I guess I could be called a Type A personality. I have tried to control everything and get everything done. As a parent, I have quickly learned (although I resisted it and still do at times) that you really do not control everything or everyone. In fact, you truly only have control over yourself. (And sometimes even that feels iffy! But we do have control over ourselves.) Lately I have started reciting the Serenity Prayer many times during the day. God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference :)
It's important to just accept what is and welcome it. It will change since change is the only constant in life. But if you accept what is - even if you take steps to change it - you will be much happier. That's kind of what Byron Katie's work is all about (although it goes much deeper). But just for today, don't get angry about what is. Accept it. Welcome it. If you want it to change, then take steps to change it. But accept it right now because it is the way it is right now. There is an incredible peace when we do that. There is happiness and power. Yes, power. Because once we accept things the way they are, we can change them. We can change our thoughts and our actions. Enjoy your day and please remember to have fun.
Life is meant to be enjoyed. Everything is okay!! Everything works out for our highest good. And so it is.
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