That word "serenity" looked like an impossible goal
when we first saw the prayer.
In fact, if serenity meant apathy, bitter resignation,
or stolid endurance, then we didn't even want to aim at it.
But we found that serenity meant no such thing.
When it comes to us now, it is more as plain recognition --
a clear-eyed, realistic way of seeing the world,
accompanied by inner peace and strength.
Serenity is like a gyroscope that lets us keep our balance
no matter what turbulence swirls around us.
And that is a state of mind worth aiming for.

Thought to Ponder....

Serenity isn't freedom from the storm;
it is peace within the storm.

Recovery Related Acronym

G R A C E = Gently Releasing All Conscious Expectations.