Once again, I found myself without a topic to write about. As I moved through the week, I found myself feeling angry, sad, helpless, disappointed, and ungrounded. There is a lot to rant about, so for inspiration, I turned to Doreen Virtue’s Archangel Oracle Cards. I have been working on maintaining inner peace – that calm at the eye of the storm – and so I pulled the Peace card that reminds us, “Peace comes from remembering that only love is real.”

Look past the surface of this situation and see the underlying truth: that everyone involved is a child of God filled with love. By focusing on this truth, you elicit loving behavior and solutions. Even though appearances may seem otherwise, trust that a higher wisdom is in charge. Love is the only power that exists, and its light shines away any seeming darkness. Hold the intention to look for examples of this light within yourself and others, and you’ll have more light in your mind, heart, thoughts, and life. This knowledge is the foundation of peace.

Easy to say, but harder to do, so for the first time ever, I turned to ChatGPT and typed in: Finding Inner Peace in Stressful Times

In a world that moves fast and demands more every day, finding inner peace can feel like chasing something just out of reach. But peace isn’t a place or a perfect moment — it’s a state of being we can choose, even when life feels chaotic.

During stressful times, it helps to return to the basics: breathe deeply, pause often, and be present. Even five minutes of quiet can reset your nervous system and shift your mindset. Meditation, journaling, or simply sitting in stillness can create space between you and your stress.

Let go of what you can’t control. Much of our anxiety comes from trying to manage things outside our influence. Focus on what you can control — your reactions, your words, your self care.

Peace doesn’t mean avoiding problems; it means meeting them with clarity and calm. It’s found in the small moments — a morning cup of tea, a kind word, a walk outside. These are reminders that peace is always available, even in the storm.

In the end, inner peace isn’t found — it’s remembered. It’s already within you, waiting to be noticed.

~ChatGPT 9/18/25

When I was drawing cards, the first card that came up reminds us to be Gentle with ourselves:

Gentleness: Be very gentle with yourself at this time. Surround yourself with gentle people, situations, and environments. Doreen Virtue Archangel Oracle Cards.

Be kind to yourself and others. Take time out to center and remember that this too shall pass. Returning to Center we know all is well, all will be well and that God is Good, ALL the time.

–Sharon Whealy, RScP