Monthly Peace Challenge: Neuroscience For Peace

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Nova

February 3, 2014

This post is in answer to January’s Monthly Peace Challenge, over at Everyday Gurus. I’m coming in a little late with this one, but hey, better late than never, right?

This month, participating Bloggers for Peace were challenged to explore (and express) the one thought that they would be focusing on to bring more peace. One of my biggest troubles in life has been not living up to my fullest potential. I make a big show of trying new things and being open to exploration and playfulness, but when it comes down to it, many days I’m just reacting to the world around me. I’m adrift, and definitely not mindful of the fact that THIS is IT.

With that in mind, my thought for the year is “This is the Journey.” I’m not storing up and planning for a journey I will one day be taking – I’m already on the path. There’s no time to try to get things perfect; I can’t afford to waste another second just dreaming about the way things will be one day. One day is here. The journey is NOW. Essentially, even though I’m planning for my walk on The Camino, the road that really matters is already stretched out in my heart. I’m on it, I’m walking it, and the trick is to make sure I stay surefooted and mindful of that path.

What thought would you like to make your own this year?

3 responses to “Monthly Peace Challenge: Neuroscience For Peace”

Kozo Hattori

February 18, 2014

I really love this reminder. Yes, this is the journey. Or as the Tibetans say, “Whatever you meet is the path.” I love your point about “one day” being today. Thank you for posting for peace. {{{hugs}}} Kozo

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1. Anna
  
  February 18, 2014
  
  Thanks for reading, Kozo! I feel like I just got a visit from a rockstar 😀
  
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  1. Kozo Hattori
    
    February 18, 2014
    
    Haha, Anna. Not too many Asian American rockstars out there. haha. I really am grateful to be able to read posts for peace every month. Things have been pretty busy, so I’m a bit behind, but when I get the chance to read the posts, I realize that it is all part of the journey. 🙂 {{{Hugs}}} Kozo

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I have no “personal brand.” I’m not a girl boss, I’m not an influencer, and I don’t aspire to be powerful, inspiring, or rich. I probably can’t teach you anything, and there’s a good chance that there’s nothing at all of interest or use to you here. This is just where I come to talk about the random bits and pieces that make up my quiet life as a sober woman in her 40s. I’m engaged to the love of my life, have six (yes, SIX) indoor pets, and spend a lot of time gardening and hunting for thrift treasures. I also study classical voice (I’m a lyric coloratura soprano) and am deeply interested in all things spiritual and paranormal. Right now I’m trying to recover from career burnout and even out my personal energy, but my eventual goal is to become a medium and shamanic healer, using music to remind humans of the things that actually matter: connection, community, and loving all living things as though they were our own children. I may or may not talk about all of these things here (and sometimes all at once). Welcome!

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