I’ve been void of thoughts for the past day or so, specific thoughts may be a more accurate statement. I find this odd because there’s a lot happening in the world at the moment yet I can’t narrow down a thought about any of it.

I’ve been able to sleep peacefully at night, all night. I haven’t been following the binge eating diet, although a nutritionist wouldn’t be pleased with my snack habits. I’ve felt stress-free, or is it carefree? I’m happy and at peace.

Happy: (adjective) – feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

Peace: (noun) – freedom from disturbance; tranquility.

I’m trying to process my current status of being happy and at peace during a period such as this – it’s unfathomable, or is it?

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things that I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. – The Serenity Prayer!

Serenity: (noun) – the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

I can’t fix broke! I can’t eradicate racism! I don’t have a cure for addiction! I don’t know how to save the world! I’m not equipped to solve people’s problems, heck there’s moments when I can’t solve my own. With the list of things I can’t do ever growing I question why am I happy and at peace?

The answer: I’ve been delivered from the self induced responsibility of being a real life superwoman. I’ve been doing what I can and have no feelings of guilt about what I can’t. I’ve disconnected from the takers in my life and realized that they’re maintaining without me. I’ve said no without regret and stuck to it.

I’m aware of the ugliness surrounding me – I’m woke to the plight of black and brown people – I’m community driven and engaged – I’m unbothered!

I’m an expert at being Lisa; therefore, I know to revel in this moment because tomorrow may not bring happiness, peace, nor serenity.