yes, and other lines I highlighted below, is what stoicism has in common with the most accurate understanding of the serenity prayer. Almost 4 years ago I read more about stoicism from a writer on Medium, Sebastian Purcell, PhD. He talked about Epictetus's, and the Aztec's similar views, about willpower. I discussed the serenity prayer and the points about willpower in my https://medium.com/channspirations/the-serenity-prayer-df758d99c956 subtitled "Repurposed for stoicism."

Purcell wrote:

"What Epictetus is saying, effectively, is that

1. one part of willpower concerns the ability to do what is disagreeable,

2. another part concerns willing not to do something, and

3. a final part concerns knowing what you truly want in the first place.

These are, in short, your will-to, will-not-to, and want-to powers."

I created a new serenity prayer from that:

"Gods, please breathe into me the strength to do with serenity that for which I have distaste; the strength to say no to burning desires; and the wisdom to know that my path will lead to what I truly need and serene happiness will ensue."

There are a few more nuggets in my post if you feel like taking a looksie.