How to Maintain Peace of MindLiving in the moment is the Holy Grail from where life thirsts are… | by Ouma Onyango | Medium

LIVING IN THE MOMENT IS THE HOLY GRAIL FROM WHERE LIFE THIRSTS ARE… How to Maintain Peace of Mind Living in the moment is the Holy Grail from where life thirsts are quenched. However, it is

difficult to maintain the holy grail in the face of the chaos in the world. Depression and anxiety take away from the holy grail. Depression stuck you in the past while anxiety is driven by

fear of the future. As a result, people miss living in the moment and this weighs heavily on their mental health. Life experiences can sometimes hold you back from living in the moment.

Peaceful mind is a state that must be created. It requires effort. Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain. Here are some of the ways to

maintain peace of mind: * YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE Peace is within, do not seek it outside. The key to mental peace is with you. Put toxic relationships to a halt. They only drain your emotions

and never give anything back. At some point, you will have to make significant changes in your life. If your stressors are things such as job, or neighborhood, it is recommended that you

change them. * EASE YOUR EXPECTATIONS Self-beating is denying you peace of mind. Just because it didn’t turn out like you had envisioned doesn’t mean it isn’t exactly what you need to get to

your destination. Failed relationship could still allow room for true love. Don’t miss the silver lining because you were expecting gold. Whatever life throws at your feet, use it as

foundation of greatness. Find balance in every situation. Accepting situation without giving up on your dreams is requisite in attaining mental peace. * RECONCILE WITH YOUR PAST Unsettled

past is the major cause of depression. Old ghosts always block peace in the present moment. Accept every past action that you deem unsound and use them as lessons for greatness. Unless you

forgive yourself, you will not attain peace of mind. We cannot turn the wheels of time to change the past, but we can change the future by living in the moment. Just because yesterday was

painful doesn’t mean today will be too. Life wounds are the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us. * DEAL WITH FEAR OF THE FUTURE Worrying about the future will only plunge

you into misery and failure. Future is only uncertain when you are not prepared for it. So, how about you enjoy the moment while doing something that you love? Just like a book, turn every

page of your life one at a time. And before you know it, you’ll be deeply immersed into it. * FORGIVE Forgiving those who have hurt us is important for peace of mind. It let go grievances

and negative judgments. This is necessary for healing. Work on relationships with loved ones. When you fix your strained relationships, you’ll be able to accept yourself. There are millions

of ways to maintain peace of mind. The above mentioned are just but highlights. The most important thing is to find the balance in this chaotic world. Peace of mind is an achievable state.