Should We Look Back?

GOD GRANT ME

THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT

THE THINGS I CANNOT CHANGE,

COURAGE

TO CHANGE THE THINGS I CAN,

AND WISDOM ALWAYS

TO TELL THE

DIFFERENCE

Billy mentions that this prayer helps him move on. When he talks about this, he has already been through war. I think that the reason why Billy finds these words so soothing is that they help him accept his past. He has so many memories about war, probably a million regrets as well. This prayer tells him that he just needs to keep on living, accepting the fact that time is not under his control. Yes, he can go back and look at his past. But he can’t change it. It also says that he should  have enough courage to change the aspects he can control. Once he can tell the difference between the two, he will find peace.

I can relate to Billy in the sense that when I read this prayer I also find it comforting. Sometimes I just think back and wish I could change so much. Then I realize that I need to accept that whatever has happened already did. It can’t be changed. It is pointless to wish you could alter your past, you will feel unfulfilled since it’s impossible. But it is possible to change some aspects of your life to ensure a better future.