peace.

Peace: a state of harmony characterized by the lack of violent conflict.

So, inner peace could be described as the lack of violent inner conflict? This is the ultimate goal isn't it? This seems like such a simple thing but has proven, for me, to be quite a difficult task.


Not quite I year ago I was commissioned and "officially" joined the Navy, for better or for worse. I was certain it was much more for the worse, rather than better. The last year has been the greatest emotional roller coaster I have faced. I have dealt with changes in goals and directions, relationships, and even where I live, my time zone, and my day-to-day support network. I have spent a lot of time trying to figure out why and what this all means.... when I would feel better. I have looked for comfort in all directions even when it wasn't the best decision. I looked everywhere but inside. Today, not quite a year later, I stop the searching.


Today, I woke up and looked into the mirror at a girl who was smiling back at me. I stared for a moment before realizing the girl was actually me. I am, for better or worse, a year older a year stronger and a year happier. I was searching for a way to stand up on my own two feet and eventually I found it... only an ocean and a year away, plus some very good friends and family along the way.   :)