drwex | Journaling project, Day 4

Peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no chaos, trouble, or hard realities to deal with. Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still remain mentally, emotionally, and physically centered.

What’s something small that always brings you peace when you think about it? Why?

This is both an easy and a hard prompt. I don't think of "things" generally when I'm seeking inner peace. Usually my practice is just to let my mind wander where it will, note things that come up, and not dwell on anything. Very much a "thought as river flowing through me" metaphor. So it's hard for me to say "something would "always bring me peace" simply by calling it to mind.

The flip side of that is that I have spent time surrounding myself with things that I like and enjoy. I have a puppy and artwork and games and books, in all their forms. Maybe of all of them it'd be "music" because I listen to a lot of music and it has strong effects on my moods.

I know that there are people who have special "things" - talismans of a sort - I'm just not one of them.