Who's That Girl?

I have been on a mission to find peace – peace internally and externally but also emotionally and spiritually.  For so many years I lived on edge and with constant fear and worry.  Whether it be about my daughter’s health, my late husband’s health and wellbeing or even financial worries and pressures that came with some of the hurdles in life. I have always felt as if I was walking on eggshells or on the brink of cracking, yet I always managed to pull it together and figure things out while saying “I just need peace”. I still find myself saying that now. I know others that are striving for that ultimate peace too, so I am not alone.  So how do we achieve that peace we are looking for and how do we ensure we nurture it and make it a part of our daily lives despite the constant challenges we face regularly?

I know some people find it through exercise, meditation, or even through journalling.  Some people turn to their faith and religion or others their vices and guilty pleasures but are all these things just a temporary fix?  Do any of them actually give you that zen feeling and get you through the daily pressures?  I hear all about self-care, making ourselves a priority and Lord knows I have been trying to do that as well, but again, is that enough?

I remember back at the peak of Covid when we were all on lockdown our family would go on hikes and nature walks.  I remember feeling peace out there in nature.  There was nobody around us and the world felt like it was on pause.  I remember the sounds of the birds, or the crunch of the ground below our feet and how crisp and clear the air was with every breath I took.  It felt as if we were so far away from anything and everything yet in reality, we were just an hour away from home.  In those hours of walking together it felt good doing something healthy, connecting and chatting as a family and just living in the moment.  Maybe that is where my peace is?  Out in nature on those hiking trails?  To be honest I haven’t had the courage to go back out on those trails because I was afraid of being flooded with memories but also because it was something we did all together.  Maybe that is something I need to work towards doing again once the weather gets better?  Maybe start with something small and work towards the bigger ones again.  Baby steps – kind of how I have been approaching everything since 2021. 

I am open to new suggestions as I continue on my path and would welcome hearing from those reading this post today to share what has worked for you.  Although every person’s peace could look a little different and although some things may work for one person and not the other, I am hopeful that through this journey I may stumble upon some new things too which I will share.

So please feel free to share your tips and tricks and maybe we can all find that peace we are so desperately seeking.

LM