Inner peace

 We have to stop and reflect on inner peace. There are individuals that cause a disturbance to your energy and peace of mind, from time to time. Sometimes this individual can be a family member. Sometimes a client. We need to realize that no relationship is worth receiving abuse, especially if it is not in jest. To be lonely and without people is probably better than to be with someone who is abusive. I count myself fortune to have one person who provides a positive energy in my life.

There is a saying, "if you find someone who can stand your presence, hold on for dear life." Well, in my case, she can stand my presence and I try to be a good person for her.

Being at inner peace require conquering our demons. Call them addictions, call them mental health struggles, whichever. Usually we have to find a pyramid of stability centering around good finances, followed by good health. I place finances above health because in this world, for better or for worse, we need money to survive. We need money for everything.

But once a certain financial stability has been achieved, then health can be a good pursuit. As I age, I realize that health is pretty much all we have, or near to it. Conquering our addictions, eating well, getting out - these are all things that lend themselves to achieving a degree of inner peace.