The Serenity Prayer; Part Three

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     The third line of the Serenity Prayer is "And Wisdom To Know The Difference." When can I change something and when can't I? Well... I can always change something when it's my action, my feeling or my view. As for anything else? Well... That's a good question.

     A lot of powerful people are always trying to change the world. And sometimes they really do succeed, for the good and bad. But powerful people sometimes forget that the most long-lasting change in humanity comes when ordinary people change their day-to-day actions. It's when common people say to themselves, "today, I'll be a kinder person" or "today, I'll accept the world and it's people as it is" is when the world and the people living in it is really improved. Because when I accept the world and the people in it as they are, then I'm a happier person. When I'm happier, I'm kinder to others and kindness is catchy. You catch it lie the flu. But unlike the flu, kindness creates positivity and beauty wherever it goes. 

      So, as long as I know that I can change me, no matter what my situation or feeling, then changing anything or anyone else becomes less important. Subsequently what difference does it make if I change anything outside of me? As long as I remember that I'm always able to change me and how I feel, then serenity and peace are mine forever.

Kailasanatha Temple. Ellora Caves. India