Inner Peace

I didn’t make a New Year’s resolution this year, and in fact, I don’t make resolutions anymore, because I am usually too busy focusing on other personal goals, or have forgotten that I made a resolution that I intended to pursue. Last year, several distractions were interfering with my achievements and at times, I felt helpless. I wasn’t satisfied with my lifestyle and for several months, I thought about my situation and came to the conclusion that I needed a change.

I’ve accomplished several small goals, which has helped me to achieve a greater goal. My health has improved and I feel emotionally stronger. My daily life is much more relaxed and peaceful, even though I am still dealing with a neighbor that has been excessively loud for the past few months. I complained to the apartment management about his behavior, and a few days later his loud behavior faltered for about a day or two, and now he’s back stomping around his apartment, apparently without a care in the world for other tenants living in the building.

Neighbors can be a real pain to deal with and I really don’t like getting involved with them. Mainly because they appear to be nosy busy bodies and their objectives are always the same. Eventually, they will ask you about your personal finances and want to know how much you make a year. Over the years, I have learned to detach myself from my neighbors and I am much happier, because I do not allow myself to get involved with their problems and emotional stress. These days, it seems individuals are obsessed with dumping their difficulties on someone else. Shortly after I moved into the apartment building, a retired elderly woman that I spoke to on several occasions, contantly talked about the tenants living in the building. One day she asked me where I worked and wanted to know my occupation. I could not help but feel overwhelmed by her inquires and felt as if I was being interrogated. I explained to her that I did not make a habit of sharing personal information about myself and I sensed that she felt offended that I wasn’t being open or neighborly.

Each day, I strive to increase my willpower and mental stamina. My health has improved and my thoughts are much more positive. I do something good for myself everyday, and try to remain detached from outside distractions. Developing a sense of detachment has helped me to stay calm and in control of my moods. I smile more often and enjoy an ordinary life. I am beginning to attract individuals with good vibrations, and they have helped me in the kindest way.