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A message from today’s meditation:
Imagine – for a moment – a mountain. Immovable, steadfast, and grounded. This is the powerful image evoked by today’s meditation, “I am the mountain.” It’s a concept that invites us to tap into our inner strength and resilience, allowing us to weather life’s challenges with grace and equanimity.
We’re kicking off today’s message with a little poem, and then on to a teaching by Mooji:
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I am the mountain – a poem.
Within you there is a mountain,
immovable whether sun or storm or snow.
Your mountain has seen all of the beginnings,
it knows that whatever comes will also go.
This doesn’t mean that you should never act,
only that you lose your power when you act in fear.
When you find the mountain within you before you respond,
your energy is never wasted and your action becomes clear.
– pierre –
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Mooji’s teaching seems custom made to lead us into today’s journey…
“We are the space in which thoughts appear, play, and dissolve like clouds drifting in the infinite sky.” – Mooji
“Feelings are just visitors, let them come and also go.” – Mooji
“Let the world call you lazy for not running about like a frightened ghost. Just be quiet inside yourself. Don’t bother about knowing how things “should” be and simply begin observing without prejudice, projections or desires. Notice… notice how life flows of its own accord. Nothing here is a chaos, but a harmony. You are already inside this flow.” – Mooji
The message is not about never taking action, but about realizing how much energy we waste trying to control things that are not ours to control.
Inside of us – thoughts and feelings will come and go, we need not get involved. The more ease with which we allow emotions to roll on in, the shorter will be their stay.
Outside of us – is a busy world of people running around like frightened ghosts expecting us to do the same. Just imagine being able to always take a step back from the madness, and find the wisdom to spend your energy only where you will actually be effective – No more acting in fear. No more wasted energy.
A few thoughts to lead you to your mountain:
- I am the mountain. I am steady and strong.
- Thoughts and feelings are like clouds; they come and go.
- I let go of the need to control everything.
- I trust the inherent wisdom within me.
- I choose peace over panic.
Imagine a life where it doesn’t feel like you’re chasing your tail, but instead, standing firm like a mountain, weathering life’s storms with grace and equanimity. This is the invitation before us. It requires practice, patience, and self-awareness. But the rewards are immeasurable.
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: I am the mountain.
A moment of reflection
(If you have the time, use this question as a journal prompt, because whenever you put pen to paper you’re wiring the neural pathways that create your new habits. But if you don’t have the time, just take a moment to reflect on your response.)
The Flow of Life: Reflect on the teaching – “Notice how life flows of its own accord. Nothing here is a chaos, but a harmony. You are already inside this flow.” Think about areas of your life where you’ve been forcing or pushing rather than flowing. What would it look like to trust the natural rhythm of your life more? Write about a time when you surrendered control and found that things worked out better than you expected. What patterns do you notice about when you’re in flow versus when you’re fighting against life’s current?
Today’s LIVE meditation
https://youtu.be/dgcc7nHb4KE 2025
https://youtu.be/V9i6RLkFlLU 2024
https://youtu.be/8HVefDecdH8 2023
https://youtu.be/6DaV_UFzQjc 2022
Q&A for deeper learning
1. What does it mean to be “running about like a frightened ghost”?
Being like a “frightened ghost” refers to living in a constant state of reactivity, anxiety, and frantic activity. It’s when we’re driven by fear rather than wisdom, constantly trying to control outcomes, and exhausting ourselves through scattered, ineffective actions. This pattern leaves us feeling haunted by our own thoughts and emotions, never truly present or grounded in our authentic power.
2. Does “being the mountain” mean I should never take action or just be passive?
Not at all. Being the mountain doesn’t mean inaction — it means acting from a place of centered wisdom rather than fear-based reactivity. The mountain metaphor teaches us to find our inner stability first, then respond from that grounded place. This leads to more effective, purposeful action rather than wasted energy. As the teaching says, “you lose your power when you act in fear.”
3. How can I practically apply the idea that “thoughts and feelings are like clouds”?
When you notice a strong thought or emotion arising, instead of immediately engaging with it or trying to push it away, observe it with curiosity. Remind yourself that like clouds in the sky, this mental or emotional state is temporary — it will pass through your consciousness naturally. Practice watching your thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in their stories or demands for immediate action.
4. What does it mean to “trust the inherent wisdom within me”?
Your inherent wisdom is the deep knowing that exists beyond your reactive mind — it’s your intuitive understanding of what’s truly important and effective. This wisdom emerges when you’re not clouded by fear, anxiety, or the need to control. Trusting it means pausing before reacting, listening to your deeper knowing, and acting from that centered place rather than from scattered thoughts or emotions.
5. How do I distinguish between what I can control and what I cannot?
Generally, you can control your responses, choices, actions, and internal state, but you cannot control other people, external circumstances, or outcomes. A helpful practice is to ask yourself: “Is this something I can directly influence through my actions right now?” If not, it falls into the category of things to accept and flow with rather than resist. Focus your energy on your response rather than trying to control the situation.
6. What does it mean that “life flows of its own accord” and how do I get into this flow?
Life has its own natural rhythm and intelligence that operates beyond our personal will. Getting into this flow means learning to work with life’s natural patterns rather than against them. This involves releasing the need to force outcomes, staying present and aware, and responding to what’s actually happening rather than what we think should happen. It’s about becoming a conscious participant in life’s unfolding rather than trying to be its director.
7. How do I practice “choosing peace over panic” in stressful situations?
Start by developing awareness of when you’re moving into panic mode — notice the physical sensations, racing thoughts, or urge to react immediately. In these moments, pause and take a few deep breaths. Remind yourself of your mountain nature — steady, grounded, and stable. Ask yourself what the most peaceful response would be, and choose that over the reactive impulse. This is a practice that gets easier with repetition, as you train your nervous system to default to peace rather than panic.