Mountainmanbob

It has helped me a lot lately keeping track of my serenity level at any certain time of the day. Shooting for a 100% a the end of the day is my (our) goal. Oh-yes, I understand that is a pretty high goal.

Today has been a real challenge with the repairing of three exterior door jams that the professional door man installed but, I think they need beefing up, which is taking a lot of deep study and work and runs to different parts stores.

During the day when things were getting rough I kept saying to myself, thank you God that I have three doors to repair and the skills to do the job. Kind of like if we get a flat tire and start to get bummed out it may be best to say to ones self, thank you God that I have a car than runs with a flat tire.

Today was a very good day considering all the stress.
It is evening now and I have came though the day with a

96 % serenity reading for the day.

Please share how your day is going with us.
I have found that it helps to keep serenity in the minds eye.

A nice sober day wished for all,
M-Bob

Mountainmanbob

It's early in the morning and the facts are that serenity or part of it for the day can be lost very fast. If the thoughts of the day ahead seem overwhelming I (we) could lose our serenity or part of it before we known it.

Looking at a bicycle ride at the beach today with my wife and best friend. Thinking about projects here at home that need to be done and staying relaxed and looking forward to a nice sober day.

Running at 100% -- so far.

A nice day of serenity wished for all,
M-Bob

Optimist4ever57

I like this idea, M-Bob. Right now I'm at 100% and it feels so reassuring to know I too have some projects that I am able to address this afternoon.

Thanks for the idea!

MLD51

My serenity level was pretty low yesterday. Dealing with a sudden death in my ex-husband's family (his brother, my son's uncle), issues with men in my life, and worrying about my daughter (25 but acting like a teenager, and with a kid of her own). I'd say I was at less than 50%.

Working today on upping the level. Figuring out what's in my power and what isn't. Most of it isn't. Taking action where possible and necessary, trying to let the rest go. At the moment, 70%.

Mountainmanbob

Nice to see you all here on this morning. It seems that just keeping thoughts of serenity on the mind helps me to stay calm and I hope that it also helps you all.

True -- we are powerless over much.

M-Bob

Soberandhealthy

Hi MB,

Thank you for your post.

maybe 30 today, i called out sick to work i was 5 days sober but for some reason went out with a bang last night. totally depress today.

Mountainmanbob

Tomorrow will be a good day for us if we just don't drink.

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e·qua·nim·i·ty

/ˌekwəˈnimədē/

noun

noun: equanimity

mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
"she accepted both the good and the bad with equanimity"

synonyms: composure, calm, level-headedness, self-possession, coolheadedness, presence of mind; serenity, tranquility, phlegm, imperturbability, equilibrium; poise, assurance, self-confidence, aplomb, sangfroid, nerve; informalcool
"she confronted the daily crises with equanimity"

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It's 3:42 PM and we just got home from a nice bicycle ride around Mission Beach.

Looking at around a 96% serenity reading for the day -- so far.
Helps to keep serenity and equanimity close to the heart and mind.

A nice sober day wished for all,
M-Bob

Ken33xx

65

Would have been 75 but snapped at the wife.

Said I was sorry immediately though

Have a stable /sober day

Mountainmanbob

I do understand that one Ken and I have been keeping a close eye on myself lately.

This morning I explained to the wife how to shut the new screen door properly. She was forcing it shut. Poor Mountainman, no one seems to do it like you do. I thought of this thread first and kept it very, very cool with her. Still lost a couple of small points.

Nice seeing you here Ken.

M-Bob

sugarbear1

Does anyone else's brain try to think negatively even when attempting to be okay with being okay?

I find my brain looking for things to get anxious.....

Then I recall I am sober and I am thankful and grateful for this. Then I focus on being useful to others. So simple.

98% serene today!

Mountainmanbob

The mind will often drift off to la la land.
Letting go of some old ideas helps.

The retraining of the heart, mind and soul takes time.

96% for the day.

A nice sober evening wished for all.
M-Bob

Mountainmanbob

Got cut off on the freeway.
Could have lost a few points.
Holding strong at 99%.
M-Bob

Mountainmanbob

We have 5 bee hives here on our property.
Wife got stung on her nose and her nose swelled up and black and blue.
8:19 AM and she just headed down the mountain to see a doctor.
Still holding on to 100% serenity.
Things do happen -- especially at a bee keepers home.

A nice sober day wished for all,
M-Bob

Redmayne

'Man is not disturbed by events, but hisview of events' - Epictetus, try not to be to hard on yourself. There's nothing more guaranteed to disturb yours or those around you serenity...

Mountainmanbob

Easily said than done. But, working on it.

Mountainman

lunar

Thanks MMB.
I can't vote right now;
as I am at work with a M***** C&&&&.
Enjoy the weekend.

Mountainmanbob

Wooooo I do understand.
Keep that serenity belt pulled tightly.

A nice sober day wished for all,
MB

Redmayne

'Man is not disturbed by events, but his view of events,'- Epictetus

'God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference' - The Serenity Prayer

See you can spot the difference, if any?

Mountainmanbob

Back to the thread.
Might have lost a few little serenity points today.
95% at 3:30 PM.
Bob

Ken33xx

75-80

Have a stable/sober day