MIND-BODY-SPIRIT A Peace of My Mind: Practical Ways to Prioritize Your Inner Space
BY LINDSEY VAN WAGNER Peace be with you. Rest in peace. Peace out! I come in peace. For peace of mind. Peace on earth. Give peace a chance.
the World” and “Peace on Earth,” can cause such a rigmarole! It is easy to get lost between the hustle and bustle, the sales and the greeting cards. I understand that presents and parties and cookies can be fun, but at what cost? Though we have the best of intentions, we usually end up overexerting ourselves and missing out on the whole point. The holidays showcase a dilemma we face year-round. We procras- tinate Peace when it is something we could be prioritizing. “When I go on vacation, then I’ll get some peace of mind…” “When I retire and finally slow down….” “When the kids go to college and it is finally quiet around here…” Do you actually think those outside circumstances are robbing you of your peace? Or is it your perception of them and how you manage your inner space accordingly. When your nervous system is used to operating in a state of constant dysregulation, you won’t feel comfort- able in your body, even if you are on vacation, and despite the ambient calming influences. The miraculous, yet hard-to-grasp truth is that peace comes in all shapes and sizes, and we can access it any time. You don’t need to wait until your one-hour Yoga class to finally let yourself relax. You don’t need to wait for a major life change to start incorporating rest into your daily life. You don’t need to put off your peace.
The dictionary definition of the word peace is “freedom from dis- turbance.” What does peace mean to you? Images of a calm lake or a tranquil forest may come to mind, a serene sunset over the beach, palm trees blowing in the breeze. Yes, those sceneries are peaceful, but peace cannot be found there because places don’t generate peace. It lives within. Sure, those picturesque environs may facilitate an opportunity to happen upon peace, but if our inner space isn’t in order, it doesn’t matter where you are, how you get there, what you do, who you’re with. You will still feel disturbed. You will still be in the same head and body. You will still lack freedom, despite a beautiful island view. We must pay attention to our mental states, energies, and condi- tions of the soul. If we have the capability to properly nurture and care for ourselves, it doesn’t matter what happens around us. We can live in the eye of the storm, remaining unflappable no matter what crosses our paths. I find it ironic that our holiday season, heralding themes of “Joy to
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