Trudging the Road of Happy Destiny

Perception

It is not a person, place, thing, or situation that is “horrible” or “awful” but rather my perception of it. I find that my perceptions can color life. When I am in a place of gratitude and acceptance the filter through which I see life is one where I can experience the feeling of serenity. When I am in the process of acceptance, weather it be of my circumstances in life or the traffic jams, I can find that quiet still peace inside. My acceptance is tied directly to mistaken beliefs, ego, expectations, and my perceptions. It is when I am fearful that I begin to let expectations drive emotions which in turn colors my perceptions in a fearful way that lacks gratitude and acceptance. The opposite of this is true and the resultant feelings are ones that can lead to a deeper level of acceptance and peace.

Today I will take the moments when I feel restless, irritable, or discontent and use them as opportunities to reconnect with the quiet still peace inside.