Tag: peace
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The Inconvenience of Words
Words are inconvenient. They fill spaces and tell stories. Create smiles and trigger sadness. They might make others perceive us as brilliant or illiterate. They have the power to compel and repel. They inspire and motivate yet have the strength to take the wind out of our sails. They can open the door to peace…
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Maintain Inner Peace in a World of Turmoil
Nobody can give us inner peace. It would be nice if we could buy it by going on a retreat or vacation, but this is not a reality. While we might enjoy a peaceful vacation with no arguments in a beautiful peaceful setting— this doesn’t mean that we experienced peace in our mind. It’s hard…
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Tides of Emotions
We all know that people react differently to the same things on different days. One day what we say doesn’t bother anyone; our mistakes don’t bother others. Then other days, it seems like we inadvertently trigger an apocalypse. The flip side as to our reactions to others is the same as well: Somedays we find…