Peace of Mind is Closer Than You Think

Peace of Mind is Closer Than You Think
by Jane Powell

“Peace of mind comes when you appreciate what you have, 

instead of focus on what’s missing.”

As we grow up, we start to obsess that our families, partners, homes, cars and jobs need fixing. It’s true that some tweaking here and there may be in order; but this kind of focus may make you dwell on what is missing in your life. “If only I had . . .” It’s this internal dialogue that makes peace of mind elusive.

Only when you feel thankful for something, can you become more fulfilled and peaceful. Accept what you have and where you are with gratitude.

Feel thankful and you will feel more peaceful.

Rid Yourself of Worry

Write it down.
Acknowledging your worry
Takes away its obsessive power.
So make a list of what's bugging you.

Say a prayer.
Ask God for help, patience
And the strength to get through
Your troubles.

Do something.
Clean out your closet,
Reorganize a room, write a letter
Or make a phone call you've been putting off.
You'll feel better just getting something done.

Read.
A book about someone else's troubles
(to take your mind off your own),
Something uplifting or funny,
Or even a self-help book for advice.

Take a break.
For 10-15 minutes,
Sit with your eyes closed in a quiet spot.
Mentally make a list of blessings in your life;
Good health, plenty of food in the fridge,
Friends and family, nice weather,
Anything you can think of.

Take a walk.
Movement is action.
With any luck the exercise will clear your mind
And raise your endorphin levels at the same time.
Getting out in the sun will lift
Your spirits too.

Let it go.
For a day or even just a few hours,
Do something you enjoy.
Try to refresh your mind and
See things in a new light.

Don't worry – your problems will still be
There when you get back.

Ask for help.
Ask your spouse, friend, sibling or family
For ideas on how to get past the
Obstacles in your life.
It'll remind you that others
Have gotten through the same problems
Before and hopefully give you some useful advice.
  
You can't change the past,
But you can ruin the present
By worrying over the future!

This is it. This is the moment when success happens.
This is the moment when you can choose to either follow your dreams or to sabotage them. This is when you select and execute the specific actions that create the reality of your life.

Achievement is not some far off, future concept. 

Achievement is built from what you do now.

You will not ever get anything done if you keep scheduling it for someday. 

What you do with now is what truly makes a difference in your life.

Remember now, and again and again, that this is where your consequences are determined. This is when you put real life and substance into your dreams.

Enjoy this moment in all its fullness, and remember. You are creating your life right now.

Ralph Marston

 

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