If I...

If I could go to college again, I would respect my professors, the material, and myself more. I would try to learn and become a better person.

If I could overcome my fear of heights, I would take up mountain climbing.

If I were more organized, I would have a cleaner house, pay my bills on time, and not lose so many things.

If I could love my wife better, I would be a better listener and not feel like I needed to come up with a quick fix for every problem.

If I made better use of my time, I would try to be more thoughtful about what I eat.

If I were better at multi-tasking, I would not lose my temper so quickly when I am trying to accomplish multiple things at once.

If I were more thoughtful of others, I would remember to write thank you notes, stay in touch more regularly, and generally by more considerate of their feelings.

If I understood better what a church should be, I would be able to attend more regularly and comfortably.

If I weren't so consumed by what could or should be, I might be more comfortable with what is. Then maybe I could make changes in my life for the right reasons. Aah the search for balance.

"God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen."

--Serenity Prayer
Reinhold Niebuhr