My Peace SanctuaryPeace of Observation

Dear Friend in Peace,

For quite some time now, my Spiritual guides have been clear with me about the importance of choosing observation as opposed to judgement in living a life of peace. A few years ago, they share this message with me:

"Your final healing comes as you totally give up judgment and guilt."

This simply had to be the photo to accompany the Peace of Observation since in the very openness and vagueness of the image, there is nothing here to judge or evaluate. Everything simply is. I remember taking this photo and being enchanted by the Spanish Moss dangling in the breeze. Looking at it and the clouds behind it filled my heart with peace. I remember sighing and feeling fully alive and aware in the presence of this simple peaceful scene. May it help us all remember what peace there is in simply being an observer...

You will notice they did not say: "It's okay for you to judge sometimes, especially if you feel like it." they said to totally give up judgment and guilt to heal.

I had the opportunity to live the truth of their wisdom and guidance this past week when bricks, mulch and soil were delivered and left neatly on one side of my driveway rather than arriving earlier when a friend was present to help me in the garden and we could have lifted and moved these heavy items together.

I observed myself desperately wanting to judge someone wrong and/or myself unfairly treated especially since I was not certain I could lift and move it all. Not enjoying the heaviness of blame and uncertain where the blame belonged anyway, I simply stopped. I stopped wanting to judge and observed.

I observed myself lifting bags and bricks and putting them where they needed to be. My attention turned to myself, and I realized any "problem" had been the desire of my mind to judge rather than allow and observe. As soon as I let go of my desire to evaluate, all was well. Being an observer freed me to simply be present and to be grateful for this opportunity to experience the joy and peace of being an observer rather than a critic or judge. I noticed I was able to lift and move the bags to the back. I was able to do all that was needed and was delighted and slightly surprised by my own strength. There was no problem and never had been a problem because everything just was, once I let go of the desire to evaluate and became an observer.

Being an observer of life in general and one's own life in particular offers freedom and profound peace. It creates space within us for peace which then extends outward to bring more peace into our homes, communities, nation, and world.

Everything that happens
can be an opportunity
to choose
Judgement or Observation
Misery or Peace

Thank you each and all for choosing peace in our thoughts, words, and actions. I welcome, encourage, and enjoy your comments, and ideas for creating more peace in YOUR heart along with any other comments and suggestions.

Yours in peace and love always,
Donna

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