I used to believe chaos was peace because at one point in my life, I was constantly being surrounded by it. I settled for torment because that was the only thing I was familiar with and allowed it to dictate my life, which was destroying my mental health. Until one day I had an epiphany, I realized peace should come within and work it’s way out. By that I mean eliminating anything that was not contributing to peace whether that be thoughts, ideas, things, places or people. As I started to seriously practice self-love and care I noticed an internal freedom and release that the chaos that I was familiar with, would never give me. I felt empowered. Now, I disengage from anything that doesn’t bring me peace. Protecting your peace is so important on a self-care journey. I love myself so much that I will protect my peace at all cost. If I know something is going to disturb my peace I don’t allow it to enter my life. I encourage you to protect your peace by eliminating anything that doesn’t serve you and make those difficult decisions to release anything that irritates your inner peace. Don’t settle for chaos because it’s familiar, recognize your self-worth by protecting your peace as you continue your self-care journey. Peace equals internal freedom, bask in it!
