Learning to Be a Peaceful Presence
Learning to Be a Peaceful Presence Hey, it’s KK, If the past few weeks have taught me anything, it’s that I’m not as patient with myself as I thought I was. I’ve always wanted to be someone who carries peace—for myself and for others—but lately, that has felt farther away than I’d like to admit. Some recent life shifts have made this clear. I’ve started a new job. I’ve entered a new living situation. I’m realizing I’m in my mid-twenties and still haven’t found that so-called knight in shining armor. And then there’s the long list of other things I wish I could control or fix — both for myself and for the people I love. The truth is, I have a big heart. I care deeply. I’m a people pleaser by nature. There are a few people in my life right now that I want so badly to help — to fix their pain, solve their problems, and just make it all disappear into thin air. But the harder I tried to fix things, the more I hit an emotional wall. And worse, I ended up doing the opposite of what I ...