Symptoms of Inner Peace

This is an interesting conundrum in our demanding, challenging, turbulent, AI and media oriented society. For many there is an unwillingness to change but optimistically we all have the capacity too. This teasing optimism is subtly enshrined in the following piece by an unknown author. 

The Conundrum of Change

Of those that want to change many don't know how to alter their unhealthy behaviours and others find the challenge of the process too daunting and find it easier to revert to type, i.e. harmful and unproductive patterns of behaviour. A teasing and somewhat tongue in cheek take on this dilemma is enshrined in the following and less than optimistic piece by an unknown author:

Symptoms of Inner Peace

“Be on the lookout for symptoms of inner peace. The hearts of a great many have already been exposed to inner peace and it is possible that people everywhere could come down with it in epidemic proportions. This could pose a serious threat to what has, up to now, been a fairly stable condition of conflict in the world.”

Some Signs & Symptoms of Inner Peace

• A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than on fears based on past experience.
• An unmistakeable ability to enjoy each moment.
• A loss of interest in judging other people.
• A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others.
• A loss of interest in conflict.
• A loss of the ability to worry.
• Frequent, overwhelming episodes of appreciation.
• Contented feelings of connectedness with others and nature.
• Frequent attacks of smiling
• An increasing tendency to let things happen rather than make them happen.
• An increased susceptibility to the love extended by others as well as the uncontrollable urge to love them back.

Anon