From a personal experience, I can categorically state that most times, we create our worries in life by ourselves and frustrate our peace through the thoughts we process. In the end, we realize that some answers and solutions we seek discover itself and find solutions on its own, more than we have always been seeking. Of course, life is better at taking care of itself than our intelligent thoughts. Some problems that loot our peace are problems that time and season naturally take care of.
Having distressing thoughts is a typical human behaviour and is normally involuntary. To ignore them is easier said than done, but there’s certainly no solution in allowing the thoughts to torment you, especially those vague ones that unconsciously torture the mind.
No matter the problem that consumes you, the craziness of your everyday life, and the chaos that you’re facing, It is important to think and rediscover the peace at the heart of who and what you are. Make conscious choices that will enable you to live a simpler life, be contented, pay attention to situations that steal your joy, and find your inner peace in everything you do.
Do you know the worth of peace? When last did you connect to your inner peace? Do you value your peace as much as you value your accomplishments? Is peace paramount in your relationship with others? Does your affluence give room for peace? Do you take care of your mind as much as you do to your body? What’s the source of your energy? Does it give you the desired peace?
We live in a society that values thriving and achievements more than peace and wealth of mind. We need a paradigm shift of mindset to create more time for our inner selves and invest less in what’s external. According to Henry Miller, if there is to be any peace, it will come through being, not through having.
No matter the turbulence of life, decide to be committed to a peaceful life. Starts from being thankful for the little things you have and find joy through gratitude. Appreciate the good people in your life, be conscious of your circle, the kind of work you do, and the kind of things you tolerate. Make wise choices, be surrounded by those that support and energise you rather than those that drain you. Block out negativity, lower your expectations, forgive often, and criticize less. Declutter your mind of distressing thoughts, suspend judgement long enough, smile always, be comfortable with silence, and try to overlook some disturbances. Sometimes, engage in non thinking activities, allow your mind to be tender and thought free, and create time for simple pleasures.
That failed business, relationship, career, and so on may be a disguised design for your next level, purge the worries, and give your mind some peace. Even if it is not, there are some situations you can not change and some mistakes you can not reverse. Let go and give room for peace.
Instead of asking, am I working hard enough in life, ask, do I have enough peace to give my best at work? Would I have enough peace to enjoy this hard work at last? Gain understanding of yourself, drip your worries and anxiety in a place of joy, and watch your peace flow like a river.
Little with peace is much, Proverbs 17:1. Think about peace, believe in peace, and work for peace!
Amara Ann Unachukwu.
