"Let there be peace on Earth, and let it begin with me..."

Beautiful photo by Leprechaun Art

As what I see in the world lately is more chaotic rather than harmonious, I am seriously considering a major life revamp. After all, what is mirrored back at us is but a reflection of decisions we've made and circumstances we've allowed to be a part of our life experience.

Even though I believe that chaos plays a role sometimes in breaking down old ways that are sorely lacking in integrity, I would love to not be surrounded mostly by disorder, especially for extended periods of time. What brings me relief is that we can choose to take care of the state of our hearts and minds regardless of what is happening on the outside.

I know it can be challenging sometimes to maintain our cool when someone is being rude, disrespectful, self-righteous and what have you, but it is revealing at the same time how this behavior from others shows up more in our lives at certain times but not so much in others. Have you noticed how when you're in a state of feeling good and grateful that the world overall appears to be a better place? It's not that mean people cease to exist for a few moments, it's more like you're attuned to a different kind of energy that you don't cross paths at the time with anything that's so far beyond your current state; even if you do, you're less likely to notice it or are quicker to forgive or to brush off what would be unpleasant or unfavorable on another day.

So yeah... my personal reality as of late is pointing the way towards a shift in priorities. Not that I've ever given up on the things that have always meant a lot to me, such as spirituality, the Arts, and beauty--it's more like the manner in which I've been living could be healthier in the sense that I focus less on what society in general seems to be giving importance, when it doesn't feel right to me if I want to be true to my personal compass.

In the U.S. for instance, money appears to be at the top of the list. I wouldn't say there's anything wrong with money itself, as it can be instrumental in helping the world or in paving the way for someone to live the life of her dreams; however, when your whole life revolves around acquiring money and/or material things, especially to the point where this is all you do and you ignore other aspects of living, where's the balance? Whatever happened to going beyond merely existing, and what happens to your inner self? If you choose such a life, what happens if you lose all these possessions due to circumstances that are beyond your control, such as forces of nature--who will you be then?

I don't know yet exactly what I'll be doing to shift my reality into something that's more peaceful, regardless of what is going on elsewhere in the world. At this point, I'm thinking more along the lines of simplifying. Whether this means merely taking the time to enjoy what has always been there--like to sit among the trees--or to actually live in a more quiet and less busy location, I have yet to find out.


Peace be with you,
~Lea


P.S.
Only a couple of hours after I wrote this entry, a possibility/option immediately opened up to me. Thank you, Great Spirit. I'll let you know how it goes, dear readers, in case you're looking for an inspiring true story. Much love to you today and always.