What is peace to you? Is it a quiet space within your home? Is it when you feel no worry at all? The more mature I grow, the more I realize how imperative peace is. There have been times in my life when I felt so confused and there was so much turmoil going on within my life and around me. Sometimes, I’d have to run right into my home and shut the world out because I felt if I did not shut out the world, I would lose it! 

I started praying more, journaling, and meditating. I realized the distractions that were disrupting my peace were happening because I allowed them into my world. I started to listen to my inner being (I call it the voice of God) and moved accordingly. If I was around someone and my energy was off, I knew I had to limit my interacting with that person. Peace is something we all deserve and no one is worth us losing peace. 

I want you to have the unshakeable peace we all deserve.  Start evaluating your circle of people, the things you watch and listen to and how you feel during those interactions. Believe you deserve to be at peace, no matter what’s going on around you. Remember, when peace is lacking, you open yourself up to other unwanted situations (i.e. illnesses, mental distress, etc.). 

Decide today that you are deserving of having peace that surpasses all understanding and will guide your heart. Have an amazing day and if you feel up to it, share ways you maintain peace

This was written by our contributing writer, Ranice C. Harper.