subject: Inner Peace And Harmony [print this page] Inner Peace and Harmony Inner Peace and Harmony
What does having peace of mind suggest to most people? Just by hearing the words peace and harmony implants this suggestion to us. It suggests serenity, tranquillity and being free of any disturbing thoughts or emotions. It is essential for self-improvement and personal growth. Having peace of mind both mentally and spiritually and being able to deflect and cope with excess stress are important. Meditation, starting with visualisation and guided imagery can help to achieve inner peace and harmony. World peace in fact begins with individual inner peace. If we each do our own bit towards world peace by creating peace inside ourselves and within our own family and community, the effect will help lead to world peace. When we have individual inner peace the effect will snowball to those around us. When individual communities live in harmony and co-operation, peace reigns.
Practising Meditation can Offer Much More
The road to inner peace can commence with something as simple as relaxing with a good book, watching a favourite movie or enjoying holiday time and a good sleep. Practising meditation can offer much more than just temporary inner peace and harmony.
Our own attitude and inner thoughts and feelings are key contributors to achievement of good mental health and happiness, as research has shown. Your own self talk will contribute to your sense of inner peace and harmony when it is positive. The reverse is also true as negative self talk will contribute to doubt, fear, anger and worry. That little voice inside our head is always switched on and we talk to ourselves many times each day. So being aware of our self talk and nipping in the bud negative internal chatter is beneficial to our wellbeing. Reject the negative self talk and avoid negative people. Doing meditation is a great way of using your own self help methods and subconscious mind. Be grateful for all that you do have in life, even if it is just for things such as having warm clothes, a roof over your head, food on the table, the beauty of nature. Learn to be forgiving and let go of resentments. Practise patience and tolerance and dont harbour feelings of jealousy.
Accepting Change is Important
Learn to accept what cannot be changed and do not dwell in the past in order to move on. Take care of your mind and avoid exposing yourself to negative stories in the media.
Allowing our feelings to overwhelm and control us diminishes our personal power. Set yourself realistic goals and work towards their achievement. Practise deep breathing and spend time each day meditating.
Don't believe that just by acquiring great wealth this will make you happy and contented. Constant focus on affluence may create a time deficit leaving no personal time to develop your mind and finer qualities. Hatred and anger can raise their ugly heads. Stilling the mind with meditation is the key. Learn to practice meditation. Your life can head in a new and wonderful direction with even a short time spend each day meditating.
