It makes no difference if a person is poor or affluent since contentment comes from inside. You will do much better if you are satisfied, if not delighted, with your station in life, whether poor or wealthy. Nothing can affect you once you realize that satisfaction, often known as happiness, is an internal job. They may remove your luxuries, which will undoubtedly hurt at first, but even conveniences, which make life more pleasant and simpler, do not equal pleasure. When I mention happiness, I do not mean joy, that effervescent high feeling we experience when we are pleasantly delighted. I am referring to tranquility.
Peace is a lack of anxiety or stress. It is an unwillingness to succumb to anxiety or depression. It is a state of continual affection. Love, unconditional love, can only accept. Isn't this true? It never rejects. When you love your child, you love them unconditionally, for who they are rather than what they have done. When you love your pet, it is unconditional since they cannot reciprocate, at least financially. True love is boundless. When you love this way, without expecting anything in return, the conclusion is always peace, since peace is the product of love. To achieve a peaceful serenity, we must be in love with something. It might be a partner, a pet, a family member, a friend, or even God. If you love God with all your heart, even if you are on a desert island, you can still experience enduring tranquility.
Why does love provide calm in our hearts? Peace is an inner knowledge, an internal trust that everything will be well. The world may crumble around you, but when you have something to love, you will find peace. For example, spending time with an adored dog will make you feel appreciated and therefore tranquil. This is why couples' breakups cause so much sorrow. Because they made their lover the focus of their affection. When the wellspring of love was taken away, the tranquility evaporated with it. When we are not at rest, we experience anxiety and sadness, both of which are unpleasant. This explains why some people switch from one relationship to another. It's not that they didn't experience true love; it's just that they dislike the discomfort they feel without it. The cure to a split is not to replace your partner, but to learn how to replace worry and sadness with tranquility! If you give yourself the love you wish you had received, you will discover tranquility that comes effortlessly.
In times of economic distress, you must make a decision to overcome inconveniences such as homelessness and hunger. The best way to overcome the fear of grave situations is to remember who you are. Refuse to be overwhelmed by dread. Refuse to be defined by your fears. You are not considered a "loser" because you are jobless, homeless, or starving. You are the same worthy individual who formerly had a full bank account. You are the same amazing person you have always been, only without a job, a home, or a bank account. I say temporarily because your luck might change at any moment, and those things may return. You see, bad luck is fleeting. Bad conditions arise and then go. Some days are excellent; some are horrible. You must not be under the impression that all is lost. As long as you have your mind, you will ultimately get back on your feet.
Have you ever heard a rags to riches story? Mine is that. I was born to modest parents in a little hamlet just outside of Mexico City. We were not as destitute as some Mexican peasants, because my father was usually employed. But money was always scarce, so I never knew wealth. It wasn't until my work gained international recognition and my paintings sold that I first had my own money! I wanted to pinch myself at times because I was so happy for the praise I received from the creative world. However, money was never the reason I became an artist; I would have painted regardless of whether I sold them or not. My inspiration was the love of creating.
When I was confined to bed, I resolved to rise above my circumstances by erecting a scaffolding that allowed me to continue painting. I am one of the few international artists who painted from her bed. For if you love something, you will not let adverse circumstances prevent you from doing or being with it. Your integrity will find a way around the challenges. When I painted, I lost track of time or whether or not I had eaten for the day, and I forgot about the discomfort that tormented me since my concentration was totally focused on what I enjoyed doing.
My advice to you is to not allow anyone to fool you into believing you will be lost without them. Yes, you will need time to grieve, but this does not imply you will be lost forever. You may be homeless and have nothing, but do not be afraid. Instead, devote all of your energy to solving issues and doing what you enjoy, and tranquility will overcome the worry. Because peace is actually love, and love is truly peace. Peace has always triumphed. When you experience tranquility, you do not feel any unpleasant feelings, do you? But peace won't just "happen." It does not arise as a result of pleasant conditions, because it may also provide consolation during difficult times. Throw yourself wholeheartedly into loving anything totally, whether it's your spiritual life, a loved one, a pet, or learning to love yourself, and thoughts that tell you you're less than others or that there's no hope. There are no permanent situations; everything can change suddenly. Tell yourself the truth: I have nothing to fear as long as I have something to love and something to share. Hard times will come and go; see that you are the enduring constant. Fashion for yourself a better tomorrow; do not wait on anybody to make it better for you.
With Love,
Frida
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