I adhere to the concept that everything happens for a reason. I am unconvinced that things just happen randomly. This idea not only explains that I do not know everything, but it also grants me peace in circumstances beyond my control. I consider this to be a life motto.

Do you have a life motto? How does it guide your life?

For example, I do not have a lot of stress in my life because I know that whatever is happening is part of a greater scheme than I can see, so I just do what I can in the midst of the chaos of the moment.

The old adage comes into play here – If a tree falls in the forest does it make a sound if no one hears it. If I don’t know what the purpose of the situation does it render it less relevant? For me, as the adage, the sound happens whether I hear it or not. The situation’s purpose happens whether I know it or not, whether its resolution affects me or not.

This can certainly be frustrating if I let it, but what’s the point in that?

I embrace the zen of peace in all circumstances.

Let the events unfold.

Assess the situation.

Question, what can I do?

Do, what I can.

Then, let the world evolve as it is destined to do.

Today, this is increasingly difficult, as we are presented with so many unknowns that have serious ramifications in a global arena. Covid 19 spread, global warming, political and civil unrest. It seems as though everything is crashing down around us, and we do not see a crack in the walls that are stretching further up and out.

What’s the purpose of all this unrest? What’s the end-game?

When I focus on the outcome, I find conflict with the ‘zenattude’ that I have cultivated, and worry sets in. This inner chaos sets my Type A tendencies into overdrive, and I set about positioning the importance of my involvement.

I question this hamster wheel thinking, and circular, yet pointless activity. This brings me back to me.

If I have done what I can to do my part as my conscience compels, I am complete in my participation, and I can return to giving it back to its purpose and rediscover the balm.

I choose peace over pointless  productivity.