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Can You Answer This? Name an inspirational woman still alive today.

Who is your inspiration?

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March is Women’s History Month and with that in mind, what woman would you say is an inspiration to you?

I’m going to be a little biased in my answer. My mother inspires me. She is understanding, kind, and strong. The love that she has shown over the years is why she inspires me. Just the lessons that she has taught me growing up and watching how she conducts herself. She has taught me a lot and her wisdom has shaped me into the woman I am today.

There are a lot of women who inspire me but too many to name. They have set an example of what is possible. I have highlighted a few.

Kamala Harris

Vice President of the United States. She is the first woman VP, also the first African American woman and South Asian woman to hold this office. If you have political aspirations, just look at what she has achieved. And know that it is possible for you too.

Serena Williams

Tennis star who started at a young age. She kept on keeping on even when people doubted her abilities. She speaks out about gender pay equality and racial equality as well. Her fearlessness is an inspiration to me.

Simone Biles

Gymnast who has won numerous world championship gold medals. Outside of her athletic abilities, she has partnered with Mattress Firm Foster Kids. This is a charity that helps kids in foster care. Simone Biles, in spite of being diagnosed with ADHD was able to persevere. Just goes to show that we all have something to deal with in life, but we must not let it hold us back.

Michelle Obama

Former First Lady. She is not afraid to let her truth show, even with the country watching her under a microscope. Also, her mission to help prevent obesity in children. Her initiative, Let’s Move focuses on physical activity and healthy eating in an effort to fight childhood obesity. Our children are the future, so what a better way to ensure that they grow up healthy.

Oprah Winfrey

Business woman, humanitarian and philanthropist. She implemented a school in South Africa for girls. She has won 2 humanitarian awards in 2002 and 2011. Oprah Winfrey has influenced people all over the world with her talk show and her various projects in show business.

Look at the wonderful things that women of the world can achieve!! Who would you name as your inspiration?

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Looking for inner peace?

You ask, “what is inner peace”?  It is your state of calm, your state of peace for yourself. Inner peace is like calm, serenity, tranquility, etc. It is something that is meant to be cherished and it is also different for everyone.  Think of it as your coat of armor or your shield. Once you find inner peace you are already prepared and equipped to deal with any negative and/or stressful situation that may arise.

With the holidays approaching and all the other life stressors finding that positive head space is important. This time of year for a lot of people is busy, busy, busy. Having a way to take a quick break when you feel overwhelmed is important.

How do you find your calm?

You may find inner peace by listening to music.  You might find it by doing Yoga.  Maybe you can find your inner artist and try sketching or drawing. Everyone has something or some way of finding their own inner peace, serenity or calm. It has to be something that is fun and brings a smile to your face.

No one can achieve this for you.  Looking within is the key to this. So, finding inner peace is something that must be deliberate.  Otherwise, we fall victim to other people’s drama. When we let people suck us in with negativity and drama, it can cause internal conflict.  It causes stress and this is no good for anyone. With stress comes other things down the road like diabetes, hypertension, etc., etc.

Achieving inner peace means to do whatever it is that brings you calm when you need it.  Remember, do not look to others for your state of serenity and calm.

For instance; if you are at work and you have a coworker(s) coming to your office and spreading gossip.  You know that gossip is nothing good and you don’t want to participate.  What do you do?  You can politely say something like; I am really busy and I need to finish my work now.  Walk away.  Go to that place in your mind that allows you to destress and dismiss the negativity going on around you.  If you need to just go somewhere and be alone. Do it!! It will be the best thing you can do for yourself. 

I achieve my inner peace by going for a walk when I feel stressed or if I feel negative emotions creeping in.  Additionally, I listen to music, with headphones on.  Using headphones makes the sound a lot more clear and prominent.  Sometimes, I picture a place that I have been to where I felt at peace.  These are just a few ways that I find my inner peace.

Suggestions to finding your tranquility

A few ideas to get you started are:

  • Watching your favorite movie/TV show- get in a good head space, watch something that makes you laugh or something that lifts your mood
  • Go for a drive- Get in your car and roll the windows down. Let the fresh air in and sing at the top of your lungs. Make sure to lock your car doors though. Be aware of your surroundings, very aware.
  • Having your favorite dessert- Ice cream, cake or your favorite fruit.  Anything that will cheer you up. Ok now… I don’t mean eat a whole family size bag of chips or the entire carton of ice cream.
  • Meditation- Saying a mantra or sitting with eyes closed in a quiet place. This can include deep breathing too.
  • Exercise- Get on the treadmill, elliptical or lift some weights.  Whatever will get the blood flowing and release those endorphins. Dancing is fun and is a great way to exercise.
  • Walking/jogging- If you are in good shape and are a jogger, go for it!  I don’t mean me in this case, lol. The fresh air and green grass does wonders for the senses.  If jogging is not your thing, walking is always great too.
  • Listening to music- play your favorite songs and sing out loud.  This is a great way to bring some peace of mind to certain situations. 

Looking for inner peace

In conclusion, finding your calm and inner peace is very important. With the things happening in the world today, we need this. Let me say again; we need this! I hope that I have helped you find ways to your peace and tranquility. I would love to hear from you to find out what method(s) work for you.  Feel free to comment by clicking the comment button at the top of the post.