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Peace of Mind
I once had a revelation that seemed to resolve my anxiety and wrote
it down in this letter to myself, so I could maybe remember my way
back again. Maybe it'll help someone else, too, maybe you.
Dear Tom, Be at peace. Your job is not to find the right thing to do that will bring you peace or satisfaction, but to be at peace now, later, always, while doing whatever comes to you, is yours, to do. The secret is, peace first. If there is an actual worry about something, then of course, do your duty with full commitment and energy and it is important not to hide these from yourself. Otherwise enjoy your peace and do not worry. Anything that isn't obviously bad is probably just fine, nothing to worry about. You can proceed with your daytime energy to do your day's work, using the resources that you have and that come to you to do the work that comes, without emotional angst - a burden that you can let go. The activity and burden of anxiety are far less important than your peace of mind and peace of heart. (From the low perspective on this as a battle, hold tight to peace, and fight your enemy, that self-defeating angst, as a pathetic and low waste of your goodness.) Take up your self confidence. Remember, Love conquers all. Deciding that peace matters most in your heart will help you to understand. All is one. Your former worries will be forgotten memories; the choices you worried about solve themselves through the energy of duty within your own capacity. You can rely on the comfortable playing out of stimulus and honest response, the selection of free choices, by ruling out the clear mistakes and, if you have it, by going with your inspiration. Life can be good. So be at peace as you live your life and remember this when you need it. Love, Tom 2/12/2002