I RESIDE AT THE RESIDENCE OF PEACE
Author: Dr. Adrienne A. Sabir-Hudson

I am often told you really have it good. It doesn't seem like you have to go through anything. Well if anyone knows me they know that has not been my truth. I am like most everyone. I still have my challenges. However, I believe that life has taught me some things that stand out for me. Among those things is that I have choice. I can choose where I reside. Yes, I can choose if I want to be unforgiving, angry, bitter, hopeless, or depressed. I can choose if I want to cooperate, be compassionate, loving or happy.

I choose the residence of peace. I choose this residence because it works for me. I choose the residence of peace because everything else that I desire seems to come to that residence. When I am at peace, I am feeling the love, cooperation and all things that keep me in alignment with the natural order of things. It doesn't mean that I don't leave my residence sometimes because I do. But one thing I am sure of is that when I return I know that I am home.

You see when there are challenges now in my life and I stay centered in peace I am able to see my way clearly through those challenges. I can actually figure out what steps need to be taken. I can clearly advise. I point people to their center. I have found that everyone has one. It is a place of home. It is a place that you have wherever your body or mind may take you. It is an assurance. I know that the sun is up even in the rain and behind the clouds peace resides there. I know that even when th earth erupts, further down she is still because peace resides there. I know that beyond the fire is fresh air because peace resides there. I know that behind my tears is always joy because peace resides there. In the stillness of the night, daylight will always come because peace resides there.

I am reminded of a Biblical scripture. "Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death." I walk through that valley. I don't take up residence there. And after all it is a shadow.

You see my residence works for me. I am free to make choices in my life. It is an inheritance that we all have. I choose the residence of peace. What do you choose? Just something to think about!






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Dr. Adrienne A. Sabir-Hudson is a Spiritual/Transpersonal Psychologist. She resides in Atlanta, Georgia. She benefits individuals make assisting them with tools that will help them to transcend their experiences in life.She also periodically sponsors support groups for women.

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