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Fiordland National Park New Zealand Then it was as if I suddenly saw the secret beauty of their hearts, the depths of their hearts where neither sin nor desire nor self-knowledge can reach, the core of their reality, the person that each one is in God's eyes.   If only they could see themselves as they really are.  If only we could see each other that way all the time, there would be no more war, no more hatred, no more cruelty, no more greed... I suppose the big problem would be that we would fall down and worship each other.Quote by Thomas MertonTo learn more about Thomas Merton: http://merton.org/chrono.aspx#linksREFLECTION:Do you see the secret beauty in others?Is there someone you are struggling with?  Can you look with new eyes?If you can see them in a new way, who are they?Try this with someone you are in conflict with!Let me know... how did it turn out?

View of Abel Tasman National Forest New Zealand The lack of personal peace begins with judgment. You are not happy with what your friend did.You are unhappy with what a family member said about you.You do not like the reaction that an individual had to you.You didn't win.You don't like what you are wearing.This is pretty.That is ugly.You don't believe it.Your car broke down.This is not your political or religious belief, so it must be wrong.Imagine how peaceful you would be if you simply allowed all the people and situation around you to be what they are.Like and dislike are based in desire - choose not to be controlled by them, and your peace will not be dependent on the actions of other people or uncontrollable situations.FROM:  ABOUT PEACE 108 Ways To Be At Peace When Things Are Out Of Control by Scott ShawREFLECTION:Do you allow people to be who they are?Do you accept situations ... "it is what it is" or do you try to control it?What does personal peace look like for you?How can you let go and be more at peace today?

Time is free but it is priceless.  You can't own it but you can use it.  You can't keep it but you can spend it.  Once you've lost it you can never get it back.  So take care of those minutes. Quote by Harvey Mackey Learn more about Harvey MacKay:  https://harveymackay.com/ REFLECTION: How are you spending your time? How have you spent the last few minutes...hours...days? Any changes you want to make to "spend" you time more wisely?