> Of course I am taking the (modernist?) approach of 'to understand something is to control something'. This makes me think of the serenity prayer, which is su

> Of course I am taking the (modernist?) approach of 'to understand something is to control something'. This makes me think of the serenity prayer, which is such a huge part of AA -- and very much encouraging finding those important distinctions. > grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.