From The Daily Dialogue
From The Daily Dialogue
Broadcast of 12/11/98
Subject: [DailyDialogue #337] Peace of Mind
"For true peace of mind we must acknowledge whatever fault we live upon, whatever time bomb ticks in our closet, and enjoy our Shangri-La nonetheless. it isn't the absence of the problem; it is how one lives in its presence that matters." - Chungliang Al Huang
A friend of mine died this week of a heart attack at 51. Another dear girlfriend in her early fifties is in the hospital scheduled for heart surgery this morning. Still another friend of the same age is in recovery from an operation on his heart.
Recently, I have been acutely aware that at any time, at any age, any one of us could be faced with a life-threatening situation. Illness and death are facts of life. Several decades ago, when my dear girlfriend's two uncles died of heart disease, technology didn't exist to keep them alive.
I am learning more about surrender. I am learning that there is nothing I can do to change the physical ailments of my friends. I can acknowledge my anger, sadness, fear and guilt and still choose to enjoy my life. I have found that by focusing on what I can do, visiting my friend in the hospital, greeting her with a smile, bringing her a teddy bear to sleep with, giving her healing tapes to listen to, supporting her in sharing her feelings and praying with her, we both experience greater peace of mind.
Experiment: Give the gift of yourself to your loved ones, letting them know how glad you are they are alive.
Affirmation: I am flying above the clouds, embracing life.
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