@Christina Yon I really liked your answer in regards to desiring peace more than anything... What you shared is such an important reminder of how if we truly want peace more than anything we have to be willing to prioritize it in our actions, decisions, interactions, and the way we shape our lives. And like you mentioned, sometimes even certain friends or connections need to shift and change in certain ways as well. Isn't it interesting how sometimes living our best life isn't even about adding more, but simply just removing or at least spacing out what the main causes of suffering and strain may be. It's not to say we can avoid every single stressful moment or interaction, but so often people have more control over their lives and the interactions they choose to engage in than they realize. It doesn't always feel so good to space out interactions or situations we have gotten used to as the norm, but I do appreciate this reminder that if we truly want to prioritize peace, we have to be willing to release whatever it may be that is no longer serving, or harmful in some way. There may be certain situations when a complete release may be unlikely, such as if it is a close family member, but even then, doing whatever we can do to maintain the peace or space things out if frictions develop may be one of the most healthy things we can do...

I enjoy AI as a google source, but what is tricky is when someone is fictitiously promoting AI as themselves. Sometimes indirect resources can still be helpful, but I feel like when it is someone you are directly trusting to be 'real' and the information is AI-derived, that's when it may feel a bit more misleading. In terms of desires... I know someone above had mentioned about desiring peace more than anything, and maybe this what I need to embrace more as well. So often we chase the 'highs' of life even when we know deep down that certain highs are unhealthy and may cause stress, heartache, or even physical suffering as a result. It's not to say that one should never have a thrill in life, but I think it's when these thrills are clearly causing some type of discomfort or strain in some way that they may need to be more clearly evaluated. Perhaps the most healing thing to do is to instead consciously choose to embrace what could be considered the 'healthy' things... Sometimes healthy things may not necessarily be the most thrilling choices, but may still provide longer lasting joy and harmony over the long run. Whether this be simple things like spending time in nature, sharing group meditation with others, or enjoying a soulful discussion, choosing what is truly most nourishing for the soul may be at the heart of what I desire most. And in this way, an occasional thrill or excitement of some kind within balance may be more like a bonus🍒

I know one of my favorite places in the world seems to be the redwoods up in northern California. Actually, just this morning we were watching a video of the redwoods parks while having brunch..! And I was even talking about how I haven't been up there in a couple years and would love to go back. I live in San Diego and we have some nice areas too, but I have made it a priority to go up to the northern CA redwood area at least several times within the past 10 years or so. It does feel like it could be a very enchanting, mystical place to live 🌲🌙

I found both 'The Magic' and 'The Power' by Rhonda Byrne to be extra helpful in helping to transform one's energy. The Magic was more focused on developing a frequency of gratitude, while The Power was more centered on the magnetic power of love and how this may be utilized to shape our lives. So glad you asked this question, because it made me think about what is at the heart of spirituality, and I feel like a huge part of it truly is simply tuning into those 'high vibe' frequencies within yourself. There are a variety of belief systems, spiritual teachings, authors and such, so I wouldn't necessarily limit spiritual development to just one source. I've shared a spiritual book group for about 4 years now and can truly say it has been such a blessing to expand and transform utilizing a variety of resources. Hopefully at least some of the books in these posts will resonate for you 😊🌈

Perhaps the truest path is simply the one that is most genuine and authentic. But like this post suggests, sometimes not everyone may understand us, but the same is true for our misunderstandings as well, in trying to figure out why others do the things they do... Life can be quite a mystery at times, that's for sure!