Conversation – 26

An Inner Choice

Peace starts within us — we cannot bring to the world what we do not have to offer.
At times, we look at the outside world and find it in a state of seeming chaos or disorder. We feel compelled to transform the situation from one of turmoil into one of peace, yet we are often disappointed in our best attempts to do so. One reason for this is that we cannot bring to the world what we do not have to offer. Peace starts in our own minds and hearts, not outside of ourselves, and until its roots are firmly entrenched in our own selves, we cannot manifest it externally. Once we have found it within, we can share it with our family, our community, and the whole world. Some of us may already be doing just that, but for most of us, the first step is looking within and honestly evaluating the state of our own relationship to peacefulness.

Interestingly, people who manifest peace internally are not different from us; they have chattering thoughts and troubled emotions like we all do. The difference is that they do not lend their energy to them, so those thoughts and feelings simply rise and fall like the waves of the ocean without disturbing the deeper waters of peacefulness within. We all have this ability to choose how we distribute our energy, and practice enables us to grow increasingly more serene as we choose the vibration of peace over the vibration of conflict. We begin to see our thoughts and feelings as tiny objects on the surface of our being that pose no threat to the deep interior stillness that is the source of peacefulness.

When we find that we are able to locate ourselves more and more in the deeper waters and less on the tumultuous surface of our being, we have discovered a lasting relationship with peace that will enable us to inspire peace beyond ourselves. Until then, we help the world most by practicing the art of choosing peace within.

@kittengirl,

Wishing you a wonderful Friday Kitten. 🎈😎

@71flowerchild,

Good day in Texas or New Mexico just be safe and enjoy the summer.
Sending hugs to Mabel and Little D. 💕😎🎈

@sheba2011

I was trying to say that it wasn’t necessary to start a new thread. Windows went down big time yesterday. It affected all businesses (HSN also) and even us. I actually thought it was due to the deluge of rain that went on for hours. But it seems it was a “blue death.” What caused it, no one is quite sure. All I can say is that it was a “wonky” kind of day. If you go into the MSN news, you will probably be able to read what happened.

I am fine. Yesterday was OK, but did not see hubby. Instead worked on clearing the desk to find important papers, etc.. I did locate, finally, what I was searching for. The desk and floor are a mess, but now, thankfully, I have the plastic bins in place and a filing system that will keep things where they belong. One good thing out of this, I found more items to donate. So gradually, the clutter is subsiding.

See you have cooled down some. Still hot and humid with temps in the 90s and high humidity as well. I am taking precautions to keep hydrated. Water in the frig to carry wherever using a carry on cooler that is extremely light weight. I usually use this for my dinner with hubby.

Now heading for the shower. Will write more later.

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. 😘🎈I know one more day before your sister leaves.
I am wishing her safe travels. 🎈😎

Just relax today a lot was going on yesterday on the site.

Kiss your sister and enjoy this Friday.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. How are things going for you? Well this is the
Conversation Thread number 26 in ten years. 😎🎈

I hope you like it and welcome to the new thread.

Hey did you get your Rarities Earrings? I hope they fit you perfectly. 🎈😎

Oz is beautiful today we are in the 70’s and I am loving it.

Wishing you Happy Trails and a great workout. 😘🎶😎

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 🎈😎What an odd day yesterday day was
on the HSN Site. I knew it was not my system I saw things happening throughout the day
and just like that the thread changed of course other things were going on too.

I hope all is back to normal for everyone.

Oz is very nice today we are in the 70’s and I love it. The moon was beautiful last night. 💕

How are things going for you Oodie? I hope things move along nicely getting hubby
where he needs to be. First and foremost be able to stand and then homeward bound. 🎈

Looking forward to hearing from you I hope the weather is nice for you today.

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida and I do hope it is cooler. 🎈😎Hey welcome to my
Conversation number 26th Thread. I see I have to change it more often. I had one
Conversation Thread that ran for two years. Oops! I should if I did it right have around
50 Conversation Threads. Anyway it’s the quality not the quantity that counts.

I hope the little critters are enjoying your wonderful food. 💕😎

Last night was a full moon and I had everything including possums come by to eat.
I made sure to put out plenty of water.

I am finally over those vaccines and feeling great. 😎💕

@loaf,

Good morning to you on this beautiful Friday. Loaf check in when you can and yes
this is a new thread. 😎🎈

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