Finding Peace and Center

I have spent many days in my life looking for the meaning in life. I look now knowing that meaning is so very perceptional. I have learned in my life through having faced my own mortality that few things are worth stressing over. If in life we can learn to accept things as they are and accept each other then we can know peace. I try to live my life with grace and dignity. Look for joy in the simple things. I just spent a few moments staring into the clear afternoon sky  just experiencing the beauty in it. None of us knows how long we have here on this planet and that should not cause fear in us but inspire us to live and love fully. I have learned these things and continue to experience them daily. No matter what pain I go through or how hard everyday life may get try just for today to love. I know that I may never meet the man of my dreams or have all of these amzing and fabulous things that I want. I know however that I have what I need and get to love those around me. I hope that when my time on this earth is done that I leave behind love and joy. So do not regret what could have been but love and enjoy what is. In doing this we can know peace. There is release in surrender, strength is developed through facing challenges, wisdom is gained by learning from our failures and trying again making the needed adjustments. If you find something in your life unacceptable to you change it. Do not complain about your circumstances change them. Never give up on what you want, because when you give up on what you want you are really giving up on yourself and there is nothing sadder. I am a people pleaser by nature and I am learning how to say I am sorry that is just something I cannot do or I am sorry I cannot take on your emotional, relationship, or self-esteem issues. I have to do this so I have enough energy to take care of myself so I can follow my passions and dreams, so I can love myself. I am not saying that you cannot lend a listening ear or a shoulder to cry on but it is not our responsibility to rescue, save, or fix anyone. Our jobs in this life is to make sure that we love, care for, and nurture our spirit. Only when we do these things for ourselves can we begin to be of service to our fellows.

XOXO,
Natalia