Serenity
By: Angeline Kelly
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Definition: The absence of mental
stress and anxiety. Peace of
mind.
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With serenity and inner peace in
life, it is easier to focus on the task
that is at hand and not worry
about things that are out of reach;
more things will get done because
there will be no anxiety. Relaxed,
focused, responsible.
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Without serenity and inner peace,
one will worry a lot about things
that are beyond their control.
Constantly trying to change
people or things and ends up
never getting anything
accomplished. A person may be
uptight, off task, and have anxiety
about things that are not
important.
Bob Marley- Three Little Birds
Philippians 4:4-7
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say
it again: Rejoice! Let your
gentleness be evident to all. The
Lord is near. Do not be anxious
about anything, but in everything, by
prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, present your requests
to God. And the peace of God,
which transcends all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your
minds in Christ Jesus.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own
understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will direct your paths.
Christian Morality says that a person should have goals and
objectives to achieve serenity.
The virtue of serenity gives us peace of mind, then we are not
always worried about something that we have no control over, and
we are more likely to complete the goal or objective that is at
hand.
When we deal with things with serenity and peace, then we are able to
decide more calmly; focusing only on the most important things in
life.
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Circumstances are beyond human control, but our
conduct is in our own power.”
--Benjamin Disraeli
-We have no control over the way things turn out. But the way
we accept the things we have no control over, is in our
control. This quote relates to serenity because it says to
accept the things you have no control of.
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“Peace of mind comes from not wanting to change others”
--Gerald Jampolsky
-To achieve serenity and peace of mind, one must stop
wanting to change things. They must accept that they
can’t control everything. Once they accept this, then they
will be content.
“Peace is not a relationship of nations. It is a condition of
mind brought about by a serenity of soul. Peace is not
merely the absence of war. It is also a state of mind.
Lasting peace can come only to peaceful people.”
--Jawaharlal Nehru quotes
-Serenity is a state of mind. To have serenity you must let go
of a lot of anger that is kept inside. Once the anger is
gone, there is peace of mind.
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Saint Francis of Assisi
• Born in Assisi in either 1181 or
1182, his father was a
prosperous merchant and
Francis planned to follow in his
footsteps.
• Around 1205 he enlisted in the
military, but he returned home
to Assisi and cared for the sick
after God came to him in a
dream and called him to his
service.
• Francis became a hermit, and
his father was so angry that he
had him imprisoned.
• He gave up all of his rights and
possessions including his
clothes.
Saint Francis of Assisi
• Later in life he felt as
though he was called to
preach, and was soon
joined by companions
who he called the Friars
Minor.
• Francis called for
simplicity of life, poverty,
and humility before god.
• He is honored by the
Catholic Church as the
patron saint of animals
and ecology.
• Saint Francis relates to
serenity because of what
he set out to do when he
was called to preach. He
had a very calm and
peaceful state of mind, he
knew that he didn’t need
all of the things that
would only end up
causing chaos in his
mind. He gave it up for a
life of simplicity and
serenity.
Serenity in Nature
Miley CyrusThe Climb
Journal Reflection
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Describe a time in your life that
was chaotic or stressful. Reflect
on how the virtue of serenity could
have help you changed the
situation?
What specific ways – healthy
activities - can you do to integrate
this virtue into your everyday life?
Where do you usually go to find
peace and solace in your life?
Explain why this place brings
peace and comfort in your body,
mind and soul.
What is a symbol of peace and
contentment for you? Explain your
choice. (Tree)
Class Activity
• Find a place outside that you
think looks serene. Sit quietly
and think about the things in
your life that you don’t have any
control over, but still worry
about. Once you have thought
of these things, let them go.
These thoughts are slowing you
down and causing anxiety. It is
important to find a place where
you have peace of mind and
serenity. You can reflect about
your thoughts in your journal
and draw a picture of the place
that you have chosen to sit.
God,
Help us take the time out of our busy lives to
just stop and relax. Help us find a place of
serenity and to accept that we cannot have
control over everything. Help us to not worry
about things that are out of our reach.
Amen