Acceptance is Serenity

Dec 31 2025 Acceptance is Serenity

It happens to be the last day of the year. I could not have predicted how this last year would go and all the things that have happened or not happened. The future is a mystery to me. At best I hoped it would go safely and without any trauma or harmful events. I had hoped that my health would hold up. That my finances would be sufficient. That I would not be hurt or sick or in lack. Those wishes came to pass. If I was sick it was not serious. I suffered yes. I could not hope as much as to have a year without suffering or setbacks or disappointments. I've had a few each and every year of my life, with maybe the exception being my childhood. Yes I was in pain. Plans were changed and didn't go as hoped. Relationships were filled with ups and downs. But progress was made and it went as it was supposed to go. I accept my life today as God's will. I've learned to accept change and not be afraid or worried or stressed or angry or disappointed. Some might call what I've achieved emotionally and mentally as resignation. As being resigned. In the sense even of giving up. I prefer to think of it as letting go. I go with the flow. As a young man and striving for success and achievements through the years I was always fighting for control and for what I desired. As a result I was angry and disappointed and upset and stressed and anxious and all those negative emotions. I had to let go. I had to resign myself to God's plan. Whatever it may be. And that's when I found a semblance of peace and happiness and rest even. I'm writing a note to myself. Perhaps others can relate. I hope the wisdom I've gained over the years helps others and continues to serve me well in the future. What do I hope for the year to come? The same. Acceptance, resignation, giving up, letting go, and going with the flow. I do pray for good health, more wealth, and loving relationships. I pray my land, my country, my people, my family, and the world will experience more peace and prosperity and joy in the coming months before 2027 arrives. But I also accept that there will be suffering too. It's part of life. It means I'm alive. But if I let God guide me I know things will be just fine. Every thing will be all right. God is good. He is great. And he controls my destiny and He alone knows my future.