Inner Peace

A part of me has the attitude of "go hard or go home" and I think in some situations it has served me well.  However, Italian culture is not based on the all or nothing attitude, and I think it has been a blessing for me here.

I had a conversation with a friend yesterday about how important it is to just observe sometimes.  We can learn so much just by allowing our senses to take over--mostly in terms of vision and hearing.  Gestures and body language, and even the choice of words people use can give us insight on that person and really allow us to see them in a new light.

I have come to appreciate the days I have in Italy where I can just be still and let my calm and silence be a reflection of my inner peace.  I truly feel that this allows me to reflect to others the foundation of a life filled with love and meaning.  I am able to better serve others and let my love shine by taking time to contemplate and have silence, while at the same time actively finding myself and building my faith--a faith in myself, in others, and in all of life.

In finding myself and building my faith in this earth that we live in, I am also better able to find what I can do and where I can be of best service to others.  I am more aware of what I owe and to whom I owe it.  What perfect timing to be in Italy, getting my Master's in a subject that I know will allow my talents and reason of being to evolve.

I have learned so much just in the classroom, and have so much written down I want to share.  The in-class learning, however is only a small portion of all I have learned in not even yet a month.  After a year I think I will know my true path and my purpose.  Until then, I will live as always with patience kindness and faith, while applying myself to good and positive things, and surrounding myself with the people who reinforce and deepen this path to purpose.