claiming peace

so, I took my 'day of silence', which wasn't necessarily that silent.
I booked a room at the cenacle in lincoln park for a day, read a book that was on the table when I got there, met the sweet sister rose, ate a fantastic lunch, and came to a decision.

I'm going to have a calm and trusting heart.

This is the first time that I've felt the peace of God and not been afraid to lose it. I'm not just being randomly blessed with peace, I'm claiming the peace that is always and has always been.

I don't feel like this has been a huge transformation in my life, or a huge stepping stone. It probably is, but it all feels very subtle and natural.

It seems so simple. claiming peace. I WILL have a calm and trusting heart.