Peace
I hope visiting this page will feel like a haven of tranquility. Here you will see artwork and stories that display a pursuit of peace. The buttons will link you to full stories.
A Walk in the Garden
Do you ever wish you could walk through a door and leave the craziness of life behind? I sure do! I would walk through and melt into an enchanted garden! In fact, most days, I used to do just that! In the late afternoon or early evening, I would head out to my Hawaii garden just to walk and enjoy the sights, smells and sounds. Other times I would just settle into my hammock under the big old mango tree and enjoy the evening bird chorus above me. I watched the clouds roll by as the sun set and it calmed my heart and brought so much peace to my soul.
Being indoors is safe and comfortable. It’s always the same, and the scary or uncomfortable elements are shut out. I like snuggling up in…
The Trees Clap their Hands
Yesterday, I woke up craving some peaceful time in nature to think and to refresh. My soul needed rest and peace. But I couldn’t find it.
A neighbor blasted their radio with bass pounding and commercials blaring from 5:50 AM - dark. Inflammation left my body fatigued, achy and my brain unable to think. Something I ate ended in an allergic reaction. My emotions flared, my head pounded and I found myself snapping at my husband all day long. I couldn’t wait to go to bed, sleep and start over.
Ever been there?
The Mountains or The Mall?
Have you ever seen the Ko’olau Mountains on Oahu? They are so MAJESTIC!! I can hardly take my eyes off them when I’m there! One year, we stayed in a house at the foot of the mountains. The living area was lined with windows and my eyes were constantly drawn up to the mountain peaks above us.
A poem in the Bible says “I lift up my eyes to the mountains--where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2 NLT
It’s a beautiful idea to lift our eyes to the Lord as our help in times of trouble, but usually, our first instinct…
