Welcome to the practice of silence…
Take a moment out of your day and come and sit with us in a circle of silence. You don’t have to complete the whole meditation, just come and sit with us for as long as it feels useful to you…
“Solitude is for me a fount of healing which makes my life worth living. Talking is often a torment for me, and I need many days of silence to recover from the futility of words.” – Carl Jung
“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” – Carl Jung
“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” – Carl Jung
Making a practice of silence, allows what is unconscious to surface in a way that we can be a conscious witness to what is usually hidden below the surface. When we spend enough time being the observer of our own transient thoughts and feelings we come to the realization that on a deeper level, below the constantly moving thoughts, there is something of permanence, something of real substance that is connected to what is bigger than us.
When we get better at recognizing how our inner-narratives surface, we find ourselves spending more time embodying the truth of our being, because we realize that these fleeting mental states do not define our true essence. Beneath the surface of our thoughts and emotions, there is a deeper, more enduring aspect of ourselves that remains constant and unchanging. By connecting with this deeper level of being, we can experience a profound sense of peace, joy, and fulfillment.
As we cultivate a deeper connection with our inner selves, we begin to embody our true nature. We become more authentic, more compassionate, and more aligned with our purpose. As we become the essence of what our soul has always been, we start to live our lives with greater intention and meaning.
Carl Jung beautifully captured this teaching with these words –
“The privilege of a lifetime, is to become who you truly are.” – Carl Jung
One last thought from Jung that points at what we will find in our surrender to silence –
“Invited or not, God is present.” – Carl Jung
Here are a few thoughts to accompany you on your journey to your truest self:
- I embrace the transformative power of solitude.
- I am learning to be the calm observer of my unconscious thoughts.
- As the observer I am ready to face my unconscious patterns.
- I am patient with my inner growth. I am grateful for the opportunity to become who I truly am.
- I love and accept myself unconditionally.
In practical terms, what becomes available to us when we surrender to the essence of our being… is access to our full potential.
Wishing you a peaceful Sunday.
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: Finding silence.