Tonight, as I was re-reading some of my previous posts, I realized something has shifted within me emotionally. Could this be peace? I find myself in a good place, feeling calm without that nagging sense of dread that used to weigh on me. But have my circumstances really changed? The truth is, they haven’t. Everything around me remains the same.

Does this newfound calm mean that I’m suddenly confident and self-assured? Not exactly. I’m still the same person with the same uncertainties. However, I’ve been spending time with someone who presents a state of calmness and self-confidence, and perhaps some of those qualities have started to rub off on me. Whatever the cause, this change feels wonderful. I feel calm, peaceful, and happy, and it’s a state I’m grateful to experience.