COURSE

Finding Serenity

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

Paul Babin

Los Angeles, CA, USA

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.

10 Days

2.0k 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Recent Reviews

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 🙏

Teresa

September 6, 2026

Dear Paul, thank you for this thoughtful, revealing course to create and celebrate our vulnerable human-spiritual experience. I am grateful and will take this course again. Sending every good wish for the grace of wellbeing.

Tracy

August 30, 2026

Thank you so much for your teachings. 😊❤️

Mary

August 21, 2026

Thank you for bringing the Serenity poem back in my life. I am one with God 100% The hand that never left me With Love,Life,Light&Gratitude 🌹♥️🐶🐾💙💜😇🙏🏻

laxmi

August 16, 2026

Wonderful course on Serenity . I need to listen to it again again to understand every aspect of it Thank you so much

Helen

August 15, 2026

This programme had been truly life changing for me. It was as if all the things I had been told or read about before; all the things I knew in theory, became real in my life. I could see my value as a person a little more; I had moments of real awareness of my equality with others; I began to accept that how others lived their lives, was their business and that I didn’t need to compete, to be of value. It awareness faded a little as life began to happen again, but I’m still conscious of the change and the dawning that happened for me. Thank you for putting this program together. It’s been most valuable.

Keith

August 10, 2026

Thank you for sharing this course with us and relating your experiences and insights into the serenity prayer and finding serenity. As someone with over 4 decades of 12 step recovery, I appreciate your fresh perspective on this vital tool. May you be safe, be happy, be healthy, and live with ease. Namaste

Tatyana

August 8, 2026

Thank you for your courage to be vulnerable and share your story . Much love and gratitude for your teaching and the wisdom you share with numerous quotes of famous people . Very helpful course and I will come to it again to allow the teaching really sink in. Blessings 🙏❤️🙏

Christopher

August 4, 2026

I really enjoy Paul’s guidance. His life experiences are also quite appreciated to hear about. He has inspired me to pursue continued self awareness and explore spiritual psychology.

yasminka

July 10, 2026

Wow

Luke

July 8, 2026

Beautiful course. Great for anyone at any time.

Timothy

July 1, 2026

Paul has a gentle expirienced way about him. Sharing from his wise teachers supports the lessons he teaches. Much Gstitude

Jodi

June 24, 2026

Thought provoking. I will listen to this series again.

Andrew

June 22, 2026

he hosts the message -as if a channel ….as they say :)-thank you

Becky

June 20, 2026

So grateful.

Doll

June 12, 2026

Ok…. Thank you for making this course available to me Thanks you for the 2 books you suggested 🙏🏿

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