The Serenity Prayer
Although I'm not religious, I believe there is a good deal of wisdom in these words.
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
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I use this frequently in therapy and always preface it by saying that both believers and non-believers can apply it to their lives.
This prayer was there just when I needed it. It really rung true to me. I practice religion now but at the time it was more a reminder that I couldn't control everything and I found it really helpful. Maybe some people learn this lesson early but it took me that prayer.