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Re: the Serenity Prayer

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@qualitygal -

I don't know why because I know so many love the Serenity prayer, but everytime I see the "accept the things you cannot change", it just makes me feel rebellious and I think,

"I Will change it!"

Then I think there must be something wrong with me lol!😕

 

I do love the Footprints in the sand though.

"If you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you'll learn things you never knew. Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains? can you paint with all the colors of the wind?"
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I like to use the Just For Today to help with management of acceptance.  You can find it online.  

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Re: the Serenity Prayer

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I like the Serenity Prayer and I like Footprints in the Sand. There is an Irish prayer I like also:

 

May God Give You:

 

For every storm a rainbow,

for every tear a smile,

for every care a promise,

and a blessing in each trial.

For every problem life sends,

a faithful friend to share, 

For every sigh a sweet song,

and an answer for each prayer.

 

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@Sheila P-Burg 

tyvm..i love that one as i haven't heard it before!Smiley Happy

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Re: the Serenity Prayer

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After a prayer or two, I involuntarily segue into "The Morning After,"  the theme from the original The Poseidon Adventure.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KClpLzFftU&list=RD_KClpLzFftU&start_radio=1

 

The lyrics:

 

There's got to be a morning after

If we can hold on through the night

We have a chance to find the sunshine

Let's keep on lookin' for the light

Oh, can't you see the morning after

It's waiting right outside the storm

Why don't we cross the bridge together

And find a place that's safe and warm

It's not too late, we should be giving

Only with love can we climb

It's not too late, not while we're living

Let's put our hands out in time

There's got to be a morning after

We're moving closer to the shore

I know we'll be there by tomorrow

And we'll escape the darkness

We won't be searchin' any more

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   Here is a different version of the prayer while in the pandemic state of mind!! :smileyhappy   :smileyhappy

 

                     coffee & wine (not sure how appropriate this is considering it's a sort of the mantra from the programme for recovering addicts!) but still funny. Great Quotes, Quotes To Live By, Me Quotes, Funny Quotes, Inspirational Quotes, Just For Laughs, Mantra, Laugh Out Loud, Inspire Me

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@corita -

lol! Now that one I can relate to!

"If you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you'll learn things you never knew. Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains? can you paint with all the colors of the wind?"