Thoughts on cultivating inner calm
I don’t wish for a life of ease and monotony. Well, not most of the time, anyway.
I do wish for a life full of experiences, honesty, challenge, and
beauty. But how do I balance this desire for a full life without
becoming the frantic, uptight version of myself?
A few years ago I asked two of my friends this exact question. These
women embrace a full life with grace. They have demanding jobs, family
commitments, volunteer positions, and homes to maintain. Yet, the
increasing demands on them are met with joy, humour, efficiency, and a
sense of inner calm.
Each of them shared a practical strategy they used to develop this
sense of inner harmony. Now, as I consider these ideas, I realize that
although their tactics are different, they both nurture self-discipline.
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