My Journey to Peace and Serenity
“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.”
Hi Friend!
When I was in the thick of it, I had lost all my peace and serenity. My mind was going a hundred miles an hours all day everyday. I was stuck in a constant state of anxiety- a merry-go-round that I could not get off of. I was at my wits end- I couldn’t take it anymore. It was affecting every aspect of my life. I was done mentally, spiritually, and emotionally.
I reached out for help. Me? Admitting I needed help?
I started seeing a psychiatrist who I have come to adore. We have been through a lot together. With the right combination of medications and therapy, I have been able to heal from the insight out.
I see my psychiatrist every three weeks- that’s what works for me. In the beginning every time I saw her, I would ask her “ is this anxiety ever going to get away? Will I ever feel peace and serenity again?”. She would say “ I cant promise anything, but we will get you as close as possible”
I started attending 12-step meetings and started connecting with others who were feeling all the same feelings. I learned how to compare in. I started building a tribe- people that I could call or text anytime knowing they would pick up and be there no matter what- then I started to be that person for them too. I found gratitude. Instead of focusing on my anxiety, I started a journal, making lists of everything I have in my life that I am grateful for. I stopped focusing on all the “what if’s” and would bring myself to the current moment. I learned to live where my feet are and to take moments one step at a time.
I have learned that I=inner peace is a deep state of calm, acceptance, and contentment. It means being in harmony with myself, others, and the world around me. It's not about eliminating challenges or difficulties but navigating through them with a tranquil and accepting mind.
Inner peace isn't something you can find externally; it's something you cultivate within yourself. It's about acknowledging and accepting my thoughts and emotions, living fully in the present, and adopting practices that nurture my wellbeing.
There is something called the 9th step promises- one of them is “ We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace”. Everyday I asked the universe to help me achieve this promise- and I did- but I had to put in the work. I started to focus on self care and learned that it’s okay to take time for myself and nurture my inner self. Here is just a brief list of things that I do to gain peace and serenity and what I do to try to keep it on a daily basis:
Developing and sticking to a strict morning routine and nightime routine
Prioritizing exercise daily- both for my physical and mental health
Found a higher power in nature where I feel connected and grounded- connecting to Mother Earth
Found connection with others and make conscious contact on a daily basis- Foster deeper connections
Being of service- the best way to get out of myself
Accepting what can’t be controlled- The Serenity Prayer
Learning to live one day at a time- one hour at a time or one minute at a time
Practicing self-care everyday
Prioritizing sleep
Walking meditation
Drink lot’s of water
Watching whatever I want to watch on TV
Spending time with family
Inner peace and serenity isn't something you wish for. It's something you make, something you do, and something you are.
Are you struggling with cultivating peace and serenity in your life? DM me or book a session. Let’s get working.
XO Jenna
