This week I was listening to an old CD by Dr. Wayne Dyer. He offered a list of “symptoms of inner peace” from Peace Pilgrim, a pacifist and peace activist who walked across the U.S. 28 times. It’s an interesting turn of phrase: symptoms of inner peace. When I heard it, I discovered that I have a lot of “inner peace.” What about you? Here they are.
A tendency to think and act spontaneously
The ability to enjoy each moment
A loss of interest in judging others
A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others
A loss of interest in conflict
A loss of ability to worry
Frequent and overwhelming episodes of appreciation
Contented feelings of connectedness with others and nature
Frequent attacks of smiling
Increased susceptibility to the love extended by others, and the uncontrollable urge to extend it to others