Repeat me. Repeat me.
By Amber
@AmbiePam (85441)
United States
August 9, 2018 9:10pm CST
I have been so stressed out. Lately, I have been remembering the Serenity Prayer, which is often thought of in relation to Alcoholics Anonymous, although many outside of that use it for inspiration.
Specifically, the part where they talk about accepting the things you cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference, really stands out. I pray anyway, but I really appreciate things like Serenity Prayer.
Do you remind yourself of anything when you are stressed? I like to remind myself of my blessings as well. Hey, any churchgoers remember the hymn, "Count Your Blessings"?I 
Oh, to be able to afford a massage right about now!
Oh, to be able to afford a massage right about now!21 people like this
21 responses
@snowy22315 (169893)
• United States
10 Aug 18
Sorry you have been stressed..The Serenity Prayer is a good one. However, I can't really think of that prayer without the Seinfeld episode where Frank Costanza keeps yelling "Serenity Now." 
However, I hope you can find some!
However, I hope you can find some!2 people like this
@peavey (16936)
• United States
10 Aug 18
Now that hymn is going around and around in my mind. It's something to remember, for sure, and it's so easy to focus on what's wrong that we forget all about what's right.
Granted, sometimes it seems like the "wrong" things are so much bigger than the "right" things at the moment. Still, focusing on what is right helps us deal better with what is wrong.
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@GardenGerty (157546)
• United States
10 Aug 18
I am so sorry you are having difficult times. I know "Count Your Blessings".And the Serenity Prayer.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
11 Aug 18
i keep telling myself i can make it. that i have been worse. just breathe and have faith. 
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@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
18 Aug 18
I always try to count my blessings. When I am feeling down and depressed about something I just remind myself how fortunate we really are. I hope your stress goes away.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
10 Aug 18
We sang that song while at school. I know this serenity prayer as well. Life is easy when one is able to see the silver lining in a cloud.
Hope you found that silver lining
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
10 Aug 18
When I'm stressed, I turn to mylot or Netflix, or play with my dog.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
26 Aug 18
so sorry you've been stressed.
I don't do prayer, or church, etc, but I have said that saying to myself a few times in the past. and am always counting my blessings.
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@Letranknight2015 (51499)
• Philippines
10 Aug 18
I never experience having a massage, good for you. I agree that we should count our blessings more.
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@JudyEv (325651)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Aug 18
I'm sorry you're so stressed. The Serenity Prayer is really special I feel. When I am in a situation I don't like I say to myself this time tomorrow it will all be over. This of course only works if the problem is very short-term but it does help me.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
10 Aug 18
I pray and ask God to take over, get it done for me.
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
10 Aug 18
Meditation helps me relax. I breathe deeply and recite the one word mantra "peace" upon the exhale. It works wonders for me.
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