Finding Serenity - by Paul Babin

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Finding Serenity

With Paul Babin

Life is full of endings, beginnings, and unexpected turns — moments when the familiar vanishes and we’re asked to grow. Finding Serenity is a ten-part journey into the heart of change. Through personal stories, reflection, and guided practices, you’ll learn how to quiet the survival brain, move from judgment into acceptance, forgive yourself, embrace vulnerability with courage, and discover wisdom rooted in love. This course offers tools for living with resilience and clarity, so you can have the deepest experience of being alive.


Meet your Teacher

For over 30 years, Paul Babin was one of the most successful and respected camera operators in Hollywood. He had the pleasure of collaborating with many of the industry's greatest directors and cinematographers, among them Steven Spielberg, Francis Ford Coppola, Peter Weir, and James Cameron on films such films as Always, The Rainmaker, Fearless, T2 and True Lies. Known for both his camera skill and ability to connect with cast and crew, Paul received the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Society of Camera Operators in 2012. Between 2005 and 2016 Paul was an adjunct professor at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. He holds a BA and an MFA in Cinema from the University of Southern California as well as a Master’s Degree in Spiritual Psychology and Certification as a Soul-Centered Professional Coach from the University of Santa Monica.

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10 Days

2.5k students

4.9 stars

21 min / day

Authenticity

English


Lesson 1

Serenity And Our Human Experience

This lesson explores what it means to be fully alive — and why it’s not easy. You’ll learn about the power of intention, meet the Serenity Prayer, and discover how serenity begins with openness to change, even when the survival brain resists.

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Lesson 2

Serenity And The Survival Brain

Here we look at the “survival brain” — the part of us wired to resist change. You’ll discover its four key properties, how it shapes self-talk, and how to reclaim presence with practices like purge writing and mindful breathing.

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Lesson 3

Serenity When Things Change

Change brings what Joseph Campbell called “the end of normal.” This lesson explores how judgment clouds serenity, how the Serenity Prayer acts as a compass, and how to recognize the perceptual filters that shape our experience of reality.

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Lesson 4

Serenity In Acceptance

Acceptance is the antidote to judgment. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to spot judgments by the way they disturb your peace, how to practice simple tools for shifting into acceptance, and how discernment naturally follows once you’re grounded.

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Lesson 5

Serenity In Coming Alive

What makes you come alive? This lesson explores how painful changes can hold gifts in disguise, why people-pleasing keeps us stuck, and how following your bliss opens doors to joy, courage, and authentic living. Please note: This track may include some explicit language.

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Lesson 6

Serenity In Taking Action Or Letting Go

Sometimes serenity calls us to act; other times to release. This lesson looks at both — from contrary actions that stretch us, to letting go of what no longer serves. You’ll see how even small “three-foot toss” steps can create real change.

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Lesson 7

Serenity And Your Inner Child

Your inner child is a living part of you, key to your authenticity — tender, creative, and full of wisdom. This lesson introduces inner child work as a practice of re-parenting, bringing together your adult self and child self for healing, learning, and real integrity.

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Lesson 8

Serenity And Self-Forgiveness

Self-forgiveness is a profound act of self-love. This lesson guides you through the process step by step, showing you how to release painful self-judgments, shift into compassion, and restore serenity when fear or shame disturbs your peace.

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Lesson 9

Serenity And Courage

Courage is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to feel deeply and act from the heart. This lesson explores how vulnerability is our greatest measure of courage, and how authentic living inspires strength in ourselves and others.

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Lesson 10

Serenity, Wisdom, And Higher Power

The final lesson turns to wisdom — the ability to pause, take dominion over the survival brain, and make heart-centered choices. You’ll reflect on self-knowledge, higher power, and the timeless truth that wisdom grows through love and connection.

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4.9 (216)

Recent Reviews

Jamie

October 15, 2026

Simply Amazing. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

Michael

October 10, 2026

Really introspective course that I have enjoyed deeply.

Roger

October 10, 2026

I am so grateful for this course. It landed exactly where I am on my journey, and it has helped me get through a valley filled with darkness and fear. I still have a way to go. I think I will start over again to catch the things I missed and to enjoy the companionship of this kind, wise voice.

Lee

October 7, 2026

I am going to repeat this course it was special and thought provoking in My path to inner peace

Margot

October 3, 2026

Thank you for this course it’s been very informative and interesting. I have found that your stories of your journey have been helpful to understanding myself. I have just finished day ten and plan to repeat the search for Serenity. 🙏🙏

Sarah

September 30, 2026

Thank you for this course Paul. I gained much from it, mind, heart and soul. It felt crafted with so much care and love. I appreciated the gentle pacing, richness of content, the blend of stories, quotations, personal anecdotes, 12-step wisdom (which I believe to be some of the deepest and most transformative wisdom we have) with more than a nod to some great poets and philosophers. I wish you well on your path. Thank you again. 🙏🪷🦋

Orla

September 30, 2026

Really enjoyed and learned alot in this course. The personl stories added so much weight and brought great depth to the teaching. Plus, Paul you have a very easy on the ear voice. Thanks so for sharing your music 🎶

Sharon

September 29, 2026

I found this course to be extremely powerful and informative. Paul's stories about his own life gave an authenticity and relatability which was really helpful to consolidate the concepts discussed. Although I journalled after many of the sessions, I am going to revisit the course again and again so as it becomes more ingrained. The essence of the course, ie the Serenity Prayer, is something that I have been aware of, and have said to myself many times during my life of 6+ decades, and I now have the tools to live it! I loved Paul's honesty and humility, and the inclusion of quotes and reference to other wise beings. Thank you so much, Paul.

Diane

September 29, 2026

I don't often use the word Awesome, but I'm using it for this lesson! 🙋🐕‍🦺🙏🥰

Trina

September 27, 2026

This is a beautiful course. I will be coming back to it again and again. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and your voice is like salve for my over worked survival mind. So happy I found you on insight timer! Hope to see you on a live!

Angeline

September 26, 2026

I ended this course with serenity and more curiosity, courage, and desire to open my heart to love. What I’m realizing is that there are forces that we, ourselves, cannot fully control and there is so much peace when we release into that truth.

Eva

September 25, 2026

Thank you for this exceptional course! Sharing your lived experience, knowledge and wisdom has enlightened my path and given pearls of wisdom to reflect back upon. A beautiful offering🙏💙

Natalia

September 25, 2026

I really enjoyed this course. So much wisdom in there. I intend to revisit it, especially the inner child work and releasing judgement episodes. Very very useful for me right now. Thank you

Ruth

September 24, 2026

This course popped up exactly when I needed it most! Paul has a wonderful way a dissecting the serenity prayer into very digestible bites. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, calming voice, and easy-to-use tools with us 💕

Brooke

September 20, 2026

I've been sober for 23 years. After the tragic death of my daughter, I am seeking peace. This helped me very much and helped me heal. Thank you.

Kim

September 15, 2026

Really enjoyed this course! Love the concrete suggestions for overcoming survival brain & examples of how Paul has used them. I've been a DBT therapist for over 20 years & using the serenity prayer overlaps well with DBT's theory of change. I plan to use some of this course in my treatment and in my personal life. My marriage is stagnating. We've had an ongoing debate over whether people can change or not. I like simplifying it down to change comes from either choice or situations thrust on you. I'm curious to see if he can change the dance moves as I decide what I need to do to live life as fully as I can. And LOVE your voice Paul! So glad you faced your fears and are sharing your voice & wisdom with the world!

John

September 14, 2026

Thank you Paul! This was wonderful….

Charlie

September 12, 2026

This feels like the most profound course I have done on Insight Timer so far. It has so much wisdom and practical tips on how to manage difficult situations, limiting self talk & to truly embrace self love.

Fridrika

September 11, 2026

So good. This voice!😍

Nancy

September 9, 2026

Love returning to acceptance. Thank you 🙏

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