Sickness comes on horseback
but departs on foot.
~Dutch Proverb~

I do not want the peace that passeth understanding.
I want the understanding which bringeth peace.
~Helen Keller~

INNER PEACE COMMENTARY: Inner peace is a lovely place to visit, yet very few of us get
to live there. Unless we live in a monastery, it seems that this chaotic world is always pulling us
off center. However, if we are to become “instruments of peace,” we need to find peace within
ourselves. Therefore, Inner Peace is both an aspiration and a destination. And yet, healing
cannot take place unless we learn to connect to our Inner Peace.

Inner Peace, like Light, is always there inside of us, yet connecting to it is often difficult in the
hectic world. We can connect to our Inner Peace by using a combo-cup of practices: One way is
to use the Mindfulness Meditation Practice, substituting the word “Peace,” for “thinking.” Just
the word “peace,” seems to bring a sense of calmness to our souls. When you find yourself being
caught up in chaos, anger, or despair, another way to become grounded in the midst of conflict is
to use the Detachment Practice by taking a breath, and stepping out of the situation
momentarily. By using the Practice of Detachment one will often find a peaceful resolution to
conflict. Most importantly, one can find peace by spending some quiet time in Nature. The
Universe has set it up that when we are resting in the arms of the earth, we move into a “Zen-
Like” state of being. And lastly, if we just make ourselves a priority by spending a little time
each day investing our hearts in something we love to do, rather it be working a crossword
puzzle, a hobby, meditation walking, or reading a book, this investment often enables us to find
peace at the end of a chaotic day.

However, there will be days when you attempt to find peace inside yourself and it seems like an
illusive butterfly, just out of reach. That is when you it would benefit you to realize that the
greatest asset to finding your Inner Peace is to trust that the world is in capable hands. Most of
the times when we are embroiled negative emotions, that is when we just have to let go and
Trust. Trust equals Peace.

REPEAT ASPIRATION EVERY DAY FOR 7 DAYS

WEEK 3 ASPIRATION:

Today, I will make a conscious effort to connect to the peace within myself.

SUPPORTS

~DAY 1~
"Peace of mind is not a goal I need achieve. It's a place inside, I never want to leave....I will
choose to live in peace today." ~Robert Alan

~DAY 2~
"When a man finds no peace within himself, it is useless to seek it elsewhere."
~L. A. Rouchefolicau

~DAY 3~
"Without peace of mind, life is just a shadow of its possibilities." ~Joan Borysenko

~DAY 4~
"Part of being a healthy person is being well integrated and at peace." ~Candace Pert

~DAY 5~
"A peace above all earthly dignities, a still and quiet conscience". ~William Shakespeare


~DAY 6~
"Heaven is to be at peace with things." ~George Santayana


~DAY 7~
REST AND REVIEW
Now, without judgment review your week. This week there were times I was able connect deeply
with my Inner Peace. Now breathe in how it felt. Then breathe out the wish for everyone to share
in feeling at peace.  Now, look at your short-falls. This week I there were times I was pulled
completely off center and found myself caught up in the chaos. Breathe in this drama and
breathe out the wish:  May all those who feel ill at ease be spared from this feeling.  Feel free to
use your own words in this practice.

A Prayer For Peace
In returning and rest we shall be saved;
in quietness and
trust shall be our strength.
~ Isaiah 26:3; 30:15~  
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"MAY WE
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INNER PEACE
MAY II

REPEAT ASPIRATION EVERY DAY FOR 7 DAYS

WEEK 4 ASPIRATION:

Today, I will practice using the peace within me to find peaceful resolutions with other.


SUPPORTS

~DAY 1~
"No one can find inner peace except by working, not in a self- centered way, but for the whole
human family." ~Peace Pilgrim

~DAY 2~
"Peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of creative alternatives for responding to
conflict..." ~Dorothy Thompson

~DAY 3~
"When we have inner peace, we can be at peace with those around us." ~Dalia Lama

~DAY 4~
"Public peace is built in private." ~Quinn Eli

~DAY 5~
Acceptance of others; their looks, their behaviors, their beliefs, brings you an inner peace and
tranquility--instead of anger and resentment. ~Unknown

~DAY 6~
"First keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others." ~Thomas a Kempis

~DAY 7~
REST AND REVIEW
Now, without judgment review your week. This week there were times I was able to find many
peaceful resolutions to chaotic situations. Now breathe in how it felt. Then breathe out the wish for
everyone to share in the ability to be at peace with others.  Now, look at your short-falls. This
week I there were times when I got caught up in negative emotions when dealing with others.
Breathe in your painful emotion and breathe out the wish:  May all those who feel caught up in
conflict with others be spared from this feeling.  Feel free to use your own words in this practice