Peace of mind. It seems a lofty goal in an age where stress is the natural by product of everyday life. We live in a fast pace world and any type of peace can often seem so far from where we are. It's exactly what we need though and it isn't quite as far as we think - in fact it's our natural state but one in which we have long forgotten how to access. The key to peace is distance, emotional distance - no, not to be confused with coldness but a distance that's filled with compassionate watchfulness. When we can view our thoughts as distant from the reality of our true, peaceful nature we no longer identify ourselves as the nature of that which we watch. We now feel anger rather then declaring "I am angry!' We are not anger nor can we ever be - we are the peaceful, clear sky that is often obscured by clouds of emotions. The simplest way to gain this detachment is through meditation - on the breath, a mantra or a spiritual passage - all paths that lead our true nature. As little as 5 minutes - twice daily - can lead to major changes and stress reduction. It's a small investment for such a large profit.
Peace,
Eric
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