May Today There Be Peace Within

2010 August 2
by Grace Boyle

One day at the beach last week, as I sunk my toes into the warm sand, listening to the waves crash around me, seagulls cawing – I felt a sense of calm in knowing I didn’t need to be anywhere, but here.

Later, as I headed back to our small beach cottage, covered in sand, my body warm and the sun beating down on my back I picked up my phone (hey, I was almost all unplugged and had no computer the entire time) and one of my best friend’s mom sent me this e-mail and I was so touched. It’s so timely. I wanted to share this with you.

A sweet morsel, if you will:

May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and everyone of us.


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  • http://doniree.com/ doniree

    I need this on a poster. Talk about perfect timing :)

  • Ashalah

    Love this. So appropriate for this time in my life! Especially since I have the urge to move and travel again. I need to just be happy with where I'm at NOW instead of thinking towards the future :) Thanks for sharing Grace!

  • Chelsea Talks Smack

    Needed this today :)

  • http://www.lifeaftercollege.org jennyblake

    I really, really needed this today. THANK YOU. :)

  • http://www.smallhandsbigideas.com Grace Boyle

    @Jenny You're so welcome! I think it's a beautiful reminder…at many different times in our life :)

  • http://www.smallhandsbigideas.com Grace Boyle

    @Chels, print it out, keep it by your bed or on your computer. I'm trying to remind myself daily!

  • andreavlewis

    Thanks for that morsel Grace. I will savor it for the rest of the week! ;)

  • http://twitter.com/_happygolucky_ Elizabeth

    The beach is my favorite place to go for a “me” day. It's the place I go when I need to relax, cry, smile, remember, appreciate, write, draw, hope, get a free pedicure in the sand, reflect, and let go.

    And I recite the St. Teresa Prayer quite frequently. It's probably one of my favorite quotes and in fact, it sparked a painting for me.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/elizabethfarmer/47…

    Those words are so powerful to me. Thank you for reminding me of their beauty.
    =)

  • http://www.smallhandsbigideas.com Grace Boyle

    @Elizabeth Love the painting, so beautiful. Thanks for sending along the painting and stopping by :)