Many mystics and wisdom traditions believe that our external universe mirrors what we are inside. There is a saying in some schools of psychology that says, “Perception is projection.” This basically says the same thing in modern scientific terms. Thus in order to have peace in our external world we need to have peace in our internal world.

Many people are angry, worried, aggressive and are filled with other negative feelings. They perceive anger, worry, aggression and other negative things in the world. By inducing peace in our self, we can get rid of these negative forces.

Someone asked this question, “How are we to have peace when we are angry?” A good question. There are many ways to bring peace into our inter self, including:

Watch as little TV news as possible.

Meditation.

Self-hypnosis.

Get a massage.

Affirmations such as: “I am peaceful,” or “Peace now.”

Sending out unconditional love.

Read an inspirational book.

Visit your place of worship outside hours of organized prayer and talk to the Creator. Place your burdens in the hand of the Creator.

Doing something for someone else … more than just sending money: donate blood; knit a sweater for the poor; go serve in a soup kitchen; visit a hospital. The list of opportunities to help others is endless.

Write your feelings in a diary.

Most importantly participate in something spiritual. Have faith in the ultimate goodness of the Creator and the universe.

May your days be filled with Love and Peace …