Many of us know and love the Serenity Prayer: God, grant us serenity to accept the things we cannot change, Courage to change the things we can, And wisdom to know the difference…….BUT Many of us spend too much time anxious about things we cannot change: Recognizing the difference between what we can and cannot change can help us live more peaceful and productive lives…….TRY THESE tips for cultivating wisdom…….Acknowledge Your Conditioning » Reflect on the messages you received growing up. Sometimes just acknowledging your family or social conditioning can help you to let go of old patterns that are no longer serving you……Know Yourself » When you acknowledge you feelings, you can make a conscious choice about what to accept and what to change, rather than letting yourself be ruled by unconscious feelings……Pay Attention to Your Inner Voice »When you get a feeling that something isn't right, pay attention. That may be a sign of something you need to change. The more you pay attention to your Inner Voice, the more clearly it will guide you……Learn from Your Mistakes » When things don't go the way you hoped, instead of focusing on what you did wrong, think about what you might do differently next time. Cultivate Optimism » Monitor your automatic negative thoughts or what I like to call A.N.T.S. point out to yourself the things that you can do to bring a more positive result in the future. Practice Letting Go » Life is full of opportunities to let go and trust. Turning a problem over to a Higher Power can bring tremendous relief……Cultivate Community » We need people who will support us when we hit tough times and cheer for us when we succeed…….prayerfully these tips will help you count it all blessings.

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