peace tips

Here are some tips on finding peace within yourself:

Read inspirational books, such as Peace Works.
Realize you cannot control every event in your life.
Organize your life in ways that reduce stress, rushing around, or forgetting things.
Behave with integrity, so you never have to look over your shoulder.
Make a "peace appointment" with yourself once a week, and write down those items and events that most threaten your sense of peace. Make an action list for resolving the top three.
Realize that most events are simply not worth worrying about or being upset about.
When you are worried about something, write down the worst thing that can happen. Then write down the most likely thing to happen. Cross out the worst thing and focus on the most likely thing.
When something upsets you, ask yourself if it is really that important.
When something upsets you, ask what you could do differently in the future. For example, if someone cuts you off in traffic, could you have left yourself more room or gone a less-traveled route?
Look for the positive part of a negative event.
If someone insults you, recognize that is only one person's opinion, and you are not obligated to refute it or insult that person back.
Recognize that each person is special in some way. You are special. You have gifts and interests that make you a worthwhile human being.
Accept that some people will like you, and some will not. Accept that some people will love you, and some will not.
Accept failings in other people. Nobody is perfect.
Accept failings in yourself. Nobody is perfect.
Live to your own expectations, not those of other people.
Meditate on peace, once a day. Fill your mind with thoughts of peace, and it will direct you toward peace. If you need help with such thoughts, get a copy of Peace Works to help you on your journey of peace.

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