Peace of Mind

in the final analysis, the hope of every person is simply peace of mind
(H.H.The Dalai Lama)

i think this is a good place for me to start: do i have peace of mind? if the answer is yes, then that is wonderful. if the answer is no, i need to examine my life to find out why. and fix it. this finding out can be done by some type of introspective thinking. journal writing is a good place to begin. this allows me to hold a conversation with myself. this gives me a place to call home-MY home, which I don't have to share with anyone, unless I choose to do so. i get to know myself. do i have peace of mind where i am and just not realize it? this is something which i can discover over several weeks of writing. if i truly don't, then what can i do about it? can i change my point of view, so that i have it where i am? can i change the situation where i am, so that i have peace of mind? if the answer is no, i need to determine what will give me peace of mind and find it. if leaving a situation, i suggest solitude for a time. this way i get to know the person i am now as i am. i am probably not the person i thought i was. so some time meditating, having more conversations with myself, and, after a while, making new friends lets me find out both who i am and who i want to be.  simply to have peace of mind.