What are the most important things needed to live a good life?
They say a good life needs a house, car, wealth, and food so fancy it comes with a garnish you can’t pronounce. But let me tell you a secret whispered by a monk, mumbled by a mom, and silently agreed upon by your tired soul: Peace of mind trumps all.
You could have a golden sofa, but if your thoughts are playing WWE Smackdown at 2 a.m., what’s the point?
“Money can buy a bed, but not sleep; food, but not appetite; a house, but not a home.” — ancient wisdom… probably from your grandma.
Peace of mind is underrated because it doesn’t flaunt itself. It doesn’t show up in Instagram reels or LinkedIn updates. It doesn’t scream, it sighs.
It’s that invisible glow when your to-do list is ignored for once and you’re just watching the clouds do absolutely nothing. It’s laughing at a joke you’ve heard ten times just because you needed the laugh. It’s sipping tea with both hands and no phone. It’s forgiving someone — not because they apologized, but because your sanity was worth more.
“A peaceful mind is like a room with open windows—everything unnecessary just flies out.” — me, after cleaning my mind instead of my house.
We chase everything outside, forgetting that peace is an inside job. So yes, have your cake, but don’t forget to breathe between bites.
Thought to ponder:
Isn’t it ironic how we run after a good life, only to realize we left peace of mind back at the starting line?
Sharon's Read And Reflect 
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