As much as it is my daily intention to stay in a place of balanced harmony there are times I get thrown off kilter with distractions that pull me away from my grounded center. Some people carry the illusion that a peaceful life means there is an absence of conflict and challenges . My belief is that times of challenges are the best and most rewarding catalysts that catapult me into being pushed out of my comfort zone in order to experience a fresh perspective about myself and the world.
The human experience comes with ebbs and flows of emotions that are often attached to the situations life offers us. How could we ever know contentment and joy without walking through sadness and the anguish of grief ? When I am willing to claim the truth that sometimes life can just be crummy I am in a state of awareness that it is just a time to hug that crumminess and not give up on knowing the constant is in change. Nothing lasts forever and this too shall pass.
I often write in my journal solutions I have found in my journey as a human because it helps me to remind myself of what has worked in the past. You may or may not relate that at an earlier time in my life I thought life was supposed to look like a 1950’s tv show where everyone smiled at each other and pretended there was never room for a negative and imperfect thought and action. I choose to no longer be one of the walking zombies with a big smile on my face 100% of the time especially when that old monkey wrench of strange challenges is thrown at me. However, during those times there are things I can do although sometimes a bag of chocolate chip cookies seems to be my first go to activity!
Some ideas of maintaining harmony and peace even when our life feels dark and conflicted:
*Write a gratitude list of what is actually good in present life
*Practice mindful breathing or meditation times without inserting a judgement of how you carry it out.
*Say no to people , activities, and situations that are draining our energy; create time and write it on our daily agenda things that really matter to our heart and soul.
*Spend time and connect with nature. Practice quietude listening to birds offering a symphony, put your hands in the dirt of Mother Earth, and go for a silent walk.
*Surrender unrealistic expectations we have of ourselves; Self compassion of self can lead to compassion for others and situations. Accepting our imperfect flaws of character is a step into loving who we really are.
*Create and cultivate a tribe of like hearted people including friends, professionals (such as a coach, mentor, or counselor) who truly support your well being even when you feel out of touch with reality and sane thinking.
Cultivating harmony during times of distress and challenge calls for intentional acts of inner work and awareness. Authentic harmony by no means does not mean all will be perfect or be without things going haywire. What it does mean is we can stay grounded in our inner resilience walking our respective journey until the sun shines on us again and radiates hopefulness as we trust the best is yet to come.
Jaguarwind 
Thanks for sharing what works. It’s all about what works and gratitude works.
Excellent reminders, Jennye! Thanks! Hope all is well with you.
Last week I traded with a client who did an energy session on me, including the use of tuning forks. I was immediately reminded of the brief, and very powerful tuning session you did on me at Earth Fare!
My pacemaker has settled in nicely and I am feeling very grateful. My energy has been more consistent, as has my mental focus and attention. Life is good.
Love and appreciation, Janet
Thank you Janet! So glad life is smiling upon you:)