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I got this forward on Whatsapp- Why just Rest in Peace? Why not Live in Peace. I loved this philosophy. So simple but so tough. I mused over this for a long time. Suddenly something triggered and my mind clouded up. I was feeling so irritated and down. It was like a heavy stone in my heart.Then I remembered the peace philosophy. Indeed so simple yet so tough. We are complicated beings and our thoughts can go so complicated. Immediately I switched off from what was bothering me. I realized it is JUST NOT worth wasting my otherwise peaceful Sunday. Like cobwebs being cleared, my mind saw light and I felt lightheaded again. Peace once again. And the evening winding with some favorite songs.....and a book....

Like thorns on my body Thorns on the rose Scales on the fish I hold on…. Yet alien it has become Comes along with pain and blood To let go If the end is peaceful Might as well let go

My soul is under deluge Three is the devil’s number I am metamorphosing I who talk and care Am being bound By whom.. My thoughts, my emotions Or is it them…

I have begun my morning walks at a nearby park. As I walked I would choose a walker walking faster than me and try to keep up pace or outpace him/her. I used to be so pleased with myself. Till I realized that the slowest person was ahead of me.. after all the park is round!! Whom was I competing with- myself or with someone else? I am happy when I compete with myself. I compete with another I end up being unhappy for there will always be someone ahead of me. There will always be a better car or a better student or a better spouse ,better house, better job...I need to choose my standard and I have a choice to be happy satisfied or ...