“Your Daily Dose” is a quick two minute read packed with bite-sized wisdom from all the great teachers. But you could also choose to turn it into something more… a powerful daily practice for personal growth. Give it a try!
A message from today’s meditation:
During Sunday meditation we create a space of stillness. Less talking from me and more presence in the absence of words. Silence, however, is not merely the absence of sound, it’s the profound presence of existence. Embracing silence is not about fighting the presence of noise, but having acceptance for the transient movements of consciousness while surrendering to the unchanging source from which all arises.
Mooji speaks about silence in descriptive words which I swear I can taste! To better understand his thoughts on silence, I’m going to divide them into two categories – the first is like beautiful poetry, and the second is more like really practical advice:
The beautiful:
“There is a mystery within all beings bursting to reveal itself, in the ones who become quiet enough to discover it. In this discovery a benevolent force shines spontaneously from your presence towards all beings, and this light cannot help but illuminate the world.” – Mooji
“There is a presence, a silence, a stillness which is here by itself. There is no doer of it, no creator of this stillness. It is simply here in you, with you. It is the fragrance of your own self. There is nothing to do about this, it is naturally present. This fragrance of peace, this spaciousness, it is the fragrance of your own being.” – Mooji
Such a beautiful description of our deepest nature, but in practice this can be really difficult to experience because we have such busy brains! And a brain WILL produce a constant stream of thought just like your sweat glands produce perspiration and your heart continues to beat on autopilot.
How do I understand silence amid this constant mind chatter?
The practical:
“The emptiness I speak about is not the emptiness the mind imagines. It is not blank. Your body can continue expressing in a natural way. Intelligence is there. Emotions can come. Everything can play, but beneath there is total serenity and peace. No planning, no strategizing, no personal identity is there. Just the space of pure being. It is what we are, but we dream and believe we are not.” – Mooji
“Let the mind come as it wants; just you don’t go with it. The greatest salesman in the world cannot sell you, if you don’t buy.” – Mooji
“The mind is like the wind. You’re trying to stop the wind, dressed as a kite. How are you going to do it?” – Mooji
Let the mind wander as it will, but don’t get carried away by its currents. It’s like a skilled salesperson; it may pitch its wares relentlessly, but the ultimate decision to buy lies with us. We can accept the mind’s busy-ness, and also, we can choose not to react to it – creating a space for silence to emerge.
It’s essential to remember that silence isn’t about emptying the mind. It’s about creating the spaciousness in which thoughts can come and go without clinging to them. It’s about finding peace within the storm, rather than trying to fight the storm and forcing it to stop.
Two more thoughts from Mooji that I just had to include as well:
“Just as you wash your hands before eating, clear your mind before engaging with the world.” – Mooji
And the ultimate conclusion…
“When you can bear your own silence, you are free.” – Mooji
Ultimately, the journey to silence is a personal one. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. But by consistently making time for stillness, even for a few moments each day, we can begin to unravel the layers of noise that obscure the fragrance of our true nature.
When we are able to find peace in our own silence, we unlock a freedom that is beyond measure. It is a freedom from the tyranny of the mind, a freedom to be fully present, and a freedom to connect with the deeper essence of who we are. And in this space we always sense our connection to something larger than ourselves.
As you explore this path, keep these mantras in mind:
- “The mind is a powerful tool, but it is not the master.”
- “Silence is not the absence of sound but the presence of peace.”
- “Let go of the need to control everything, including your thoughts.”
May you find peace and freedom in the depths of your own silence.
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: Finding silence.
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Today’s LIVE meditation
Practice the “Daily Dose”
Let’s put it into practice! Choose what works for you – daily, once a week or whenever inspiration strikes. Putting pen to paper wires the neural pathways that will create your new habits.
1 – Affirmation
Write down your favourite affirmation on a sticky note and place it somewhere that you’ll be able to see it the whole day.
- “The mind is a powerful tool, but it is not the master.”
- “Silence is not the absence of sound but the presence of peace.”
- “Let go of the need to control everything, including your thoughts.”
2 – A moment of reflection
Use today’s question as a journal prompt. If you don’t have the time to sit down and write, just take a moment to reflect on your response.
The Cost of Resistance: Fighting the wind while dressed as a kite is exhausting – it’s a battle you can’t win. Reflect on the energy you spend resisting things you cannot control: your own thoughts, other people’s actions, circumstances beyond your reach. What does this resistance cost you – in energy, sleep, relationships, or peace of mind? Write about what it might feel like to set that fight down, even for a moment, and simply let the wind blow. And once you can watch the wind blow without trying to control it, what actions can you take that empower yourself in this situation?
3 – Quotes to share
Send a quote to someone who needs it, or share them all on social media to spread the good vibes!
4 – Q&A for deeper learning
Read through the questions and answers and write down at least one “aha moment” that clicked for you.
Q1: Does finding silence mean I need to stop all my thoughts?
No, absolutely not. True silence isn’t about emptying your mind completely or stopping thoughts, which is impossible since the brain naturally produces thoughts just like your heart automatically beats. Instead, it’s about creating a spacious awareness where thoughts can come and go without you getting caught up in them. As Mooji explains, “Everything can play, but inside there is total serenity and peace.”
Q2: What should I do when my mind won’t stop chattering during meditation?
What you should do is congratulate yourself. Mental chatter during meditation isn’t a sign you’re doing it wrong – it’s the whole point of the practice. Just as you don’t build muscle at the gym by avoiding the heavy weights, but by picking them up again and again, you don’t build mental strength by trying to avoiding a chattering mind, but by encountering it. Each time your attention wanders and you notice it, gently bring yourself back to your point of focus – your breath, a mantra, the guide – that single act of returning is the “rep” that builds your capacity for presence. It won’t happen once or twice; it will happen dozens of times in a single sitting, and that’s exactly as it should be. Over time, this repeated practice of getting pulled off course and choosing to come back is what strengthens your ability to remain steady amid the storm, both on the cushion and in daily life.
Q3: How is inner silence different from just being blank or empty?
Inner silence isn’t a blank void where nothing happens – it’s a fullness of being that exists alongside everything happening. As Mooji explains, your body continues to move and function naturally, your intelligence remains sharp, and emotions are still free to rise and pass through you. What changes isn’t the presence of thought or feeling, but your relationship to it: you drop the misguided goal of trying to fight the wind, of forcing thoughts to stop or emotions to disappear. Instead, you discover a deeper part of yourself that can simply watch the wind move – aware, engaged, fully alive – without being swept away by it.
Q4: I don’t have time for long meditation sessions. Can I still find inner silence?
Yes, you can cultivate silence even in brief moments. Just as “you wash your hands before eating,” you can “clear your mind before engaging with the world,” with a few deep breaths. Even a few moments of stillness each day can help you access this inner space. The key is consistency rather than duration.
Q5: What does it mean to “bear your own silence”?
“Bearing” your own silence means staying present with yourself even when it’s uncomfortable – and for most people, it is. Humans are famously uneasy with silence; the moment external distractions fall away, the mind often drifts toward uncomfortable feelings, buried memories, or sensations we’d usually rather avoid. To bear your silence is to sit with these things without immediately reaching for your phone, a conversation, or some other escape to smooth them over. It takes a kind of quiet courage to stay in that space rather than flee from it – but it’s precisely by staying that you move through the discomfort rather than around it, and on the other side of that willingness is the freedom Mooji describes.
Q6: How do I know if I’m accessing this inner silence correctly?
You’ll recognize it by a sense of spaciousness and peace, even while thoughts and emotions are still present. It feels like finding “the fragrance of your own being” – a natural presence that doesn’t need to be created or maintained. You might notice a benevolent quality emerging from your presence toward yourself and others, and a sense of connection to something larger than yourself.