“There are no problems, only situations. It is all in how you approach them.” – Sadhguru
This thought by Sadhguru reminds me of a line in the poem “If” by Rudyard Kipling that mentions “treating triumph and disaster just the same”. It speaks of the possibility of having the kind of peace that is unaffected by circumstance, seeing everything as just an experience, not good or bad.
This kind of peace is not to be confused with apathy or passivity. It is accompanied by a keen sense of awareness, not avoidance or escape. An awareness that sees all, yet stays in a calm space.
“Peace is not the highest goal in life, it is the most fundamental requirement.” – Sadhguru
When we get this the wrong way around then we believe that, “I first have to get everything in my life in perfect order, check all the boxes, dot all the i’s and cross all the t’s and THEN… then I’ll have peace.”
And that’s exactly how we ensure that we never get there. The truth is that we have to find peace first, before we’ll have the ability to have acceptance for all of the moving parts of our life that feel like they’ll never line up in perfect order.
“Life is not about peace. But if you do not know peace, you will never know life.” – Sadhguru
“Health does not always come from medicine. Most of the time it comes from peace of mind, peace in the heart, peace in the soul. It comes from laughter and love.” – Sadhguru
The health of your nervous system is completely dependent on the quality of your peace.
Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that only once you have a life without difficulty, will you be at peace. Peace isn’t the reward, it’s the foundation, and it’s only available if you have acceptance for the messy, ever-changing nature of life.
Here are some thoughts to build your foundation of peace:
- Peace is the Starting Point: Let go of the chase for perfect conditions. Instead, cultivate peace as an ongoing practice, a foundation for navigating life’s complexities.
- Reframe Challenges as Situations: Shift your perspective. See obstacles as opportunities to learn, grow, and demonstrate your inner strength.
- Awareness Breeds Calm: The “mountain” observes all – both the good and the bad – but remains centered and unruffled. Develop a keen awareness of your thoughts and emotions without becoming consumed by them.
- Action from Stillness: Peace doesn’t mean inaction. It creates the mental clarity needed to take decisive, informed steps when necessary.
- Laughter and Love are Your Guides: These are the natural expressions of a peaceful heart. Invite them into your life to nurture your inner mountain.
Join us in today’s meditation for a very practical journey into finding a mountain of peace within you.
– pierre –
Today’s meditation: I am the mountain.