tranquility

n 1: a disposition free from stress or emotion [syn: repose, quiet, placidity, serenity, tranquillity 2: a state of peace and quiet [syn: tranquillity, quietness, quietude

For the past month, I have encountered the word “tranquility” on a regular basis. I’ve found it in books, in various conversations, even inscriptions on decorative rocks in a garden. It’s been bizarre. I’ve never see the word in my entire life as often as I’ve seen these recent weeks.

So, you have to ask yourself: Is this a message? Is there something to this, or is it just a coincidence, like when you think about Volkswagon Bugs, you’ll start to notice them on the street everywhere you go. I do believe that what we focus our thoughts on greatly affects how we perceive the world, so in some ways I think it’s a little of both – starting as a subtle message from God, which in turn increased my attention to the word, thus causing me to recognize it more often.

tranquility

I like the word. I find it very well-timed. As I’m apt to over-extend myself in pursuit of my passions (inventing, new music, movies, microcasting with CrazyAces), I find I more desperately need peace and tranquility in my life. God is discovered not in the chaotic swirl of events and activities we cushion ourselves with, but in the quiet places, the calm places.

So I’m making an effort to be a little bit more relaxed during the day, a little bit calmer as I react to life. I might not be the picture-perfect model for tranquility, but that won’t stop me from quietly grabbing hold of it for a few minutes every morning.

Kevin

Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God.”