Theme: Seek Peace
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Poem
"Peace"
I release myself. I want no more
Turbulent waters eroding my shore
I'll drift from bad, and focus on good.
Forgive all others, and do as I should
I'll give for giving, anonymous is best.
Count my blessings, and long for less.
I'll pause for nature, and free my mind,
And never forget the gift of time.
I'll share my talents answering Your call
Give to others if ever they fall.
Carry a torch to illuminate Your light
Never surrender the fight of good fights.
Though not deserving I beg for your grace
In helping my soul to finish this race.
Like the hand You laid upon the restless seas
Calm these waters, and grant me Thy peace.
Quote
"Peace"
Peace external
can only be derived from
peace internal.
Haiku
"Nature's Whisper"
When nature whispers,
a soul's inner reflection
is tranquility.
"Peace is Universal" - Peace, Vrede, Paqe, Salaam,
Fridn, Achukma, Paix, Frieden, Mir, Peng On
Fridn, Achukma, Paix, Frieden, Mir, Peng On
Commentary
I believe that we all long for peace, and those that don't perhaps have never experienced true turmoil in their lives. I was one of those individuals, until events happened in my life that made me wish for nothing BUT peace. For Christmas one year all I asked for was "Peace", but instead all I received was an ugly tie. Or as Charlie Brown would say, "I got a rock." Just kidding, I was actually given a Christmas Star ornament with the word "Peace". That meant a lot to me, and it will always hang in prominence on my tree.
I know the feeling of having others sabotage your peace. I'm not the guy who thinks that you have ultimate control over all scenarios, however you ARE the person that has the power to improve your chances. I'm not sure that I will ever find complete peace, but I have learned some things that have helped me get closer to true peace. Hopefully you can apply these 20 tips to help you on your journey:
I know the feeling of having others sabotage your peace. I'm not the guy who thinks that you have ultimate control over all scenarios, however you ARE the person that has the power to improve your chances. I'm not sure that I will ever find complete peace, but I have learned some things that have helped me get closer to true peace. Hopefully you can apply these 20 tips to help you on your journey:
Simplify & Organize: Try to organize the world around you. Also eliminate obligations, so you can control your own destiny. If you eliminate chaos, you'll eliminate stress.
Respect: Respect those around you, especially the people you love. Once you lose respect, everything else starts to crumble. The Golden Rule is called Golden for a reason, so do unto others as you'd have done unto you! Be the person that others can respect.
Give Generously: Nothing beats the feeling of gifting, especially to those less fortunate, and do so anonymously. Surprise everyone with your generosity.
Just Say "No": Learn to say "No", except to those things for which you are truly passionate about. Volunteer your time, but choose those opportunities wisely. Don't volunteer for the sake of volunteering, instead choose a couple of events and give it your all.
Trust: Be the person that others can trust. Trust people, until you are given reasons to otherwise not. Surround yourself by positive, loyal family and friends. Negativity and betrayal stains anyone that's around it. Remember that people's true colors, good or bad, will shine through. Trust your gut.
Save Money: Spending leads to temporary fun, but debt leads to longer term stress. Save your money for a rainy day, because there will be a rainy day.
"In the End" Rule of Thumb: If the source of your stress will be nothing but a ridiculous waste of time "in the end", then let it go. As the saying goes "Don't sweat the small stuff: it's all small stuff."
Release: Release yourself and matters to a higher being. Don't fret over things that are out of your control.
Work Hard: When you've worked as hard as you can, you eliminate any potential regrets, regardless of the outcome. Failure is not failure when you've given it your all. You may also find that you'll work your way out of scenarios that might be causing you the stress in the first place.
Embrace Silence: Re-discover nature through solitary walks, silence, and observance. Breathe the fresh air. Take time to pray, or reflect. Take action on the things that come out of silence, for they may be God's little whispers.
Stop the Bleeding: Whatever is broken, fix what you can as fast as you can. The rest can heal in time.
Fertilize Your Own Grass: Improve yourself, and don't compare yourself to others. Your grass will soon be greener than the other side when you focus on you, instead of the other side.
Acceptance: "Accept your imperfections, as God's perfections." Accept others' imperfections as well. Everyone is unique, so celebrate those differences, don't anguish in them.
It Ain't All About You: People have enough of their own problems to not have to worry about yours! Don't worry what other people are thinking, because chances are: they're not!
Forgive: In time you will. You'll have too, regardless of how hard it is to forget. Time helps the healing.
Marvelous Me: Create a success zone where you can see all the good things you've accomplished in life: trophy wall, scrapbook, photo gallery, website, something you can get to quickly whenever you're feeling down. You have had a wonderful life, so remind yourself of that on occasion.
Legacy: Create a legacy that can last beyond your lifetime, so the world will remember you fondly. It will make you feel bigger than yourself. Take tiny steps towards your dreams and goals. Those baby steps over time will turn into miles!
Cherish Time: Whether it be grand times that are distant memories, or bad times that are lessons learned, keep moving onto your next grand adventure. Because in the end, time won't wait for you.
Laugh: Laugh at yourself, laugh with friends, laugh with family: find humor in everything you see, or do. Be the person that others can laugh with, and laugh at.
Know True Wealth: It ain't about the money. Discover your true wealth, and spend it wisely. Think of the things you'll cherish as you reflect back on your life, and I bet money won't be at the top of the list.
Respect: Respect those around you, especially the people you love. Once you lose respect, everything else starts to crumble. The Golden Rule is called Golden for a reason, so do unto others as you'd have done unto you! Be the person that others can respect.
Give Generously: Nothing beats the feeling of gifting, especially to those less fortunate, and do so anonymously. Surprise everyone with your generosity.
Just Say "No": Learn to say "No", except to those things for which you are truly passionate about. Volunteer your time, but choose those opportunities wisely. Don't volunteer for the sake of volunteering, instead choose a couple of events and give it your all.
Trust: Be the person that others can trust. Trust people, until you are given reasons to otherwise not. Surround yourself by positive, loyal family and friends. Negativity and betrayal stains anyone that's around it. Remember that people's true colors, good or bad, will shine through. Trust your gut.
Save Money: Spending leads to temporary fun, but debt leads to longer term stress. Save your money for a rainy day, because there will be a rainy day.
"In the End" Rule of Thumb: If the source of your stress will be nothing but a ridiculous waste of time "in the end", then let it go. As the saying goes "Don't sweat the small stuff: it's all small stuff."
Release: Release yourself and matters to a higher being. Don't fret over things that are out of your control.
Work Hard: When you've worked as hard as you can, you eliminate any potential regrets, regardless of the outcome. Failure is not failure when you've given it your all. You may also find that you'll work your way out of scenarios that might be causing you the stress in the first place.
Embrace Silence: Re-discover nature through solitary walks, silence, and observance. Breathe the fresh air. Take time to pray, or reflect. Take action on the things that come out of silence, for they may be God's little whispers.
Stop the Bleeding: Whatever is broken, fix what you can as fast as you can. The rest can heal in time.
Fertilize Your Own Grass: Improve yourself, and don't compare yourself to others. Your grass will soon be greener than the other side when you focus on you, instead of the other side.
Acceptance: "Accept your imperfections, as God's perfections." Accept others' imperfections as well. Everyone is unique, so celebrate those differences, don't anguish in them.
It Ain't All About You: People have enough of their own problems to not have to worry about yours! Don't worry what other people are thinking, because chances are: they're not!
Forgive: In time you will. You'll have too, regardless of how hard it is to forget. Time helps the healing.
Marvelous Me: Create a success zone where you can see all the good things you've accomplished in life: trophy wall, scrapbook, photo gallery, website, something you can get to quickly whenever you're feeling down. You have had a wonderful life, so remind yourself of that on occasion.
Legacy: Create a legacy that can last beyond your lifetime, so the world will remember you fondly. It will make you feel bigger than yourself. Take tiny steps towards your dreams and goals. Those baby steps over time will turn into miles!
Cherish Time: Whether it be grand times that are distant memories, or bad times that are lessons learned, keep moving onto your next grand adventure. Because in the end, time won't wait for you.
Laugh: Laugh at yourself, laugh with friends, laugh with family: find humor in everything you see, or do. Be the person that others can laugh with, and laugh at.
Know True Wealth: It ain't about the money. Discover your true wealth, and spend it wisely. Think of the things you'll cherish as you reflect back on your life, and I bet money won't be at the top of the list.
Peace may sometimes be elusive, and you may not have ultimate control over finding it, but you certainly can improve the odds. Make sure you take the steps to do so. I'd be interested in your comments as to what brings you peace.
I wish you "Peace"
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"When God closes one door, He opens another" has brought me peace recently.
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ReplyDeleteAfter some recent difficult months, I decided to go visit special places where wonderful times were spent-with the idea of closure. It did bring a sense of peace, as well as a few tears but laughter as well.
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