What gives me peace? A short, simple question. but one shrouded in complexity. It is a question I find hard to answer because peace of mind does not come easily.

I think a lot but most of my thoughts focus on things and issues I find worrisome. Rather than focusing on peaceful things, my thoughts lead to worries about problems at the local, territory and Australian levels.

It seems at times there are so many issues of a social, emotional, economic and political nature that there is little room in my head for thoughts that generate peace and serenity.

At night I try to switch off, but nine times out of ten, finish up dreaming. and so intensely that I wake up in the morning remembering quite vividly the details of my dreams. They are hardly peaceful but focus on issues requiring solutions.

I guess what gives me peace, or as close as it comes, is when I am sitting in front of the television, chilling out and dozing off.

That’s the way it is for me.