Peace and contentment requires action. Consider all the sources and ways that you can soothe and nourish yourself in the deepest sense. Does it include time alone without distractions or time with people you cherish? Does it involve music, art, dance, or certain foods? Walks in nature, breathing in ocean forest scents and ocean air, gazing at ever-changing cloud formations are common experiences that transform stress and struggle to ease and flow in life. Create a list of all the things that help you regain balance. Peace and contentment comes in moments that you mindfully re-balance self!

Cultivate faith in life. Bring your heart to the highest level of trust possible. Have faith that all will work out, as it was meant to. Life is a mystery. We do not know everything. We cannot know everything. Therefore, we need to stay open to unknowns and possibilities. We need to trust life and trust it to the degree of letting go attachments and expectations of how we think things should be. When we surrender to the moment and embrace faith, we are more likely to experience peace and contentment. Breathe in love. Breathe out worry. Make this your daily ritual.

Resistance involves blocked energy. Release any resistance you may have with yourself or the world. Releasing involves letting go without judgement or force. Shift to a place of acceptance of all that is happening in the moment, all that is within you and before you. Hence you are not rejecting, avoiding or pushing anything away You are neither suppressing or ignoring what is happening within you but simply accepting what is here and now with an open and tender heart. Remaining neutral in the moment is key to peace and contentment.

It is our nature to be neutral and non-judging. Observe the nature of toddlers to witness the pure curiosity that is within them. Toddlers do not judge, compare, or even try to define what is before them. They experience the wholeness of the moment in the most authentic way. Embrace a beginners mind, like that of a toddler. This is where transformation takes place and peace and contentment become your reality!

Mindfully focus your attention on goodness and beauty. Focus not just on the larger, more common things in life such as beautiful sunsets and glistening water but also on the smaller, often overlooked things such as morning dew drops atop a leaf, the patterns of petals on a flower or scent of pine needles during a forest walk. It is the exquisite beauty offered by Mother Nature that gives us the power to transform emotions quickly to a place of calmness. Here, there is no room for anger or frustration, only contentment in the moment! Make this a regular habit and before you know it, peace and contentment will be a normal part of your daily life.

Peace is not dependant on external conditions. Release any need to control external situations or people. The only thing we can truly control in our life is ourselves. Trying to control others or situations is incongruent with peace, often leading to struggle and pain.

Life is filled with choices. We always have a choice in how we want to respond. Choose peace and peace becomes you, your way of living and being. Hence “I am peace.” “Peace resides within me.” This will be your reality!

Peace is something you create for yourself. Peace is not solely dependant on external conditions rather it is a state of being within oneself. Regardless of what is happening in the outer world, you can experience peace within.

Peace begins with alignment of all aspects of self. This includes your knowledge, skills, perception, intuition, creativity, experiences and emotions in life. Bring all these in alignment with your hearts desires and allow the beat of your heart to guide you each step of the way. Peace awaits, revealing the path to true contentment!

Personal power involves creativity. When you are able to express what is deep inside of you, magic happens! What touches your heart and soul ignites your personal power at its highest level. Whether it comes through spontaneous insights, art, or work, your creativity within holds all the rich gifts of authentic power.

Creativity is a process. No one knows the exact outcome. One idea leads to another, and another and another, until you surprisingly find yourself in a totally unexpected place … bewildered by your creation, growth and transformation in the moment.

Release any fears or limiting thoughts within. After all they are only thoughts and you are much more than your thoughts. The magnitude of who you are is that flame within, waiting your open attention and tender loving capacity to nurture the very best in you!

Dark emotions inhibit personal power. Anger, hurt, sadness and fear limit living life to its fullest and thereby accessing your true potential. When dark emotions prevail, it is necessary to practice forgiveness in order to maintain a sense of freedom to become all you were meant to be. 

Forgiveness does not come naturally but is a learned skill that requires on-going practice and an open heart. Transform dark emotions into light with focus on compassion and kindness. Open yourself to unconditional love and a future filled with hope. Release the past and embrace the miraculous treasures in the present moment. There are untold gifts awaiting your presence.

Your power comes from a combination of personal experiences, knowledge, skills, emotions, insights, intellect and creativity. When these are fully integrated, authentic power naturally surfaces. This source of energy is constant and stable. Authentic power is always available when you bring mindful awareness to your daily actions!