peace

i have a word for 2009 - it's peace.

this was my inspiration.

last year my word was simplify (I even made a t-shirt with simplify on ... taught by Em who was taught by Amy.)

simplify didn't happen in 2008 ... chaos, disorder, heartache? yep, but no simplify.

so i'm determined that in 2009, my version of peace will be achieved.

I've edited the definition from here, and this is how it goes:

peace
1: a state of tranquillity or quiet:
2: freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
3: harmony in personal relations

at peace

1: in a state of concord or tranquillity

wish me luck!

Thoughtful Thursday - The Serenity Prayer

I've been thinking about The Serenity Prayer a lot this week. This is one version:

"God, give us grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, courage to change the things that should be changed, and the wisdom to distinguish the one from the other."

Sometimes I repeat the whole prayer in my head, sometimes it's more of a shortened "God give me serenity!" urgent request. It's not here yet ... but it's coming.

I believe it's coming.


(Photograph taken in the very serene Krabi, Thailand. October 2008.)