Finding Peace AKA Blue Collar Zen
In my opinion, every person’s ideal future requires establishing their own version of Comfort, Peace, and Freedom. We’ve already covered what comfort means in this context and now it’s time to talk about peace.
What is peace?
That’s a hard question, right? There are so many types of peace that we’re always striving for. There’s peace of mind, peace and quiet, and even the ever-elusive world peace. Before we jump into the lesson for today, let’s and start with a definition.
Peace /pēs/ noun: in a general sense, a state quiet or tranquility, freedom from disturbance, to temper the mind.
As you can see, “peace” is normally a calm state, but the peace we’re talking about is actually a bit different. My peace can only be attained by making a conscious choice to pursue your ideal future, and in my version you can work hard all day long, even in discomfort, and still experience peace, as long as you are aware that your work is getting you closer to your ideal future. Think of this version of peace as more like the working person’s Zen – a kind of blue-collar coolness, if you will. Read More »