Finding Inner Peace!

Inner peace is often spoken about in the context of spirituality, but interestingly, it is winding its way into contemporary living – becoming one of our main life-style choices. In fact, no longer are sentiments of an inner life and personal retreats reserved for just the devout. Having an inner-life, seeking inner-peace, practicing meditation, yoga and living a stress-free life, has also become an essential part of attaining life-balance in our modern day stream of existence.

Inner peace, as can be described from a place of rational thought, is ‘peace’ felt from within oneself. However, it involves, learning to find the space and time to be at ease with oneself – learning to let go of ones worries and care, and allowing life to unfold just as it is meant to. In so doing, giving ones’ self the opportunity to dance with the universe, whilst taking in and experiencing the beauty of life as well.

Beauty exists whether we choose to acknowledge it or not, but we can only see the beauty of life, when we are in harmony with everything, and this comes through our ability to experience inner peace. Nevertheless, in seeking to cultivate inner-peace in your life, let us consider the following. They are just six ways, in which you can start out on the journey of finding inner-peace.

Now, let us begin!

1. Make a commitment to being peaceful.  In the bid to make a commitment to being peaceful, start out by having a peace affirmation written and placed where you can see. It may be one that says something like this – “Today, I shall choose peace above all things” or “Today, I shall be peaceful”. In this way, you are affirming your commitment to being peaceful, whilst also having a reminder nearby of the choice and the commitment you are making.
2. Make peaceful choices.  Making peaceful choices is one way of finding the inner-peace, that you ultimately seek. I am a great fan, of the late Dr. Wayne Dyer and his work. In one of his many speeches, he stated that, whenever we are confronted with a choice to be right or to be kind, that we should “choose to be kind”. I agree with him and believe that this is another great place to start on the journey of finding inner-peace. Always choose to be kind, and this is especially so, in a bid to be peaceful.
3. Have a practice that reminds you daily of the importance of peace. It is best to begin the day with a ritual that reminds you of the importance of peace. I choose to spend time, just sitting in the silence for lengths of time each day. This makes me feel more peaceful and reminds me of the importance of peace, not only around me but in the world at large. It somehow, also helps in re-enforcing my love for peace and my commitment to live with its values. In this space and time, I also acknowledge and give gratitude for peace before carrying on with my day. You may choose to do the same. But in making your choice, let it be one that feels right for you. This will ensure that you stick with it.
4. Learn the art of letting-go and practice acceptance. You can only do what you can, as a human-being – so learn to let go of things or situations which are beyond your control. More-so, let go of things that no longer serve you or that are causing you more pain that it is worth. In my opinion, this is one way in which the universe tells us that it is time to let go. Learning to let-go and to accept things or situations that you cannot do anything about is important in finding inner-peace.
5. Learn to live in harmony with yourself and with others. Everyday as you seek out to begin a new day, allow yourself a moment of silence – just to find that place of stillness within, and with the same token, that place of harmony too. Once you can feel the harmony, be at one with it and then with this, set out and approach the day ahead of you and extend this sense of peace and harmony to all you encounter on your way. This is one way one way in which you can begin the process of learning to live in harmony with yourself and others.
6. Be gentle on yourself. When people come to see me with issues of an emotional nature, being gentle on themselves as a practice, is one the first few exercises I offer to them. Usually, many of them do not know where to start with this, as they would have never thought about it or done it before. But, in time and with assistance, this gradually becomes a practice, that they take on board and for life. Nevertheless, being gentle on yourself is also an important part of finding inner-peace. Practice this daily!

Just in case, you are wondering why you should seek inner-peace…

Inner – peace comes with its own rewards. With inner peace, comes a sense of peacefulness and the experience of life, as less of a struggle. Also, once you begin to have the experience of inner-peace, life begins to take on a new lustre, a radiance, so to speak. This, then begins to permeate all that you do or come into  contact with. These a just a few, as there are many more.

For further information on the author and the journey of inner-peace, please visit; http://www.estheremanuel.com or http://www.beingatpeace.org.uk