Acceptance is an important part of serenity. It is not enough, however, simply to accept the things we cannot change. For me, serenity comes from not having any investment in the outcome. If I am genuinely serene, then it will not matter to me whether things change or stay the same. Either way, I choose to be happy. Victor Shamas
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Serenity is the ability to remain calm and at peace in the face of adversity. When you are serene, you are not concerned with what is happening around you. You do not fret about how things are going or what is happening next. You are at peace because you have accepted it all, including yourself.

If you have your sights set on something that already exists, then you are likely to be anxious and stressed because you are looking at the past or the future. When you accept it all, then you can relax and enjoy life to its fullest.

Source: The Chanters Guide: Sacred Chanting As A Shamanic Practice

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