Finding peace in what we can't change
Check - In April 14th to April 16th 2025
Finding peace means finding a sense of peace and comfort in siutations that are troubling or avoidable. It is seeking for peace in ways we are not always uncomfortable. When we seek peace we are wanting to be in comtrol of situations/
We all at times feel like this it called being a human being. It is recognizing that some situations we not be able to control the outcome but need to come to peace with it. Accept it for what it is. Sometimes we may not like what others think of us but we need to learn to accept it and know ourselves better. Maybe it is our actions or words spoken to others who may not accept it but that is life, we are all not perfect.
Having humor whether laughing or smiling at a comment or gesture is one way of having to deal with something which may not be able to be fixed. Making peace means to refusing to commit to an undesirable goal we value.
Examples of things we can control in our life:
the things we can't or things we can control:
What are some ways you look to control for peace in your life?
How do you change an unpleasant feeling or way?
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@pamharley003
Cultivating compassion and reminding myself that we all want to feel good helps me to feel at peace.
@amiablePeace77
We all tell ourselves we can only do the best that we can with things.
Trusting that whatever happens is for our best... one day we will see the wisdom of it all and glad that it happened the way it did instead of the way we wanted it.
@pamharley003
I really appreciate the way you highlighted acceptance as a path toward peace. I’ve come to see how powerful it is when we stop trying to control the uncontrollable—and instead, focus inward.
For me, creating peace often begins with pausing and checking in with myself. I try to ground my emotions by journaling or taking mindful breaks. When I feel unpleasant emotions creeping in, I remind myself that it’s okay to feel them, but I don’t have to let them drive my actions. Breathing room—both literally and emotionally—goes a long way.
And I couldn’t agree more about the role of humor. Even small moments of lightness can bring a sense of ease when things feel heavy.
@pamharley003
Being aware of my expectations.
If I am expecting things to be a certain way, then it is hard to accept when they are not. If I have more open/realistic expectations, it is easier to adjust.