Peace of mind is right under YOUR nose!

Almost everyone is searching right now. And let me guess! Most probably you are searching too. Some people are searching for a job, financial stability, or a way forward amidst economic turmoil. Others are searching for meaning. You'll find people searching for a sense of identity, an inner knowledge of who they are. Some search for purpose. Others for a relationship with God, or a deepening sense of spiritual connection in whatever forms that might take.
Many are searching for connection with other human beings, whether that is friendship, deepened intimacy, or someone with whom to grow old with. And, many more are searching for a way out -- a way out of pain in all its forms, a way out of disappointment, regret, shame, anger, sadness, loss, anxiety and fear, what have you. And, we search in the mundane too.
And, we search for other things that are really nothings at all, like more time, more relaxation, more confidence, more beauty, more happiness, information, knowledge, or skills. We search to understand, to make sense, to fix, to figure out, and to achieve insight. It's always about something other than what is.
All this searching takes enormous effort too. And, sometimes it pays off, but often it doesn't, and we are right back at it again. Worse, it pulls us out of our lives. Searching for peace of mind can be like that, most people want it, but few can find it and keep it around long enough to convince ourselves, let alone anyone else, that we've got it. Maybe that's the problem here. Maybe peace of mind isn’t something we have or find, but something we do, nurture, and cultivate in ourselves. Maybe it's right under our nose.
“The secret to achieving inner peace lies in understanding our inner core values – those things in our lives that are most important to us-and then seeing that they are reflected in the daily events of our lives.” -- Hyrum W. Smith
We have to live our lives in alignment with what truly matters to us; it is living with ourselves, our histories, and going forward to create a life worthy of our time on this planet. That kind of peace is durable. It can’t be bought, lost, or stolen. It’s hard, yes. And, it can be sweet too.
But first, you'll need to know what you are living for.