The second phrase of the Serenity Prayer is, "Courage to change the things I can" Well... we all know that there's only one thing I can change: me. I have no ultimate authority over anybody or anything except for me, my feelings and my actions. There's extraordinary power in that knowledge though. I have the ability to completely change who and what I am. I have the ability to wake up any day and change my future. That's incredible.
So many philosophers, writers and commentators are completely incorrect. Humans really can change their future; create a second act for themselves; start over again and all the other euphemisms for create a new existence.
But to do so, firstly, requires the realization that it can be done. And that's where so many people are blind. Precious few people completely grasp the fact that they have the power to change their lives. We believe that we're born into a situation and then we're stuck with it. The human race doesn't teach itself that with each day comes a new beginning. And sometimes that beginning can be a practically
new identity, if needed.
Secondly, is the decision to do it. "Am I worth it? Do I have that much value?" So often, people believe they're not worth a better life because their family or society has spent years convincing them so. But they need to keep in mind that humans aren't garbage and we do have value and worth in the eyes of the Universe. We do deserve happiness.
Thirdly, is the action required to change. We really do have the strength to change old habits. Of course they're going to be uncomfortable at first, but then as those new habits replace old ones and our happiness increases and we gain more peace and serenity we know it was all worth it. All that work to change has an incredible pot of gold at the end of the rainbow: an inner security that no amount of money; drugs; alcohol; sex or any other addiction can replace.
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