Since there is no guarantee
in this life that we will live
out our years here on earth
unharmed and intact,
accepting the possibilities
without dwelling on them is
the first step.
daily, affecting countless
people of all ages. There are
plane and car crashes, oil spills,
forest fires, hurricanes and
tornadoes that dramatically
change lives in an instant.
With all of the potential
calamities and disasters
that can possibly occur in
our lifetime, it may seem
impossible to experience inner
peace. After all, we’re human.
The enemy of peace, which
is fear, seems normal and is
simply a natural part of life.
I believe peace
is what is
actually natural.
Although everyone may not
share my view, I refuse to get
caught up in mini wars in my
own life, knowing many of the
potential battles that exist
will not bring me peace in the
end. I can still be in peace
even if you disagree.
There is a simple habit I
have developed that keeps
me in a peaceful state (at
least, most of the time).
The key is to remember to
stay in the present moment,
rather than fast forward my
mind to the future where
fears can grow at warp
speed and my peace can
evaporate at the same pace.
If we are living our lives in
a state of gratitude and
appreciation for the simple
things, like fully being present
and enjoying a sunset, a hot
meal, a warm bed, and the
freedom to go and do what
we please with people we
love, rather than dreading the
time it will all be over, we can
always enjoy peace.
Fear changes nothing for the
better. In contrast, it robs us
of peace right now.
Since you only truly have this
moment, now, I encourage
you to step into it, feel it,
and enjoy the peace that is
always waiting for you there.
Eventually, with practice, fear
will loosen its grip, allowing
peace to simply be.
Kate transitioned from a 28 year nursing career to life coaching and as a personal fulfillment workshop leader
in 2001. After many years of coaching people from all walks of life, she and her business partner repeatedly
heard requests from their clients to combine joy and fulfillment with leadership principles.
It was that concept that led them to create their business, Triumph Leadership Group, where they focus on
training teams from all sized businesses to build positive and productive cultures.
Kate and her business partner, David Larson have co-authored two books, Wide Awake: Three Minutes a
Day to an Inspired Life and Heartfelt Leadership: Creating a Culture of Connection.
They believe when relationships don’t work, the business doesn’t work and that workers who share heartfelt
connections will help business thrive on every level.
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