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Peace of Mind
Peace of mind is achieved when our thoughts are free of fear, and we
have a belief in ourselves. This belief assures us we can handle our
daily challenges: We know we’ll be able to respond by making appropriate
choices and decisions when needed, no matter what events affect our
lives. This belief provides an inner security most of us want to
experience.
Unfortunately, many people lack such a belief, and consequently they
worry and fret about the future. They worry about what is going to
happen to them or someone they love. They worry about possible
situations they might have to face, and fear they won’t be able to deal
with them (fear of inadequacy). They doubt their own abilities and the
abilities of others. Obviously, such doubts and fears about the future
interfere with peace of mind.
In reality, many people are so accustomed to living without peace of
mind that they don’t know how it feels to have a mind that is free.
Consequently, it can be difficult for them to recognize when they’ve
lost their peace of mind. In this case a good indicator would be a
generalized feeling of unrest or anxiety that has no connection with a
specific situation or event. In other words there is no good explanation
(in terms of what is happening right now) for being ill at ease.
As soon as we recognize we are without peace of mind, we can reinstate
it. We must first release our fear, because fear could be present
somewhere in our thoughts. Then we can demand peace of mind. It is that
simple. As with releasing fear, though, it may be necessary to make this
mental demand frequently at first. By disciplining ourselves to release
fear and demand peace of mind, we can open up a whole new experience in
living—one where peace of mind is the norm—not the exception.
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