We all have the ability to connect with that part of ourselves that is calm and peaceful and trusts in the flow of life. It's often not far at all. In fact, it can come in the very next moment because most of the time it's just beneathe the surface chaos.

However, at times, it can feel that peace of mind is a million miles away. In our society, we are often going, going, going and this leads to feeling overwhelmed and stressed. We need to pause in order to reconnect with a semblance of peace.

Underneathe the stress of daily life (that is compounded by doing too much and worrying about things we can't control) there is a reservoir of peace. It's just a matter of stopping so that we can tap into it.

The most effective ways I've found to quiet the mind and body (and emotions) are: meditation, gentle yoga, Reiki, EFT (emotional freedom technique which you can explore at www.emofree.com), having an authentic conversation with a friend and not taking ourselves so seriously.

So think about how you can slow down and lessen your load and also think about what things help you find your center, your sense of calm. And if you need a jump start consider additional resources (such as Reiki, meditation, etc) and know that peace isn't that far away.

Wishing you the best.