SEEKING PEACE WITHIN?

SEEKING PEACE WITHIN?
SEEKING PEACE WITHIN?
For years, the inside of me knew very little peace. I found fleeting moments of serenity when I was in warm sunshine coupled with “greener pastures” or the waves and smell of the ocean. But just fleeting. When I left these places, turmoil resumed and serenity was something I wanted all too much.
I tried to escape the world and unrest through various methods, numbing myself with chemicals or electing, often under the influence, to use other people to give me pleasure and satisfaction. Can you relate?
Unfortunately, when the influence of substance or human incident was over, my inner turmoil was still there. My life did not offer a lot of hope.
Today, I have peace within a vast majority of time. I’m filled with hope each day and thoroughly enjoy serenity. What a magnificent change.
Taking an honest look at ourselves is necessary if we want peace.
Scary stuff, this taking an HONEST look at ourselves.
The process I used, and the process I coach clients through is based on the principles found in the 12 steps. They are a model for good mental hygiene. Personally, I needed help from experts to get me through the process, particularly as it related to taking an honest look at me.
In the 12 steps, Step Four asks us to admit our character defects. That's not an easy assignment.  How "defective" could we be? In truth, we do have many assets, and it will help us to admit our defects if we also own our assets.
I am constantly amazed by the great psychological principles the 12 steps embrace. In the life of my past, it was almost an impossible task for me to step outside of myself and take an objective and honest look at myself. Until I did, it was impossible to make the changes I needed to make. My own experience substantiated by working with others, verifies those who do this work thoroughly get a new insight and understanding of who they are, and in doing the work prior to this step coupled with the insight the step provides, gain the courage to make major change in their life.
So back to the original question-are you seeking peace within?
If your answer is yes, and you know that inner peace will allow you to make major positive changes in your life, there is help available based on 12 steps that can make it happen. All you have to do is honestly reach out! (www.hopeserenity.ca)