Making peace is a choice.
CHOOSE peace. Yes, it can be that simple.
After living much of my life stuck in a state of fight, flight, freeze, fawn, I’ve finally found freedom in peace.
I take the time to rest.
I allow myself time to pause.
I give myself the gift of early mornings, to set my intention for the day and do something — anything — to fill my cup first, before the demands of the day take hold.
In doing so, I can give my full attention…
To time spent with family and friends.
To my writing, art, and music.
To experiencing every emotion, as it courses through my body.
To welcoming every part — even the inner critic, like a lost and lonely friend.
With care, I can give myself a few moments — right now — to watch the in and out of a few miraculous breaths.
The less willing I am to rush, the more time I seem to have.
The calmer and steadier I feel.
The more resilient and confident I am.
Yes, I remember, I do have a choice!
The more I practice giving myself peace, the more I find it in my life and in my body. What a blissful state to be in! To stop striving and straining so stressfully, and yet still achieve.
It’s not a constant — not yet — but I hope that the more I seek peace, the more easily peace becomes me.
Now, take a Mindful Minute to reflect on your life:
Can you choose peace? If not now, when?
The Peace in me honors & respects the Peace in each of you,
Marisa