If you live anywhere near (let alone in) New York City, you know chaos; and this is not even chaos on an international level or pertaining to unfortunate events. The simple day to day hustle and bustle experienced doesn’t necessarily exude serenity. Each day brings with it this sense of urgency; the feeling that one has to do everything in haste and a pressure to accomplish 5 tasks at the same time. How can someone genuinely find peace in a fast-paced environment where everything is expected yesterday?
Mix this with what may be experienced on a personal level, socially, and foreign affairs - one can find themselves in a whirlwind of activities, thoughts, and emotions. If we aren’t mindful, we can become addicted to stress and accustomed to chaos making it vital to discover stability within. Check out the following ways to settle into your peace.
Acceptance. Peace doesn’t barge into your home or heart and demand for you take hold of it. It will show up to your door each day and knock waiting for an invitation to come in. The amazing truth about inner-wealth is that while it is priceless, it is also fragile to a certain extent. Peace has to be accepted. And acceptance occurs when you realize the value of a thing and then proceed to guard it. Oftentimes, we are rejecting the very thing we desire because it is unfamiliar. If you are accustomed to living in a hectic environment, that will be your norm and peace may not even be noticed or acknowledged. Again, acceptance is key.
Discovery. In order to accept a thing you must know how to identify it. Study peace. What does it look like? How does it sound? What are its characteristics? When you search for peace, you will find it; you'll also see that it actually desires to be found by you. A major error made is that we know everything we don’t hope for and neglect to highlight and speak on the desires of our hearts. What we appreciate, appreciates; it increases in value within us as we delight in it. Start to discover what and who peace is so that you notice it upon arrival.
Embrace. It’s one thing to accept peace and another to actually rest in it. Acceptance is saying “I see you”, rest is the act of embracing who you see. Although ironic, many people find it hard to stop. They find it hard to not do anything. It can be difficult to take a walk to nowhere or sleep in an extra hour. Again, society and culture have a huge impact on how we view rest. The hustle and grind mentality garners more applauds than sitting in stillness does. And that’s why its so important to discover peace and place personal value on it because you may not find too many people who do. There is this fear that if one is resting, things are not getting done but the truth is, more can be accomplished when you are fully charged and centered. The benefits of embracing peace can actually extend your lifespan, bring mental clarity, and produce healthier relationships. With practice, you will find yourself settling into serenity without fear of missing out or falling behind.
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Peace is the absence of war. In personal/inner-wealth terms, peace is confidence in the truth about who you are without conflict. It is knowing that no matter what comes your way, a greater force is occupying any voids that may arise both internally and externally.
On a scale from one to five (five being very valuable/one being not valuable), rate how important peace is to you.
Now, journal about any voids or conflicts you may have that resist peace. Conflicts and voids look like opposition to healthy beliefs, fear about the future, or shame about the past. Take notes on certain circumstances and situations that may come up as you complete this activity.
Then, set out to discover, accept, and embrace peace.
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Tashima Jones is an author and life coach who focuses on personal development and building inner-wealth. Tap here for more on her coaching sessions. Not a Member? Join the Club here.
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