Post by Stacie S on Apr 17, 2003 10:00:56 GMT -5
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Do not lose your inward peace for anything whatsoever, even if
your whole world seems upset.
--Saint Francis de Sales
Today may have been filled with tense people, hectic schedules, or
confusion and anger from those around us. We live and interact
with a variety of situations that can range from slightly stressful to
very stressful. How we handle ourselves in those situations can
determine our inner peace. We can be like an amoeba and suck up
the surrounding mood and conform to it, or we can remain
detached from the situation and be in touch with ourselves.
Just because the environment around us is like a battlefield or is so
uncomfortable we want to squirm, that doesn't mean we have to
prepare for battle or move about restlessly. Whatever is happening
outside of us is somebody else's issue. Our most important issue is
us and our own inner peace. The only way our inner peace can
change is if we allow it. We are in control of our inner selves—not
the world around us.
I can remain calm and serene in the face of any crises because of
my strong faith. I believe all is well with me.[/center][/size][/glow][/color]
Today's thought is:
[/i] Do not lose your inward peace for anything whatsoever, even if
your whole world seems upset.
--Saint Francis de Sales
Today may have been filled with tense people, hectic schedules, or
confusion and anger from those around us. We live and interact
with a variety of situations that can range from slightly stressful to
very stressful. How we handle ourselves in those situations can
determine our inner peace. We can be like an amoeba and suck up
the surrounding mood and conform to it, or we can remain
detached from the situation and be in touch with ourselves.
Just because the environment around us is like a battlefield or is so
uncomfortable we want to squirm, that doesn't mean we have to
prepare for battle or move about restlessly. Whatever is happening
outside of us is somebody else's issue. Our most important issue is
us and our own inner peace. The only way our inner peace can
change is if we allow it. We are in control of our inner selves—not
the world around us.
I can remain calm and serene in the face of any crises because of
my strong faith. I believe all is well with me.[/center][/size][/glow][/color]