Peace is something I assume most people want, and when we achieve it albeit fleeting, it seems that we don't hold onto it.
We've been taught over the years that Christmas is a reminder to foster peace and goodwill to everyone-regardless, doesn't it make more sense to try to do that all year round?
The things we hear on the news and read in papers, and sometime hear people say more than often can stir up emotions in us all that can be hard to handle- but they are also a reminder that we could be fostering peace through our own behavior, thoughts and actions.
So here is my version of what peace is;-
P -Patience. We need to have patience firstly with ourselves, especially when we are trying to achieve outcomes and that is not happening quick enough- patience for others when they don't fit in with our way of thinking or being- everyone is entitled to be who they want to be.
E - Empathy. How many of us have empathy towards ourselves? not many I suspect, we are too hard on ourselves, again when it comes to trying to change or achieve something - empathy with others- it's the old saying unless you've walked in their shoes no-one really knows what another is going through, know matter how well you think you know them.
A- Attitude. Do we need to soften our attitude toward ourselves? of course we do otherwise we push ourselves too hard and it defeats the purpose of what we are trying to accomplish. We either hurt ourselves physically, get sick because we are run down, or miss the point completely because we are not concentrating on the now- we are too hard on ourselves, and when we do that to ourselves we can often be too hard on others too.
C- Contribution. Contributing to the world or the lives of others to bring about comfort, healing, peace is great, and it doesn't have to be difficult- one of the things I get pleasure out of is, at this time of the year when charities and stores are asking for presents for families, I love wrapping up presents and putting them under the trees, hoping that it will give someone some joy, and perhaps letting them know that people do care. But contributing to yourself is also very important, saying no, resting, healthy eating, taking time out to relax, meditation, good friends and family.- without these we can get very rundown and we are not good for much. More importantly, when we find ourselves, caught up in judging others, we are without realizing it contributing to the negativity that is in this world, perhaps when we are tempted, we could turn that around and just think, 'loving kindness' for them, then we'd be contributing a more positive energy, and you'd be amazed at how it will make you feel too.
E- Effort. Of course all of the above takes effort on our part, and its a choice, I want to live with peace, I want a peaceful world, so I have to work at making the effort to do that, because no one can do it for me, and no one can do it for you, except you.
The world around us is a reflection of the world within us, I believe, so if your inner world is in torment, unsettled, unhappy, try working at peace and then you will see your world begin to change, and that can only have a positive effect on the world at large. In love and humility Trish.
Please feel free to comment.
We've been taught over the years that Christmas is a reminder to foster peace and goodwill to everyone-regardless, doesn't it make more sense to try to do that all year round?
The things we hear on the news and read in papers, and sometime hear people say more than often can stir up emotions in us all that can be hard to handle- but they are also a reminder that we could be fostering peace through our own behavior, thoughts and actions.
So here is my version of what peace is;-
P -Patience. We need to have patience firstly with ourselves, especially when we are trying to achieve outcomes and that is not happening quick enough- patience for others when they don't fit in with our way of thinking or being- everyone is entitled to be who they want to be.
E - Empathy. How many of us have empathy towards ourselves? not many I suspect, we are too hard on ourselves, again when it comes to trying to change or achieve something - empathy with others- it's the old saying unless you've walked in their shoes no-one really knows what another is going through, know matter how well you think you know them.
A- Attitude. Do we need to soften our attitude toward ourselves? of course we do otherwise we push ourselves too hard and it defeats the purpose of what we are trying to accomplish. We either hurt ourselves physically, get sick because we are run down, or miss the point completely because we are not concentrating on the now- we are too hard on ourselves, and when we do that to ourselves we can often be too hard on others too.
C- Contribution. Contributing to the world or the lives of others to bring about comfort, healing, peace is great, and it doesn't have to be difficult- one of the things I get pleasure out of is, at this time of the year when charities and stores are asking for presents for families, I love wrapping up presents and putting them under the trees, hoping that it will give someone some joy, and perhaps letting them know that people do care. But contributing to yourself is also very important, saying no, resting, healthy eating, taking time out to relax, meditation, good friends and family.- without these we can get very rundown and we are not good for much. More importantly, when we find ourselves, caught up in judging others, we are without realizing it contributing to the negativity that is in this world, perhaps when we are tempted, we could turn that around and just think, 'loving kindness' for them, then we'd be contributing a more positive energy, and you'd be amazed at how it will make you feel too.
E- Effort. Of course all of the above takes effort on our part, and its a choice, I want to live with peace, I want a peaceful world, so I have to work at making the effort to do that, because no one can do it for me, and no one can do it for you, except you.
The world around us is a reflection of the world within us, I believe, so if your inner world is in torment, unsettled, unhappy, try working at peace and then you will see your world begin to change, and that can only have a positive effect on the world at large. In love and humility Trish.
Please feel free to comment.