Finding Serenity - by Paul Babin

COURSE

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

578 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 (64)

Recent Reviews

Penny

May 12, 2026

Overwhelmingly wise

Steven

May 10, 2026

Five Star course in every respect. Don’t miss this one!

Karin

May 9, 2026

I will certainly do this course again as I only saw the Serenity Prayer used with those who have addictions. It is something to follow when life is turned upside-down and inside out.

Jonathan

May 5, 2026

Paul’s own wisdom and serenity can be heard and felt as he guides you gently, and at times humorously, on your own journey of discovery and experience. This course was a true delight.

Ruth

May 4, 2026

Fantastic course. I want to listen to it again. Recommending to all of my friends and lived ones. Thank you, Paul. Keep singing!

Nancy

May 2, 2026

Wonderful!!!

Phyllis

April 30, 2026

It is uncomfortable to rate any course less than 4 stars knowing the time and effort that is spent in creating it. I listened to each day two or even three times to see if I was missing the poibt of that day’s lesson. Overall, the course feels too contrived. Too biographical with little substance. A reminder though that this is my experience only.

Dan

April 28, 2026

Exactly what I needed when I needed it. Thank you.

Paige

April 19, 2026

I feel really grateful to have come across this course. It just appeared in my feed one day on Insight Timer, and something about it made me curious enough to begin—and I’m so glad I did. I’ve been a regular listener on Insight Timer for a while, but this course felt different. Each lesson built gently and meaningfully on the last, and the way the Serenity Prayer was woven throughout gave it a steady, grounding presence. By the final lesson on wisdom, I had a surprisingly deep emotional experience. The reflection questions opened something in me that I hadn’t accessed in a long time, and it felt both powerful and healing. I appreciated the simplicity, honesty, and care in how the course was guided. Nothing felt forced—just thoughtful and real. I plan to go through the course again, because I have a sense there’s even more there to discover as I continue to grow and reflect. Thank you, Paul, for creating something that truly reached me.

robertjan

April 17, 2026

This course is strengthen me on the path I am following. I really appreciate the stories Paul tells to explain the wisdom he is presenting. I am a proud member of NA; I will live my life in love

Martha

March 31, 2026

This bought peace and serenity, allowing understanding of self.

Patricia

January 22, 2026

So helpful pointing me towards clarification and healing ❤️

Maria-José

November 28, 2025

Thanks for making this course available, easy to understand and profound

Barbara

November 27, 2025

This course contains so much wisdom and insight. THank you for sharing.

Cezar

November 22, 2025

A wonderful course with a great structure. The fact that you spoke from your own experiences and shared it with us, made it even better as it was coming from the heart! This is by far the best course I have taken so far, and I cannot be grateful enough as I’m going through some tough time now. Thank you Paul for being my guide on this amazing journey, you are an inspiration to all of us! Much love and blessings ❤️

Maxine

November 19, 2025

Fabulous! Going to do it again as it has helped so much and I know I will get even more from it next time . Thank you with all my heart ❤️

Flora

November 16, 2025

This has been an eye-opening journey into areas of my life I’ve neglected and put on the back shelf. Thank you, Paul, for sharing your journey, wisdom, personal stories and insights from the descended masters and modern wise ones. Finding serenity? It’s not lost. I just needed to get back to embracing and engaging that ultimate prayer of asking for wisdom to know what I can change and doing that. Namaste.

Julie

November 12, 2025

Thank you. I’m grateful to have the privilege to listen to your work and will listen to the course again. So much to consider. Like opening the Book, I expect to find something I had not previously — not so much in your words, but in myself.

Amy

November 2, 2025

Paul, thank you for the gift of this course… I’m at a loss for the right words to express how moving, resonant and compassionate these lessons have been for me. I exited a long career in June and the ‘end of normal’ has been both challenging and exhilarating… some of the challenges I anticipated (the need to put effort into maintaining social connections); what I didn’t expect was how much time I’d spend examining my life, my choices, the stories the survival brain spins to keep me safe….and also stagnant. Many of your experiences resonate profoundly - living in a tiny house because I’m never doing long-term relationships again, becoming sober…. I’m going to borrow the aphorism from the last lesson (divine spirit is the structure etc) and put that up around this tiny house to help me remember what’s always been true. I’m deeply grateful for this course. Now I’ll have to check out your other IT offerings. 😊🫶🏻

Bonny

October 31, 2025

It was refreshing and at times thought provoking. I appreciated your recovery journey and the courage it took to get where you are. And I really liked the song, “I’m Your Man “. You CAN sing!Becoming our our authentic self, being genuine and letting go of “the look good” is where it’s at. Blessings to you and yours.

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