Being peaceful is, quite often, difficult in the world we live in, but mostly because we choose not to be peaceful within ourselves. Finding peace within is a challenging but incredible journey. I now am able to much more often attain inter-peace thanks to the steadying influences I have in my life and all the reading and introspection I've done on my own. Below is a quote from a Vietnamese Zen Monk who is also a Christian. Contrary to popular belief it is possible to be a practicing Buddhist and believe in God. I've read almost everything he has written and I dream about one day going on a retreat to one of the centers he has created. His teachings have, on many days, comforted me and pointed me in a better direction.
If we are peaceful, if we are happy, we can smile and blossom like a flower, and everyone in our family, our entire society, will benefit from our peace.
-Thich Nhat Hanh, "Being Peace"
From "365 Buddha: Daily Meditations,"
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Lately, what I pray to God to help me with is having peace in my life and for those around me to feel peaceful within themselves. The prayer helps so much.
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