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July-September, 2011

No Peace Anywhere

by Rev. Michael Ciavarella

It is amazing how, when I go through the Workbook lessons, that day’s lesson brings out, in form, what I am working on as I go about my daily routine.

A few days ago, I was working on Lesson 200, “There is no peace except the peace of God.” Before leaving for work, I read the lesson and did my morning meditation on the phrase as I always do according to the Workbook instructions.

After I finished, I walked outside to get to my car. I don’t remember what set me off, but I no sooner shut the door behind me and I was already in a rage over something. I got into my car and drove away and there were a series of events to feed my fire.

As I drove to work, the Voice reminded me, “There is no peace except the peace of God.” I shouted at my steering wheel, “That’s correct! There certainly isn’t any peace in what is here in front of me!” I started laughing. What a Bozo I am.

Well, I drive a school bus, as you probably already know. Each day brings me a new lesson in extreme forgiveness when I get out on the highway. So, back into my rage I go, frequently remembering, “There is no peace except the peace of God.”

It didn’t let up. All day long, I seemed to find something that would upset my peace. I never had a chance to come down from my high tower of rage. (Really, I’m not a maniac. No one ever knows how I’m feeling unless I share my feelings with someone in conversation. Sorry for making you crazy, Rev. Cerise.)

At the end of the day, I heard Holy Spirit call to me. Here is what he told me:

“You have to understand that you are not going to find peace in anything you see in front of you. Nothing nor no one will give you peace. Go find a better job. No peace there. Go out and find a romantic interest. No peace there. Make a lot of money. No peace there. In fact, everything in front of you, whether you label it thrillingly good or miserably bad, it will give you no peace.

“Stop looking for peace. It doesn’t exist anywhere outside of yourself. It doesn’t exist within your body either. You do possess the peace you are looking for, but your body is actually outside your Self as well.

“Let me lead you to peace. I’ll show you where it’s hidden. It is inside you, but don’t confuse “you” with that pile of bones and flesh you are harnessed to.

“Your day today has been a living lesson and testimony to Lesson 200. ‘There is no peace except the peace of God.’”

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