signs of serenity

This is my first blog. I didn't even know what one was until few weeks ago. To me it is a journal where I can write my thoughts outloud. Maybe you might have some of the same or maybe not. I chose the title Signs of Serenity because that is what I hope this year will be about for me. My last couple years have not been serene" (peaceful) to say the least. Like many of us, I have been through trials and tribulations, from losing a job, family emergencies, empty nest issues and processing my own thoughts and feelings about life.

Iwant to teach others, through coaching or teaching (both the same) things I wished others would have taught or shown me. I know sometimes we are all bull headed and want to try things our selves. But why, it would be so nice if people just listened to others and gained wisdom that way. But I guess then it wouldn't have as much meaning now would it. Serenity to me means, peace, contentment, not just on the outside but on the inside as well. Even though the inside does't show as much, this is where often the most chaos and pain takes place. So many people want to skip the inside and try and change the outside. But I leaned long a go that it just doesn't work or is an "instant" fix and one that is temporary. To quote Susan Jeffers, in her book, FEEL THE FEAR AND DO IT ANYWAY. Some of us need a little kick in the behind to do this. I say when your reality sucks real bad or is too painful, we will embrace the fear and make changes anyway. Isn't that crazy. Why can't we make things simple and peaceful and embrace every experience good or bad, process it and move on. That is the only way to find peace. On some level, we must trust our souls and selfs and do it anyway.