This Week... Peace & Other Good Things!

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Diary Entry: Learning Peace.

The evening finds me on the back verandah, a familiar sanctuary where time seems to slow down. The sun is making its descent, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink. My chickens, faithful companions in their own right, are winding down for the night, their soft clucks a comforting backdrop to the quiet symphony of nature. And above it all, the laughter of kookaburras rings out, a reminder of the simple joys of life.

As I sit here with my mug of coffee, I can't help but reflect on the journey that has brought me to this moment. It's been a year of struggle, a year of wrestling with my own mind. A year ago, I was engulfed in a relentless battle against negative thoughts, each day feeling like an uphill climb towards an elusive peace.

I remember those moments of despair when I would ask myself if I would ever find solace again. If the chaos within would ever quiet down long enough for me to catch my breath. But here I am, testament to the resilience of the human spirit, finding myself surrounded by a rare stillness that I once thought was beyond reach.

Embracing peace, I've come to realize, is a journey in itself. It's not just about the absence of noise or conflict, but the presence of a deep-seated contentment that transcends the chaos of everyday life. It's about learning to surrender, to let go of the need to control every aspect of my existence, and to simply be.