It never occurred to me that, as Jesus said, the kingdom of God was within me. I certainly did not believe that the peace and love of the kingdom was available to me. I found it easy to be distracted by the objects, chaos and ideas of this world. I did not even look for a spiritual solution until I had exhausted all other options. Then I did and now my commitment is total. I now listen to the news or simply observe the chaos and destruction around me and then turn, through meditation, to the sense of peace, love and eternity that comes with God’s kingdom, a “pearl of great price”. I find it wonderful that the pearl is there freely for anyone willing to do what it takes.
