My sister Maxine had this read during a staff meeting recently, by the principal at the school where she teaches. I really liked it and would like to spend some time on each one of them in depth throughout the month.
Symptoms of Inner Peace
By Carolyn Kell
1. A tendency to think and act deliberately from a centeredness within, rather than from fears based on past experiences.
2. An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment.
3. A loss of interest in judging others.
4. A loss of interest in judging self.
5. A loss of interest in conflict.
6. A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others.
7. A loss of ability to worry.
8. Frequent, overwhelming episodes of appreciation.
9. Contented feelings of connectedness with others and nature.
10. Frequent attacks of smiling through the heart!
11. Increasing susceptibility to kindness offered, and the uncontrollable urge to reciprocate.
12. An increasing tendency to allow things to unfold, rather than resisting and manipulating.
So, how about it? Do you have any of these symptoms of inner peace? I have to admit, there are a few that I would like to have more of! I would like to write about each one of these, one at a time, as the month goes on, starting tomorrow. I look forward to getting some input from you guys.
6 comments:
This was interesting. I have a few of them. But, I've got some ways to go. ~~~Pam
A pretty good attempt to explain it in words! I certainly have it more than I did 20 years ago! And I appear to have it more than many of the folks around me in the extended family and at work. But, who couldn't always use a little more! - Barbara
How I wish I could find inner peace but, it eludes me and has done so for the last 58 years. Maybe it will evelope me in the near future. I would sure like to have that feeling. My Regards, Bill.
Oh, I could work on some of these...definitely...I will save this entry of yours..thanks for sharing..-Raven
I love this and really look forward to reading what you have to say on each one. You can count on my input, can't promise when but I will be back! You are one of my very favorite in J-Land!
Martha :-)
dear Lori
hugs!
I think these are for saints ! some people have one or the other of themand I do think we do try to "grow" some of these characteristics
love,nat
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