I recently came across this phrase in the book of Proverbs, and it caught me by surprise. This isn't because I hadn't read it before — I have been reading God's word constantly, but somehow this verse just never stood out to me, or perhaps I just hadn't noticed it. This is the power of meditation; I took my time to dwell on that verse that day.
“No wonder I haven't been sick this year. It's because I've been pursuing peace all this time,” I thought to myself.
It's not that I didn't already know the value of peace. It's not as though I hadn't understood that life is better when you prioritise peace over anything else, leading to a healthier life. It wasn’t even a new concept to me, nor did I doubt that, without peace, one becomes snared in life's worries. I have known this truth for years, and it is what makes me value my peace above everything else.
Coming across that Bible verse and relating it to my own life, not having been sick all year wasn't entirely new to me. I have sought peace for as long as I can remember, aware of how vital it is to my well-being.
I know that finding calmness and tranquility, even amid life's hardships, uncertainties and adversities, has shifted my mindset. It has helped me focus on the present rather than worry about a future that is not certain, trusting that God is in control.
It took me a while to truly digest that verse, connecting it to my own life, my determination to avoid unnecessary conflicts, and my choice to live simply, grateful for what I have. I avoid worrying about things beyond my reach or feeling angered on what I lack, as these anxieties rob us of life's true beauty — the beauty of living in the moment and relying on God for tomorrow.
Many people strive for fame/popularity and join circles of friends who lead flamboyant lifestyles, chasing trends and keeping up apparitions. In the process, they lose sight of their own unique path. They succumb to the pressures of society, family, and life itself, becoming people-pleasers and losing the peace they desperately seek.
They put pressures on themselves with unnecessary concerns, and before they realize what is happening, they age beyond their years and suffer physically, emotionally and psychologically while scrambling to put their lives back together. But it's mostly too late for them.
For some, hard lessons arise from these experiences which they come back to learn, while others take longer to rediscover their purpose. After much reflection, they find themselves asking, “What was the point of all these pursuits if they never brought me peace?”
My code — one of many I live by is simple: to seek peace above all else, not exerting energy on things beyond my control or reach. With that peace within, I enjoy a healthy life, trusting that as long as God is in control and that He has my life in the palm of His hand, everything will unfold in its own time.
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I agree to you on the point that peace is very important for overall well-being.
The other day I was thinking what's the point of saving money if it doesn't bring me peace. If spending all the savings going to solve my problem why I should be hesitant. I will earn more if I have peace, but if the peace is lost nothing is valuable
It is until we understand that we can always earn more or do something in the best way when there is peace, we would always be in worry all our lives trying to make things work in the wrong way. When there is peace, the mind, too is clear. Thank you for your comment. Hugs 🫂 🤗
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Slow living is a very good approach to life. Instead of being in a state of constant rush and unnecessary competition, choosing to go at a slow pace is always a good option.
Exactly. Let's go at a slow peace and enjoy the beauty of it.
Having peace of mind is the best way to live on this earth. Sometimes, when I let go of an escalating quarrel, people see it as a weakness. Oftentimes, I wonder whether if I beat or hit this person, he or she dies. My peace of mind is gone just like that
That is it. Though some people think it is a sign of weakness if we don't fight back, not knowing we are pursuing peace and that is it. But sometimes, when it calls that we express our dissatisfaction, we shouldn't hesitate.
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