Finding inner-peace, in a troubled and uncertain world.

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Whilst trying to forge ahead with our individual personal lives, as indeed we must, we are often weighted down with past baggage, hindered by present constrictions, and fearful of future outcomes. In fact, the business of life and living, sometimes feels like a very steep climb, to non-mountaineers. In other cases, the shoreline may appear close, only to disappear like a mirage, the nearer we get to it.
Our travails are varied. However, the common denominator is that they are problems in search of solutions. In a way, we are all climbing the same mountain, and are in the same "needy" boat.

Add to the conflicts and complexities, of one's personal earthly sojourn and saga, are the events of the outside world. Today, we are facing a once in a century global pandemic, on top of all else that ails humanity. Not the least of which, is fast encroaching authoritarianism in the world's oldest democracy.

Maybe, our present collective crises, are a not-so-subtle prodding, to awaken us to the need to input into our drive and calculations, the fact that there is a bottomless reservoir of peace which we can tap into. These resources are available to us through our spirit beings. Accepting that there is a spirit world, and an after-life, is neither quixotic nor an act of surrender. The realization helps to keep us afloat and cognizant, of the grand scheme, as we navigate the choppy, treacherous waters of human existence.

These thoughts are crystallized in my poem -

PEACE BE STILL

The pathway leads to dreams

Alight with swans and stars,

The maddening din no longer screams

In its place, meandering streams

Journey to the rainbow, yet afar.

Banished are dark fears and blights

Blue skies become celestial sights

Lily-rose-jasmine, scented air

Paradise to gain, much to dare

Within grasp, all things just and fair.

Revelling in Divine love's thrill

Mount higher, yet higher still

On wings of might and love

Pure as the purest turtle dove

Nest delightful up above.

Truth and peace now kiss

Joy unspeakable, heavenly bliss

Grace and beauty hereto unfold

Fly-fly-away, be ever bold

Bird of Eden, heart of gold.

Authors Bio:

Nigerian International lawyer (LL.M Harvard),based in Lagos, Nigeria. My career spans the United Nations Geneva, Switzerland (World Health Organization, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Nigerian energy sector(Shell Petroleum, Conoco), Human/Women's Rights and Education (secondary/tertiary). I am an opinion writer for the Guardian Nigeria. My work has also appeared in The Hill, Washington DC, Kyiv Post, Ukraine, Women in leadership, London, UK and European Network against Racism, Brussels, Belgium.