Finding
Peace
Inner
peace...
Knowing one's
self
both the good
and the bad
and understanding
none of us are
perfect
and allowing for
and
forgiving yourself
for shortcomings.
An acceptance
of things
as they are
and accepting
the inability
to change another
person.
No matter how
badly you want to
you don't have
that power.
The ability to
treat each individual
as a equal and
a unique person.
Not doing so denigrates
the self and God.
Letting go of
being your
own worst critic.
The ability to
ignore
the taunts and
barbs of others.
It only shows
that which they
lack
in themselves.
Loving the people
in your life fully
and wholly.
Without restraints
or limits.
Can it be love
any other way?
Accepting that
some days
are going to hurt.
And some days
will
be hard to find
value in,
but it's there
if we can open
up to it.
Finding beauty
and pleasure
in the small things.
A flower unexpectedly
given or seen.
A walk on the
beach
or under the trees.
The stars shining
at night.
If we can't find
pleasure
in the small things...
the larger ones
will also escape
us.
Loving others.
It's a sure sign
of peace
with ourselves.
How can we truly
love someone else
if we can't find
that which
is lovable in
ourselves?
© Copyright Brenda Hager, January 1998
Do not use or reproduce without permission
""When the heart sings and the spirit soars, the music
of life is complete."
bkh - October 99
"Love is the music the heart sings best."
"To bring you laughter each morning and warmth at night...
would bring me joy at all hours." :c)
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