Passionate Theme of the Day: Peace of Mind

“All we are saying is: Give Peace a Chance.” ~John Lennon

Thought it was appropriate to use this quote on this day of remembrance of John Lennon’s death. I love the Beatles and Lennon’s music. His words are filled with love and joy and peace and happiness. He instilled hope and faith and positive vibes in our world. His energy lives on though his music and I thank him for that eternal gift.

That got me thinking. What would the world look like if we lived in Lennon’s version of it? How would we love and play and work and connect? How would we love ourselves? How would we connect with and love our neighbors? What would we do to nurture our environment? How would we change our language? Our behavior?

What I love most about Lennon’s message is that he understood that change happens one person at a time. That by changing ourselves - doing OUR work - we would indeed change the world. His message reflects Ghandi’s “Be the change you wish to see in the world”.

So many people live in a “self-hating” state of mind. Some folks don’t appear as self-haters. In fact many are care-takers wanting to “fix” or make things better for others. With so much focus on others, it takes the spotlight off of them, so they don’t have to look inward. (I am aware that as a coach and a “helper” I could very well be accused of the same thing).

But I have done and continue to do my internal work. It’s an on going process. Reading, workshops, meditation, prayer, therapy, coaching…you name it, I’ve probably tried it. I believe in helping others by helping myself first. That begins with our perception of self.

I’m facing this challenge with a loved one right now. This person is deep “in it”. She keeps re-creating and re-attracting - negative, low energy, and unhappy situations for herself. Until she changes her MIND about her reality, her reality isn’t going to change. She keeps waiting for someone or something from the outside to rescue her. But the only thing that can save her - IS her.

My wish is that my loved one and anyone else out there that wishes to “see” something other than their current situation decides to “give peace a chance”. Meaning, they choose peace of mind over fear, negative thinking, depression, anger, resentment or complacency. My wish for them is a peaceful mind, a peaceful heart, and a peaceful spirit.

If we wish to see global peace, we must first envision inner peace. Our outer world is always a reflection of our inner world. Never the opposite. Envision peace in your heart and you will begin to see peace in the world.

Spread the love. Shine your light. Peace out!

Kammie K. – Peaceologist