There is a lot of negative energy and craziness in this world. However, even in these times of great uncertainty, you can learn to live with inner peace.And, perhaps the key to feeling real peace is being able to accept what is. Acceptance simply means recognizing your ego’s voice and rejecting it. And, knowing that the only person you can change is yourself will enable you to do this. As soon as you start to think there is something not right, not the way it should be, or you become judgmental about a situation or a person—their words or behavior—you know you have moved away from accepting what is, by wanting to control what is outside of yourself. Today, consciously set your intentions to create the peace that you have been seeking. It begins and continues through becoming more aware of who you really are; knowing you are loved; making changes in the way you think and they way you speak to yourself; practicing loving-kindness, and accepting what is. As serenity and unconditional love fill your heart, you will accept that you cannot go back and let go of what you cannot control, you will find the peace that you have been searching for your whole life. You always have a choice to practice stress or peace. Today consciously choose to accept life as it is right now and to be at peace.

Just for today, I recognize that peace begins within me. The more peaceful I am inside the more peace I have to share with others. I cannot fix other people. They must do their own work and they will do it when they are ready. I am at peace even in the midst of chaos. No person, place or thing has the power to upset me. I now live in peace and gratitude. Everything is working out for my highest and out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.