PEACE: Awakening the Conscious Mind

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD

There comes a point in all of our lives when what we see begins to capture us, and what we experience begins to enlighten us. Everyday life is filled with moments — some that call for our attention and others that quietly pass us by. Yet every moment carries a story. 

We move through life accepting the stories we choose to feel, those we are willing to absorb, and those we decide to ignore. Too often, we take consistent occurrences for granted, assuming they will always be there. But nothing is forever. The people, places, and things we encounter daily become labeled by our subconscious as, “I already know.” 

Life is fleeting. What we choose to see and experience is either stored as treasured moments or dismissed as passing distractions. Yet even distractions leave an imprint — they carry memory. And when we sense a blockage or a negative energy approaching, our instinct is to avoid it.

Still, the awakened mind seeks something greater. It searches for positive fuel — those experiences that pour into us, grounding us and strengthening our confidence when we stand firmly on our own two feet. The Almighty places before us a landscape of lessons, each one designed to guide us, to elevate us, and to sharpen our ability to truly see. 

Within each of us lies a sacred space, quietly calling for our attention. It feels like a warm blanket, a flowing waterfall, a moment beneath a radiant purple moon. This is the place of awakening — the place where we meet ourselves fully. 

To be at peace is to embrace this awakening. It is to understand that your willingness to grow, your openness to divine gifts, becomes the very doorway to salvation. 

Everything you are has brought you to this moment. You hold the power to manifest your dreams through awareness — through the careful selection of what you choose to value and carry forward. Even life’s challenges, the perceived wrongs, contribute to your unique flavor — your personal roux. 

So now the question becomes: What are you going to do with it? 

Clear the pathways. Make room for your creativity, your movement, your rhythm. Step into a space of joyful exploration, where purpose and passion meet. 

This place is yours. Wake up — and embrace all of it.