Be on the lookout
for symptoms
of inner peace.
The hearts of a great many have already been exposed;
and it is possible that people,
everywhere,
could come down with it in epidemic proportions.
This could pose a serious threat to
what has,
up to now,
been a fairly stable condition
of conflict in the world.
Some signs and symptoms of inner peace:
A tendency to think and act spontaneously
rather than on fears
based on past experiences.
An unmistakable ability
to enjoy each moment.
A loss of interest
in judging other people.
for symptoms
of inner peace.
The hearts of a great many have already been exposed;
and it is possible that people,
everywhere,
could come down with it in epidemic proportions.
This could pose a serious threat to
what has,
up to now,
been a fairly stable condition
of conflict in the world.
Some signs and symptoms of inner peace:
A tendency to think and act spontaneously
rather than on fears
based on past experiences.
An unmistakable ability
to enjoy each moment.
A loss of interest
in judging other people.
In the journey the ultimate goal
has always been the same –
to live a life that has meaning,
to cultivate self-awareness,
consciousness,
and kindness.
I have come to understand
there's no chart for greatness,
it's a long slow process of simply listening
and being listened to
and giving yourself the strength
and freedom to live 4
has always been the same –
to live a life that has meaning,
to cultivate self-awareness,
consciousness,
and kindness.
I have come to understand
there's no chart for greatness,
it's a long slow process of simply listening
and being listened to
and giving yourself the strength
and freedom to live 4
Peacefulness is an inner sense of calm
- it comes from becoming still –
in order
to reflect
and meditate
on our inner wisdom
and receive answers.
A peaceful heart
is one that is free
from worry
and trouble.
It's becoming quiet
so we can look at things quietly
so we can more clearly understand them
and thus come up with creative solutions.
It is learning to live in the present.
In today's world
we take Inner Peace
and our inner spirit too much for granted.
The price we pay for this ignorance
is phenomenal.
We’re all in this world together,
and yet sometimes,
that idea gets blurred and foggy.
We see each other as separate
until certain people or events happen,
which jar our senses
and make us realize
the inner connection
between all of us.
Everyone has had the sensation of swallowing tears,
hurt, anger
or frustration;
being silenced
emotionally,
mentally
and ultimately spiritually.
With time,
many of us forget
how to live without feeling silenced.
We live in a quiet
that is not serene and meditative,
but repressed and suffocating.
And in that quiet we forget – almost -
how to return to that state
of inner peace.
Yet, our inner self reminds us
that our mission is to live in the possibility
of finding and harnessing
what is great within us,
and then giving ourselves complete freedom
to express our discovery with full voices
to our partners,
our friends,
our children
and our world. 1
- it comes from becoming still –
in order
to reflect
and meditate
on our inner wisdom
and receive answers.
A peaceful heart
is one that is free
from worry
and trouble.
It's becoming quiet
so we can look at things quietly
so we can more clearly understand them
and thus come up with creative solutions.
It is learning to live in the present.
In today's world
we take Inner Peace
and our inner spirit too much for granted.
The price we pay for this ignorance
is phenomenal.
We’re all in this world together,
and yet sometimes,
that idea gets blurred and foggy.
We see each other as separate
until certain people or events happen,
which jar our senses
and make us realize
the inner connection
between all of us.
Everyone has had the sensation of swallowing tears,
hurt, anger
or frustration;
being silenced
emotionally,
mentally
and ultimately spiritually.
With time,
many of us forget
how to live without feeling silenced.
We live in a quiet
that is not serene and meditative,
but repressed and suffocating.
And in that quiet we forget – almost -
how to return to that state
of inner peace.
Yet, our inner self reminds us
that our mission is to live in the possibility
of finding and harnessing
what is great within us,
and then giving ourselves complete freedom
to express our discovery with full voices
to our partners,
our friends,
our children
and our world. 1
A loss of interest
in judging self.
A loss of interest
in interpreting the actions of others.
A loss of interest
in conflict.
A loss of the ability
to worry
- this is a very serious symptom.
Frequent, overwhelming episodes
of appreciation.
Contented feelings
of connectedness
with oneself,
with others,
and nature.
Frequent attacks
of smiling
through the eyes of the Heart.
An increasing tendency
to let things happen
rather than make them happen.
An increased susceptibility
to the love extended by others
as well as the uncontrollable urge
to extend it.
WARNING:
If you have some or all of the above symptoms,
please be advised that your condition of inner peace
may be too far advanced to be curable.
If you are exposed to anyone
exhibiting any of these symptoms,
remain exposed
only at your own risk.
in judging self.
A loss of interest
in interpreting the actions of others.
A loss of interest
in conflict.
A loss of the ability
to worry
- this is a very serious symptom.
Frequent, overwhelming episodes
of appreciation.
Contented feelings
of connectedness
with oneself,
with others,
and nature.
Frequent attacks
of smiling
through the eyes of the Heart.
An increasing tendency
to let things happen
rather than make them happen.
An increased susceptibility
to the love extended by others
as well as the uncontrollable urge
to extend it.
WARNING:
If you have some or all of the above symptoms,
please be advised that your condition of inner peace
may be too far advanced to be curable.
If you are exposed to anyone
exhibiting any of these symptoms,
remain exposed
only at your own risk.
Intentions for Increasing Inner Peace
I've found that one way to create more inner peace
is to intend it.
The following five intentions can be stated aloud or silently at anytime.
Today,
I intend to accept
everything as it is.
Today,
I will do something
that makes me feel more peaceful.
I've found that one way to create more inner peace
is to intend it.
The following five intentions can be stated aloud or silently at anytime.
Today,
I intend to accept
everything as it is.
Today,
I will do something
that makes me feel more peaceful.
Today,
I release the pressure
to be perfect
or to do everything perfectly.
Today,
I'll be kind
and compassionate
toward myself
and those around me.
Today,
I'll slow down
and take time to
"just be."
By using these intentions
(and/or by creating our own intentions)
on a daily basis
we can more easily sustain
a sense of peace and equilibrium. 2
There is a criterion by which you can judge
whether the thoughts you are thinking
and the things you are doing are right for you.
The criterion is:
have they brought you inner peace?
If they have not,
there is something wrong with them,
so keep seeking!
If what you do has brought you inner peace,
stay with what you believe is right. 3
I release the pressure
to be perfect
or to do everything perfectly.
Today,
I'll be kind
and compassionate
toward myself
and those around me.
Today,
I'll slow down
and take time to
"just be."
By using these intentions
(and/or by creating our own intentions)
on a daily basis
we can more easily sustain
a sense of peace and equilibrium. 2
There is a criterion by which you can judge
whether the thoughts you are thinking
and the things you are doing are right for you.
The criterion is:
have they brought you inner peace?
If they have not,
there is something wrong with them,
so keep seeking!
If what you do has brought you inner peace,
stay with what you believe is right. 3
| When we are present in each moment, the past gently rolls up behind us and the future slowly unravels before us. 5 |
Acknowledgements:
[1] ~Unknown
[2] -The Symptoms of Inner Peace
(An Abundance of Life) ~Unknown
[3] ~Peace Pilgrim
[4] ~Unknown
[5] ~Richard Levy
Media: Quiet
[1] ~Unknown
[2] -The Symptoms of Inner Peace
(An Abundance of Life) ~Unknown
[3] ~Peace Pilgrim
[4] ~Unknown
[5] ~Richard Levy
Media: Quiet
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