what we can influence. Our choices, our responses, our boundaries, and the care we offer ourselves each day.
I invite you to sit with this prayer for a moment and gently consider where your energy has been flowing. Is it supporting you, or quietly wearing you down? What would it feel like to release what you cannot control and return your focus to what is truly yours to tend?
Sometimes courage looks like action. Other times it looks like surrender. Both require wisdom, patience, and a willingness to listen inward.
As always, remember to breathe.
Breathe deeply.
Breathe often.
