Friday, July 20, 2012

Inner Peace



Inner peace is the result of a quiet mind. An inner quietness that allows you to see yourself and the world around you as it is, without any aggression, desires, frustration or stress you can feel content simply just to be.  You do not need to be rich, successful, pretty or popular to feel this inner calm all you need is to be able to take control of your mind and stop the constant thoughts that repeat themselves over and over again.
Inner peace is not a fleeting emotion it is a state of mind. However people who find this peace do not simply live every moment with a smile on their face, They still get ill and feel sorrow as they are still human! The only difference is that there is a vast comforting space around such difficult times and an inner knowing that such times will pass. There is also a very light uplifting and joyful feeling towards others and yourself which makes you feel complete. People who achieve this inner quietness generally show a kindness towards all living things and a deep appreciation for the natural world around them.

Finding peace of mind is not something you can buy over the internet or achieve over night. It is a gradual process of self discovery and understanding. It is the most important journey you could ever set out on. It takes great dedication and a genuine thirst to want to be peaceful not only for yourself but for others as well. The good news is that anybody can achieve a peaceful mind if they wish. In fact you already have a peaceful mind it is just covered over in layers of disturbing and repetitive thoughts.

The first step is the most important and that is a genuine feeling to want this peace, this wanting needs to be more than a mere curiosity as the spiritual journey ahead is a long path that demands a great deal of inner strength and determination but it can be achieved by anyone whose thirst for inner contentment is strong enough. It does not matter what religious background you come from our needs as human beings are the same.



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