{"id":2194,"date":"2020-06-15T06:30:28","date_gmt":"2020-06-15T12:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.melaniebnewman.com\/staging\/9944\/?p=2194"},"modified":"2022-04-18T14:27:32","modified_gmt":"2022-04-18T20:27:32","slug":"peace-in-what-matters-most","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.melaniebnewman.com\/staging\/9944\/peace-in-what-matters-most\/","title":{"rendered":"Peace in What Matters Most"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cPeace comes in knowing that being<\/i> more <\/b><\/span>does not necessarily equate to doing<\/i> more.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n

These words by Michelle D. Craig, resonated with me.<\/b><\/p>\n

It has taken me years to understand and accept this thought, but what a difference it has made in myself and my relationships!<\/span><\/p>\n

Years of rushing, saying yes to everything that was asked of me, blaming myself for falling short, and wondering what was wrong with me for not being able to do it all, finally led me to the knowledge that peace comes from within. <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

It is easy to equate productivity and busyness with self-worth. That\u2019s what our society teaches.<\/span><\/p>\n

And yet, I\u2019ve found as I allow myself to slow down, be still and listen within, I am kinder, more creative, and more understanding, and ultimately more productive in the things that really matter.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Might you benefit from a similar change? Are there relationships that are suffering from neglect. Not because you intend them to, but because you don\u2019t see any other way to get everything done?<\/span><\/p>\n

It may be a difficult adjustment to make, but ask yourself if your busyness is creating the results you want. <\/span><\/p>\n

Could a change in thought and direction open up your ability to be productive in what matters most? Are you willing to give it a try?<\/span><\/p>\n

Much love,<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Melanie<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u201cPeace comes in knowing that being more does not necessarily equate to doing more.\u201d These words by Michelle D. Craig, resonated with me. It has taken me years to understand and accept this thought, but what a difference it has…<\/p>\n

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