God grant me the serenityTo accept the things I cannot change,The courage to change the things I can,And the wisdom to know the difference.We all know the
serenity Prayer. It is commonly used in a multitude of 12-Step programs. What most of us probably don’t know is that the original version of this prayer was written in 1943 and first published in the
Book of Prayers and Services for the Armed Forces. This prayer gave comfort to military
personal and their families during those very difficult times. It continues to touch and empower many individuals. Serenity
Runes: Fives Keys to
Spiritual Recovery has taken this extremely poignant, inspiring prayer and added an original twist. This kit includes a booklet the details personal healing and spiritual growth through serenity contemplation,
meditation, and journaling. Then, to be used as a mnemonic during meditation, five runes representing God, Serenity, Acceptance, Courage, and Wisdom are also supplied. These runes are also small enough to slip into your pocket as a constant reminder of particular aspects of the prayer throughout the day.