Here’s to peace, walking in wholeness despite the divisions that are happening around you. Sometimes, looking through the lens of a worldview, things appear to be anything but peaceful. Keep in mind, peace is not the absence or opposite of war. Peace is a state of being during those arduous times of grandiose opposition, torment and trial. So, how do we accomplish the idea of peace, making it a reality instead of just a wish? This is a challenging task that begins within, starting in our minds, flowing into our hearts (our emotions), and manifesting in our actions (our wills). In other words, it is a progressive work within our soul (our mind, emotions and will).
Your mind is a powerful thing. Have you noticed that whatever you think, you soon believe it to be true and whatever you believe is what you become? This is a natural order of how your mind works. Powerful! If you do not like who you have allowed yourself to become, change what you allow to remain in your mind. You have the power to decide what you will ponder on. Many thoughts come and go. But those that remain have done so by a choice you made. Transitioning a negative thought to a positive thought takes practice, and the more you intentionally do that, the better you will become at it. I have had lots of practice with this and continue to activate my choice on a daily basis. Some days are easier than others, but, in the end, I am glad that the positive wins.
Once a thought has been accepted into your mind, it continues its journey of becoming a reality by flowing into your heart or emotions. Thoughts are a mighty force that demand an emotional response. They will either take you on a high or drop you to a low, depending on their charge of positive or negative.
The outcome will reflect within your attitude. Attitude is something that cannot be hidden. You wear it like an outward garment for all to see and notice. Keep in mind the attitude you have right now is the one you have chosen. Is it the one you desire to keep?
Managing your emotions and personal state of being during times of unrest and uncertainty can allow you to walk in peace. Then you are able to exhibit the proper expressions in any given situation or circumstance. You will be amazed at how this simple application will also boost your confidence and take your positive mindset to a new level.
As your attitude is projected, it will be demonstrated through your actions or behavior, again revealing what you have allowed to remain in your mind. As an important individual, you cannot afford childish behaviors to define your character. You must put those ways behind you and take on the mannerisms of maturity and wisdom. Each circumstance is training for the sharpening of these expensive qualities. Yes, expensive. For if you have experienced moments of resounding war, then your peace did not come at a cheap price. Your sacrifice to refrain from unproductive and destructive thought processes was an agonizing cost. Going against your negative nature can be excruciating; however, the beautiful peace that results will resound with joy and goodwill towards all.
Peace begins within. May all be well with your soul each day. Your labors are not in vain. Stand firm. It’s a good time to be you!
Peace and Joy,
Coach Angela