Ok….this morning I was sent an email advertisement which wanted me to step right up and buy some peace of mind. And I thought to myself, ” This is peace of mind? hmmmm…. say what?”
Am I the only one who missed it? Did you know that peace of mind can be shopped for, bought at the local super market, shopping mall, or the drug store ?
Maybe it comes in capsule form and I just didn’t see it. Was it in that wine bottle, or maybe down the cereal aisle? If it was, I didn’t feel it.
And what do you suppose it costs? A few quarters………one dollar…. ten? Can anybody afford it, or is it only for the elite, the wealthy? Does it work instantly or is it time- released ? Is it for real or are you ripping me off?
Ok… seriously, did you feel peace coming from the store, did you shop for it? Or was it simply felt; an inner thing, with no words, no thoughts – good grief – was it marketed and did you pay ? I didn’t see any glaring signs with huge neon red letters flashing. Did you?
I felt it in the early morning before the sun rose, and at dusk when all went still. I felt it inside of me, throughout me. It filled my inner places, fulfilled my empty spaces. And it was for free, It lived inside of me all along. Ready and waiting, filled with love — and mine was only for me.
I couldn’t give mine to you, even if I wanted to.
So, hmm I don’t think I’m going shopping any time soon, at least not for peace of mind. That email didn’t sound too peaceful, especially not when compared to what I’ve found inside.