How much does it cost to have a peace of mind? I remember the exact moment, age, and place where I began to understand the value of a peace of mind. I was 30. I am now looking forward to 49 in March and a peace of mind has remained a top priority for me. However, the maintenance of a peace of mind has cost me.

It has cost me relationships and opportunities. I mean you must draw lines and boundaries and cut off. I have to give up the ideal relationship or friendship I wish to have with some people for the one I have in reality. Some people whom I love or care about are not going to change…ever. So, I deal with them with boundaries in order to maintain my peace. For example, I don’t spend as much time as I wish I could with certain people or groups because too much of their energy disturbs my peace.

But as I grow “younger” I realize the COST of a PEACE OF MIND. The things you must do to maintain it. It’s not just people. It’s also about you and your thoughts! You must take care of the heart and mind connection. I maintain mine with prayer, scriptures, meditation, restful sleep, and therapy. It is so worth the efforts.

~Nikki