madi’s place

Peace is probably the one thing we all want, not only world peace but also inner peace. Everything in our modern times is rushed. We get up in the mornings and rush to get things done so that we can miss the traffic and get to work on time. We rush to get the kids out of bed, to get them ready for school. Weekends we spend our time rushing around doing shopping or trying to get the things done that we do not have time for during the week. An easy way to keep the kids occupied is to send them to the movies or to let them play TV or computer games. We don’t get to relax anymore. Most of our illnesses are caused by stress. Both our physical bodies and our spiritual beings are tired and broken down. We just don’t have enough hours in a day to try and find that inner peace, even ten minutes is too much time.

We all know the saying “charity begins at home.” This is one of the most truthful sayings I have ever heard. It is not just applicable to taking care of our family and looking after their needs but it is also applicable to us. How can we look after others if we do not take care of ourselves? This does not imply that we must be selfish. Not at all, but how can we expect our children to eat healthy if we don’t or how can we expect world peace if we do not have that peace within ourselves? How can we expect God to answer our prayers if we don’t have time to give to Him? Have you ever wondered why you work your butt off but never get that increase you are so hoping for? It is all about the energy you are reflecting upon the world. And yes the way you feel does affect other people. This is easy to explain. Maybe you do not get that increase, even though your work is always done and is always on time, because you lack enthusiasm. Maybe your boss does not see the effort you put in because the energy you send out does not reflect it.

Have you ever noticed that when you are in a bad mood your kids are doing everything in their power to upset you more especially babies and toddlers? The reason is because they can feel that mommy is in a bad mood. When I wake up in the morning and I did not have a good night’s sleep I find that that will be the morning that my son does want to get dressed or eat when I want him too. This has been proven to me over and over again. When I wake up with a smile even if I did not have a good sleep things are a lot better. It is all because of that energy that they pick up.
Once you realise that all the negativity you experience is the result of the energy that you reflect upon the world, things will change for you. It does not take a lot of time to change these things. All we need to do is to decide what is important in life.

I also never had time for myself or the people I love, until we packed up and left the busy city for a simple life in a small town. This is when I learned what it is to have inner peace. To accept things the way they are and allow my mind to help me change the thing I don’t like. I have realised the almightiness of God and how small we really are when I cycle in the forest and I am surrounded by trees and the beauty of nature. When I opened my soul then I suddenly realised that God is busy with me every second of the day. I can feel his presence in the quietness of my soul. My husband and children mean more to me than a big house and a nice car. A smile from my daughter is worth more than millions in my bank account. Giving is now a pleasure.

The secret to inner peace and positive energy lies within ourselves, we must decide if we would like the time to spend to look for it. Is it one of those things we are willing to let go?