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Sometimes I wonder about the "search for peace" not to undermine ideas or feelings, but I think inner peace is just like self esteem. It comes from within. No one and nothing can give it or take it. Happiness is not a place. It won't matter if we buy that new house or have the best lawn in the neighborhood. It's not having the smartest kids or the most diapers or even making the best chocolate pie. Happiness is the travel, the road we choose to take. All to often, the road much less traveled.
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Wow--you said this sooo well--from my heart to your keyboard.
This is so true and I think that often we become so overwhelmed with life; things that we "have" to do, etc.; that we forget about everything else.
I have just started journaling myself. I write down things that have given me gave me pure joy during the day. I find it really helps to think about my day and to remember and cherish those moments--and to remind myself that they happen repeatedly during the day. I even find myself thinking as they happen that I will be writing about them later. I also find that I am focusing more on the moment--and not worrying about the "gotta do's" etc. I find that I am enjoying things more, worrying less. It's changing my perspective.
Amity--maybe you can create a place for yourself. You mentioned the house used to give you peace. Maybe you can recreate that feeling by making a place in your home or yard that is just for you. It could be as simple as a chair in the corner of the room--you could add a table filled with favorite things--plants or flowers--whatever makes you feel happy or peaceful. It would probably be a great place to meditate a bit, start a journal, read a book--whatever.