The world around us is a swirling vortex of events, most of which are completely beyond our control. Yet we often find ourselves desperately trying to shape the world to our liking, it’s almost as if we think that we can grasp at the reins of a dozen wild horses and make them listen to us. This futile pursuit of control can lead to a life of constant stress, anxiety, and unhappiness. It is in these moments of turmoil that we must learn to let go, to surrender, and to discover the true source of peace within ourselves.
You can’t change what happens in the world around you, but you CAN change how you respond to what happens in the world around you.
“You see, suffering has nothing to do with events, but with one’s reaction to them. What’s happening is merely what’s happening. How you feel about it is another matter. I have given you the tools with which to respond and react to events in a way which reduces – in fact, eliminates pain, but you have not used them.” – Neale Donald Walsch
“Do not jump into reaction mode at the first appearance of negative energy. Just breathe, and relax.” – Neale Donald Walsch
“You cannot change the outer event, so you must change the inner experience.” – Neale Donald Walsch
Just as there is constant movement, constant change in the world around us… so too our inner world is in constant flux. Within us, thoughts and emotions are always flowing in and out like clouds in the sky, and we need to create a similar spaciousness in our response to our inner world as we’ve learned to have with the world around us.
It is helpful to have a simple routine that gives us the opportunity to practice spaciousness. The ability to stop, breathe and just observe for a while… not letting our fear steer our reactions… but choosing how it is that we wish to respond.
Today’s meditation is one such simple practice, please join us and learn to master the art of the pause.
A few affirmations you help you embrace the pause:
- “I can choose how I respond to any situation.”
- “My inner peace is not dependent on external circumstances.”
- “I will pause before I respond.”
- “I will cultivate a sense of spaciousness within myself.”
- “Meditation is my refuge from the chaos of the world.”
So the next time you find yourself caught in the grip of negative energy, remember to pause, breathe, and choose a different response. By cultivating a sense of spaciousness and choosing how you respond, you can transform negative energy into opportunities for growth and transformation.
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: Come to your senses