As the morning began, I thought about what I wanted to go into the day with as my intention, and I immediately knew the answer.
My intention for today is Peaceful presence. For me, this means being aware of experiences in the day that help me to receive the Peace that is around me, as well as being the Peaceful presence that others need to receive.
When I left to go run errands this morning, there was a large tree limb across the road, blocking me from getting out. My choice was to stay calm, and to help my friend, Tina cut and carry the pieces of wood to the truck, and then down to the wood pile. As the rain poured upon my shoulders, I was aware of the ease with which Tina and I worked together, and I felt the presence of Peace.
In each place I stopped to do an errand (my friends Denise and Rick are loaning me a car), I consciously engaged with the people handling my transaction – inviting a moment of connection, conversation and sometimes, laughter.
The presence of Peace is everywhere. I find that when I choose to be in Peaceful presence, I draw people to me who are attracted to the energy they feel. Unfortunately, with so much negativity and anger in the world around us, it is sometimes difficult not to get caught up in the energy of it. Fortunately, there is also a current of Peaceful, present energy that is available to each of us. Let’s stand together in the energy of Peace; it is nourishing, strengthening and empowering. And in Peaceful presence, together, we can accomplish anything.