Peacefulness

Peacefulness

When there is no problem people tend to look for problems. Why is that? People love drama, hearing about a juicy scandal, or witnessing a confrontation. That is why reality TV shows are extremely popular, because people love watching a train wreck.  MTV is the mother ship of trashy reality TV. They are known for reality classics such as The Real World, The Hills, and now everyone’s favorite Jersey Shore. It is like the more you watch, the more you get involved with these people and their emotionally disturbing lives. Now some people attract drama to their lives by engaging in gossip, cheating, lying, or by simply hanging around the wrong crowd. There is stress in drama and sleepless nights. You have to ask yourself why life is not fulfilling without crisis. Some people are always operating in crisis mode.

 Peacefulness is the opposite of confrontation and conflict. Having a peaceful spirit means operating in an emotionally stable state, free from hostility. Peacefulness is a virtue because it takes maturity not to react negatively to the ills of our environment. When I think of peacefulness, I think of a baby sleeping. It seems like babies have the best sleep. They are usually smiling which means that they are having dreams free from to-do lists, homework assignments, deadlines, bills, and drama.

How does an Adult achieve peacefulness? Peacefulness like happiness has to be practiced. Mediation is a great way to calm the spirit. Try sitting in a comfortable position and focusing on your breathing either in  the morning or right before bed . Isaiah 26:3 says that a person focused on the word of God will be kept in perfect peace. Creating time to spend with the Lord whether it is a morning walk or through bible study will allow your mind to find peace. However you do it, find time to in your day to meditate. Find peace and release the need for drama. You will notice how along with peace comes joy.

Chi