One day, no sooner had I read this peaceful prayer, “Lord,
let me be an instrument of Thy Peace,” when all kinds of things came flooding
in to test my peace.
I’m sure you can all relate to times in your life when it seems
that everything is breaking down. In the span of one month at my house, the washing
machine broke, the water heater sprung a leak, and the dryer burned out. My initial
response was to feel aggravated and frustrated with what I thought was a lot of
poorly timed bad luck.
Sure, it is easier to feel peaceful when everything is going well,
but you can choose peace even when things don’t go your way. The challenge
for all of us is to find peace even amid the chaos, crises, and challenges of
life.
So, I decided to give peace a chance. I wanted to shift my experience
to these ordinary events and maintain my peace.
The first thing I did was change my attitude about what was happening.
Instead of complaining and acting like a victim to these breakdowns, I thought
about the end result. The good news is that we were getting an upgrade—three
new energy-efficient appliances.
The change of attitude allowed me to expand my thinking and get
creative. The cleaning up that we did in our physical environment has shifted
the energy in our home. My energy field now vibrates at a more positive frequency.
I learned that clearing space and creating a pleasant, attractive physical environment
supports me in achieving my personal goals.
When things break down, it could be because change is just around
the corner. Something new may be ready to come into your life. In order for
the new stuff to arrive, you have to make room for it and let go of the old stuff.
You may have the evidence that the old stuff isn’t working anymore, yet
you resist getting rid of it. You are comfortable with how things are—even
if not up to full capacity. You rationalize that it’s “good enough.”
Are there things in your life that you are settling for because
you believe that you are powerless to make a change? Did you know that 95
percent of us can successfully make a change when we feel supported and have someone
who can hold us accountable? You have the power to make a change.
It may be a stretch financially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually
to replace the old with something that works better—and gives you greater
peace. This goes for the attitudes, thoughts, and behaviors that no longer contribute
to your peace. Whatever happens in your life, give peace a chance. PE
