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The question is, where does nonchalant stop, and, comfortably numb begin.

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I wish I could achieve serenity. I am usually stressed about something.

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I get the feeling of serenity when I'm cuddling my two grandaughters snuggled up in their bed or on the sofa , it's a wonderful time . I think it's pure love that makes it for me

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Ah, that's lovely susan, and you are probably right about the love making you feel so peaceful and content.

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I think serenity is very different from being comfortably numb and/or nonchalant. IMO having serenity gives one a strength mentally and the ability to cope. It does not mean an unawareness or indifference - quite the opposite IMO.

I believe I have achieved a basic serenity and my serenity ebbs and flows. It diminishes sometimes when I am worried or have a problem, but I know it will not disappear from me completely. These days it is a sort of basic feeling/state of mind I have, although this thing I call my serenity has been a long time coming. I wish I'd had achieved it when I was younger.

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What does Serenity mean?

Im at peace with myself

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I am hoping one day to be at peace with myself, for now I'm still striving for it. I keep thinking I would like to take up Buddhism as I know it focuses on finding that peace of mind through meditation. Perhaps I should stop just 'thinking' about it and do something about it.

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I think because life throws so many hardships at us it is really hard to become at peace with oneself. For me personally I think I am getting over one hurdle and feeling much more relaxed then something else is thrown again, just as it is for every one else so for the ones who have found that peace I am so envious.

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I have always tried to be prepared in advance of issues that might arise, never put things off.

Since retiring, I've cut myself a lot of slack, and allowed a few goof off days without feeling guilty about it. I've gotten relax down, mellow is being feisty for me to contain, and the serenity shows it's shadow after having really nice, easy days, late in the evening for me.

Who knows? I may find the right way to sneak up on being serene one of these days. I certainly hope so.

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By being at peace with myself I just mean I accept that this is where I am and how things are at that moment in time.

Like you my life throws things at me constantly, seems if it’s not one thing it’s another. But that’s all ok, it’s how life is. Like Right Now I have goof off days where I’m like enough of everything, I’m not doing that today and I’m ok with it. I don’t beat myself up

I’m not Wonder Woman. The world is not going to stop turning if I don’t jump to the rescue. I’m just me. i Can’t rescue everyone and it’s funny how people manage to rescue themselves when there’s no other choice.

Even my husband pulled out a pan and managed to use the hob the other day when I said nope, I’m not doing it lol