Death is coming

The closer death creeps up upon me the less I am able to understand the reasons for life or living.

Yes I have experienced a close family member dying and unlike television it takes decades to handle such a thing. To think I am going to put my family through such a thing when I finally leave is more horrific to me than the thought of death itself.

My life was and is still a learning experience but when all said and done what am I to do with all this accumulated learning over my lifetime if I just die. There is no logic or reason to this.

Long ago I became aware that the God story that is sold to the majority is just a nice story to give mankind with a message of a basic layout of how nice life could be if everyone followed these ideas. Not many in life do and if one thinks about it the good and evil structures actually depend on each other. The good that can be experienced in life is only understood as good when there is it's opposite to compare it to. This is not rocket science only common sense in reality. I am not saying we need to experience bad but understanding in it is needed to appreciate the great things many of us can have in our lives. From birth to death there are many ways mankind helps his fellow man. How many ways can you help?


Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Simple Steps For Finding Peace Within Yourself

By Lisa Phillips


A combination of work, family, and all the random things life tends to throw at you, can leave you feeling exhausted. Sometimes, you do not even notice that you need a break, until your body starts to fail you. One way to prevent this from happening is by finding peace within yourself. This process can seem long and tedious, but the results are worth the effort. Everyone has their way of approaching this matter, but here are some things that will be common to most.

You will notice that a lot of your stress and anxiety is caused by worrying about things you did, and things you have not yet done. Living in the present does not mean being carefree, it simply means accepting that there are things you have no control over. Forgiving yourself and other people will help you let go of the past. As for the future, you simply need to take it as it comes.

Everybody knows someone who they think needs to slow down. Maybe they work too hard or even party too much. However, when looking at other people, you tend to overlook the things you do. Taking some time to look at what you are doing, gives you the chance to evaluate your choices. After this, you should make a journal and start prioritizing all the things that need to be done every day.

To find inner peace, you first need to let go of all the negative feeling you may have. This does not mean calling people to rant or breaking all the cups. You should simply cut ties with the people who you feel contribute to these feelings. Even tidying the house can help to get over emotions like anger and grief. After doing this it will be easier to start focusing on the positive things.

Before you find peace in yourself, you need to accept the way you are. You can change some aspects of your appearance and personality, but this will need to be a personal choice. Every once in a while, schedule a day to spend alone, doing what you like. This is one of the most important steps of this journey, because it will also teach you how to appreciate other people.

Meditation is another way to find inner peace. All day, you might be surrounded by noise, and the only quiet moment you may have is just before you fall asleep. You can start by meditating for five minutes every day. This allows you clear your mind and rid yourself of negative feelings and emotions. You do not need to pull out a mat in the middle of the work day simply looking for a quiet corner, will work.

Nature can be very therapeutic. If you live in the middle of a city, try going to the park now and then. You can also join people going on hikes, or fishing trips. Simply being in this environment forces you to slow down and eventually relax.

There are numerous benefits associated with being at peace with yourself. You stop seeing flaws in everything and everyone, and this makes you a lot happier. By meditating, you sharpen the mind, and this will allow you to do one activity successfully and for longer.




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