DianeCA: The Budists believe you cannot achieve real peace until you have full enlightenment, the knowledge of life, so this is an understandable way of looking at it. I try to achieve as much peace as humanly possible shall we say. Believe me I do lose it occasionally

These days, it’s sometimes worth waiting in the longer queue at the supermarket because i know the person who’s serving me will guarantee a much higher chance of a positive outcome compared to a known grouch (someone who doesn’t like their job, taking it out on people or presenting with lethargy & apathy towards their work). I’m starting to block those who give me negative vibes – or make myself less-open to being disrupted by their energy as I choose to invest more time/energy with others who give something positive into the community.

DianeCA: Taking care of who you surround yourself with, who you have contact with, even who is running the checkout lines are important ways of reducing your frustration and holding on to your inner peace. My main mantra is pick your battles. I am willing to stand up for what is important to me, but also let a lot of the small stuff just roll off my back. A catty remark, a little jibe, or a crancky service person just isn’t worth letting it get under my skin. I chalk it all up to the belief that anybody can have a bad day!

DianeCA: Hi! Glad you liked it, hope you have found your peace today!

cant agree more,and sometimes it is just so tiring to “act” as what people expect you to be.me,in my part,i care about people,my neighbors and everyone,but i just wanna be me and let them think what they want to.LOL!maybe the effort is double coz like you,i live in a foreign world.

i often tell to everyone,my family,students,friends,acquaintances…

do not give the dirt to someone in order to praise or hail yourselves/others.

just a simple rule of life…

DianeCA: Do not give the dirt to someone in order to praise or hail ourselves…. That is a good phrase to remember!! And now your wisdom and philosophy is shared in Norway and around the world Cool huh!

peace of mind!!money cant buy it,right?im a little disturb lately coz of moving and everything,but i think i have it deeply

have a great week ahead of you!

Your post is a great reminder though and when I think of it: I feel quite well being myself

DianeCA: As long as you are doing what makes you happy, what you feel good about doing then you are probably doing the right thing. It is really important to live in the moment because this very moment is one you can’t get back. As far as I know there are no ‘do overs’ in this life. You may start over as often as you want but mistakes made are made and time wasted is gone forever. Live your life in the NOW!! And even though you shouldn’t pay too much attention to what other people think…I think you are just super just the way you are!!

Happy Valentine’s Day and thank you for visiting my blog, I truly appreciate it

Very true that people worried too much what other people think about them. As for me, being an optimistic person I am frank and sincere and if people are cynical I always try to let them see things in different perspective.

Sadly Diane, over at my workplace fellow colleagues are too materialistic and worried about things that they ‘don’t have’ that they are always struggling ‘internally’ without a peace of mind.

I am happy and contented and I don’t have to live to other people’s expectation…I am simple me

DianeCA: Keep on being simple you, that is the best thing you can do. You are so right, materialism is another big theif of our peace, creating a ‘need’ we don’t really have and making us waste our time and money on things without true value. Thank you for adding that to the list!!
Have a wonderful day and I will be back

Happy Valentine x millions!!!

I know it will be filled with a lot of Love… and then some Love again.

Simply LOVEly

((Hugs From The Love Bugs))

DianeCA: Thanks for the hugs, I did indeed have a lovely Valentine’s day!! I am glad you have a good deal of inner peace, some people just seem to be lucky that way. I have an impression of you as very down to earth so I can understand your positive attitude!

The second thief, too, has never had a place in my heart. I do not dwell on the past or the wrongs (if there are any) committed against me.

I am not sure about the third thief. I certainly have expectations of myself and I do not always meet them.

My main thieves are a tendency to distraction and, more recently, a sense of “what’s the point?” Even if I do something, who will recognize it? Who will care? Why does it matter?

When I was younger, I would just do it. Now I wonder why I should bother. I wish I could recapture the enthusiasm of my youth.

DianeCA: I am glad you do not fall prey to too many theives of your peace, because peace is yours for the asking as long as you open yourself up to it. I know what you mean about the tendancy to distraction as I can wander off in all directions myself!! Frankly I usually have very high expectations of myself which are impossible to meet, but I try to take a look at what is realistic in a given situation. I do hope you an recapture some of the enthusiasm of your youth, but my intuition tells me that some days you have that, others not…you are not long from the path!

DianeCA: Thank you so much for your praise and your hug. I work a lot with people who have anxiety and depression, the two are like twins and often go together. I wish you all the luck in the world and you can email me anytime. Sorry I am a bit late replying, I have a week long exam (paper) which is distracting me from blogging…