The Peace

So, did you think about it at all?

You know, intentional ignorance?

Or, did you already forget?

Hey now, stick with me on this one.

Let me help you with it. Turn off the tv. Get off the web. Stop playing computer games. (That last one is for me.)

There is a whole world of experiences out there for us. Try learning a new skill, or practicing an old one. Spend that time with a troubled child, or an aging relative. Go for a walk, or clean up your home. (Again, the last one is for me.)

Don't worry, you'll know the latest news if anything happens that affects you.

As we begin to block out the minutia that consumes our minutes, our world begins to change.

We're not so focused on sports, and sensations, the latest gadgets, owning a better car or bigger house. Our thoughts become our own again. Our decisions become more of our soul's desires and less about keeping up with the Jones's.

You may not notice it right away, but in the absence of all that noise and information something else seeps into your world -- peace. The Peace that passes all understanding. It may not show up today, but as that noise subsides, you'll notice it. It takes time, and practice. That's what intentional ignorance is all about.

Now, go turn of that tv. Yes, you. Yes, right now.














It's the first step you know.

The first step to what, you ask?

Well, it's the first step to The Peace.

Oh, but let's not get ahead of ourselves.  Back to the ignorance thing for a minute.

I know, it's not popular or even logical to consider becoming more ignorant.  However, if you are selective about it, you'll find it quite beneficial.

For example, I myself do not need to know the computer game of solitaire any more than I already do.  I can be very impatient about waiting for a slow internet connection to connect. So, my attention naturally is drawn to

Ignorance is for the simple-minded.

Simple-mindedness comes from thinking about less.

So many of us are struggling daily with crumbling marriages, troubled children, joblessness, bill collectors and temptations of addictions that we hardly consider