Embrace Reality
The single biggest key to inner peace in any moment is to align with reality, and NOT fight it. Reality, simply, is what IS. In this moment, you cannot change it....so accept it fully. As Eckhart Tolle would say, provide a space for it....accept its "ISness".
Let Go of Your Shoulds
Shoulds are nonacceptance of reality. The more shoulds, the less inner peace you will have. Let go of your story about how things SHOULD be. How do we know what SHOULD be happening?
Simply notice what IS happening.
Create Space
Always give yourself a time buffer. Do not over-schedule. Being more realistic about time will help you attain more inner peace.
Make the Most of Your Time
Instead of spending your time in frustration the things are not happening as you would like,
be prepared to use that time in a productive way. Read a book? Set some goals? Prioritize your day? Write a letter? Listen to your iPod? Meditate?
You have the option of turning this from a time of waiting to delicious time in which you enjoy yourself.
(based on "The Power of Inner Peace" by Mary E. Allen)
