Its important for the newcomers to know that serenity does come to those who work for it. Stopping drugging and/or drinking is tough, but there are rewards such as a serenity. I sigh as I write that because knowing peace, finding a calmness in my life has been so incredibly healing. Not to mention life is just so much better when I am not constantly fighting to stay sober. I still have to work a program, but the urges to use and the constant struggle is gone. Not saying I don’t have the occasional urge, but it is no longer an obsession. Today I do have a bit of serenity in my life and it has come to me by staying sober and working my recovery program.

So, how have you found serenity? Or what does serenity mean to you? For the newcomer, how do you envision serenity in your life? How do you think it will feel?