July 21, 2010
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Wednesday’s word: Peace

Posted in Forsyth Woman, Health, How To, Pets, What's Your Favorite by Wendee | Tags: , , , , ,

First keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.

(Thomas a Kempis)

Worry gives a small thing a big shadow

(Swedish Proverb)

Wednesday’s word: PEACE. Do you want to grow peace within your mind and spirit? What if the word peace described your home, workplace and even your mind and spirit? Is it possible to have a peaceful spirit even in the midst of daily duties? Most of us would gladly welcome greater peace and calm within our minds and our overall being.

Peace within ourselves – what does it look like? What helps you cultivate a sense of peace within you? Here are my ten top ways to cultivate peace in my life.

  1. Turn off the news when I’ve heard just enough to be informed. (Sometimes I even take “news” holidays.)
  2. Refuse to read those negative emails; in fact I generally delete all forwards (fwds ).
  3. Play with my dog, Kipper.
  4. Read
  5. Reduce the number of times I check facebook or personal email.
  6. Avoid Negative Nancys or Nellies– especially those who attack other people with words.
  7. Consider that good enough is often better than perfect.
  8. Turn off the TV and allow silence to fall on your home.
  9. Sing and/or listen to music – I have several play lists and some are titled: Peace, Calm, etc. .
  10. Visit the Prayer Room at the church I attend.  (Hillsdale UMC, Advance). It’s open to everyone and anyone and it is open 24 hours/day.

How do you welcome peaceful moments into your life? What could you do today to nurture peace within your spirit?

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