Troubled Times

        In peace, there is understanding. Not in peace versus war, but in the state of peace, of being at peace. Do we ever think of it, do we wonder about it, or do we live our lives day to day so that there is no space for any of that kind of thinking? Peace is a rarity it would appear and if we look at others and at the lives around us, we might agree this is so. We run from day to day, we seem to never stop long enough to do more than take a break. If there is not a sense of being hurried there is seldom a sense of having any time for self. You may immediately say, but I have to take care of my family, do my work, get the food, and all the other things associated with daily life. Business/work is such a large part of our lives and defines who we are to others, but who we are seems a little beyond our reach. Is there any time to think on it? When times are troubled there is more stress and uneasiness and many times a sense that peace is out of reach. Yet we can strive to build a peaceful environment, we can develop an inner sense of peace. It takes time and it is often low on our priorities but it is possible whether it is in troubled times or not.

        Often we find a 'few moments of peace' ....how often have you heard that phrase? It would appear that a few moments is all we are allowed. Perhaps we have subconsciously subscribed to that theory. Peace is like a building block. It must be placed one at a time to extend and define, to protect and enclose. We have to have a space, a 'room', whether it be an inner room or an outer one, we need to create a space for the development of peace. It doesn't just happen, it always takes time and thought, an approach, a sense of something that you want to obtain.

        Peace can extend beyond the boundary of the individual. This is most important when times are in need of peace. A calming influence, an individual sense of peace is something that can be shared with others. It is not a conscious act, but simply a sharing of being, a sharing of a composed attitude, a healing. It is wise to check and be aware of your own sense of what you are projecting, what you are being when times are troubled. Is it worry, unease, fear? Whenever you see that you are projecting a negative feeling, take time to correct it. Find some time for yourself. It is important for your health and for your relationship with others. Be the carrier of peace, be the soothing voice, the calm state that can be felt. Heal others by being a center for peace. Heal yourself.