Understanding the critical centrality of serenity 

What good is serenity?

If I have serenity, I have ...

• Better ability to work towards what I value

• Better ability to work towards my Supreme Value

• More capacity to solve problems

• More control over my present

• More control over how much I learn from my past

• More control over my future

• More positive influence on others

• Help others achieve, then sometimes they are more likely to help me

If I don't have serenity, I don't have ...

• Everything above is lessened or eliminated 

• My fear/anxiety/anger/pridefulness/egotism, is sapping my future and my life

How does serenity work?

If my reactionary emotions are controlling my mind, I cannot give my full presence to the present moment.

If my reactionary emotions are controlling my mind, I cannot give my full presence to the people who are here.

If my reactionary emotions are controlling my mind, I cannot give my attention to finding what my correct current priority is.

If my reactionary emotions are controlling my mind, I cannot give my attention to fulfilling my correct priority.

Serenity is the treasure trove where all the best things in life come from. Serenity is the treasure chest where all the best things in life are contained. Serenity is the paradise where all the best things in life are encountered and properly appreciated.

My emotional well-being allows me to make the best decisions for myself, and serenity allows me to love myself properly and to love my neighbor much better than if my emotions are disturbing my mind and ruining my day.

In the storm you have to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus. Jesus Christ is the way and the truth and the life. We must keep the main thing As the main thing. That's the individual psychological thrust of the 1st commandment. As Saint Paul says we must keep our eyes fixed on Jesus as we run the race of life. For the Christian, Serenity is keeping your eyes fixed on Jesus.

**Matthew 14:22-33** also John 6:16-25, Mark 6:45-52

**Matthew 8:23-27** also Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-25

Life is complicated, life is overwhelming, life is difficult. People need hope. Hope and Serenity are often twins. More often, Serenity is the seed of Hope.

Faith Hope and Love are the foundations of Serenity. Serenity in all possible situations can come from Faith Hope and Love.

Attachment, Detachment