Calmness

(Picture taken by my sister Colleen at El Morro Fort in Puerto Rico)

I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world

and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.

~Elwyn Brooks White

Calmness

It can be quite challenging to remain calm and focused in the midst of any negative situations that may arise throughout the day. Sometimes it seems too easy to join in on the gossiping, bickering, or fighting that is taking place between friends, at home or even in the work place. By participating in these situations though, you are bringing nothing but chaos and dis-ease into your body. Let's compare these volatile situations (and that's what they are) to the great ocean. There are plenty of waves and rip tides occurring at the surface of the ocean due to weather conditions but you go a few feet down and what do you find, a state of complete and utter calmness. Let us learn from this great body of water. There are many scenarios that occur around us that can easily get us swept up into a state of negative emotions or even chaos. If we join in, we too become a raging storm but if we remain calm, center ourselves and keep our emotions off of the surface, we will not be affected. By not participating in these negative situations, you will bring much needed peace into your life and allow only positive situations to occur around you. Stay focused, stay calm and make it a point to walk away from any situation that will ultimately not bring you joy, peace or love.