Peace

"Peace is a condition of mind brought about by the serenity of soul." Jawaharlal Nehru

Feeling at peace is sometimes elusive.  Sometimes it might be easier to be at peace if one was living in solitude, but we are not.  We are in relationships, which are rewarding and trying and stretching.  The caregiving relationship is rewarding, trying and frustrating.  Currently, the person for whom I provide caregiving (who now needs assisted living) wants to come home to mow.  It does not seem to matter how many times I say that is not possible, the conversation perseverates.  Perseveration seems to be a part of the dementia, and reasoning with someone with dementia is impossible.  To have peace, it seems we must be willing to be at peace with our decisions --- despite the oppositions of others.  There will always be those people who oppose our actions, but it is imperative that we take action based upon what is true for us and what is best for all involved.