Tranquility

"In Seneca’s essay on tranquility, he uses the Greek word euthymia, which he defines as “believing in yourself and trusting that you are on the right path, and not being in doubt by following the myriad footpaths of those wandering in every direction.” It is this state of mind, he says, that produces tranquility." [Holiday, Ryan; Hanselman, Stephen. The Daily Stoic (p. 23). Kindle Edition]

In Luke 9:23 (NIV) Jesus said, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me." Note to self: it's the 'following' that counts, don't fret about divisiveness in the church!

Gods Family

 Swan family at Maple Glen Gardens, Southland, New Zealand. 04 April 2021

In bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through what he suffered. Both the one who makes people holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters.  

Hebrews 2 : 10,11 NIV