I give thanks for Inner Peace
Life is a bowl of minestrone without any doubt. It can be
amazing and we sail along; alternatively at times we feel as if we’re drowning
in a pool of thick mud. Life is frequently so busy that it can be very hard to
make time for our inner needs however, I am thankful to have learnt the value
of allocating periods of time to nurture my own mental well being.
Inner peace is essential if we are to function well and the
very word peace brings us a comforting feeling. When all is well it is easy to
be joyful- but by the same token we can forget God if we are shallow and no
longer perceive a need for His services. Alternatively, we can feel so badly
about something that we convince ourselves we no longer qualify for His help.
Ultimately we need the realisation that consistency is the answer and then our
lives will flow better or at the very least, feel better.
When we are thankful for even the smallest things, this
generates a spirit of appreciation and gratitude so universal law ensures that
more good will enter our lives. If we always give thanks for inner peace we
will have peace. Small things can include having just enough money- yesterday I
popped an extra 50p in my pocket and used 49p which meant I didn’t need to
return to the shop in the cold! Sometimes the greatest blessing in the world
can be a few kind words at the right moment. Love, encouragement and concern
elevate our spirit by making us feel valued.
This isn’t to say all worries will disappear. What will
happen is that we grow in the knowledge that everything is taken care of and
ultimately will be alright. There are horrors happening constantly around the
world- terrorist shootings in France, Massacres in Nigeria and starvation in
many areas of the world but there is one rule that always applies, love will ultimately conquer. We cannot
possibly understand why evil is allowed to reign except that the law of
opposites also exists and we cannot pick and choose which laws suit us.
Atrocities are a fact of life and we are always touched by them. We can pray,
donate help or money but not cure. We can educate and take preventative steps.
What we do need to remember is: If you wish to help others you need to help
yourself. Love yourself and this will emanate outwards.
So how can we acquire peace of mind? We can try thought displacement. Taking time
each day to be still and talk about your worries leaving them in the care of
God releases these worries and allows other more positive thoughts to enter
your mind. What we frequently do, which is very unhelpful, is return to our
worries, going over them again and again; constantly scrutinising the situation
in the hope of finding a solution. This keeps the worries alive by feeding them
energy. Consider how this differs from discussing a situation and making valid
attempts to find a solution. Practical moves are necessary to progress in life
as nothing can happen without action. Just think- if you pray for improved
finances and a cheque pops through your door you still have to pick it up and
bank it!
Peace of mind can be nurtured by creating focus in the
correct way. The more you practice considering your life calmly and try to be
proactive where possible the easy it becomes to cope. There will always be bad
situations and good situations so we yo-yo around, but if you prioritise peace of
mind and maintain the belief that you are calm and always cope well with every
situation you will maintain a much greater level of stability.
Besides love, peace of mind is possible the best gift you
can ever give yourself and one that will be beneficial to all the people around
you.
Jaz McKenzie
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