Peace

This week I would like to reflect on peace. Peace is the state of mind, state of soul, state of the world, that we all want. We have different ideas of how to accomplish our goal. Nonetheless, I believe it is our ultimate urge - to be at peace. So, what does peace mean for our spirit? One morning I jotted down some of my thoughts on peace:

Peace...

Absolute contentment with what is.

No wishes, desires or thoughts of circumstances changing.

A flexible mindset,

embracing whatever comes.

Not just acceptance alone,

but, acceptance with deep love,

without trying to understand.

How could our minds wrap around

the supernatural order of the world?

We think with our souls.

The fear of being blind belongs

only to those who can not see.

Those who have felt peace, truth and love,

do not fear the unknown;

therefore, they can clearly see.

Peace is quite and still.

Like the sunrise over a mountain.

Peace is developing an eternal joy,

deep within your core.

Not fleeting happiness, but joy

and gratefulness for all you have been given.

Peace is life.

It allows for new life to begin.

Peace ignites in your soul

and then, like moths to a street lamp,

those seeking the fulfillment of

love, peace, joy and truth, will crowd to you.

But, you need not say anything.

Words complicate peace.

Words of the mind can condemn, offer judgements,

even without intention.

Instead you just exist and continue

in your own flame of peace.

Should a word be spoken,

it will come from deep in the soul,

whispered to the part of you who knows the

difference between ego and giving.

Live in the light.

Live with peace in your heart.

As you begin this week, spend a few minutes reflecting on this. Are you in a peaceful place in your life right now? What can you do to bring more peace in your day today? What can you do to offer peace to another?