Inner Peace

To have inner harmony doesn’t necessarily mean that your outer life is harmonious. Most of the time the external events of our life are things we cannot control. But we can achieve a certain degree of life balance in the way we choose to live. And balance is what leads to that sensation of inner harmony. Balance is all about alertness and continuous adjustments. If you watch a tightrope walker you will see that they are very concentrated, and they are always adjusting their weight. If they start to lean too much to oneside, they will counter it by shifting their…

As you start another week I just wanted to remind you that you are strong and powerful… more than you probably realise! The negativity of other people and life events only affects you if you allow it to. Remember who you truly are. Connect with your inner power, the peace and stillness that is at the centre of your being. That stillness cannot be affected by anything. Nothing can touch you when you remember that is who you are. You are the infinite Self… unchanging, unaffected, and undying. As it is said in the Bhagavad Gita, your true essence is…

To achieve real, lasting change in your life, you have to start from within yourself. It’s always possible to try and treat the symptoms, but until you go to the root of the issue, you will never be able to truly resolve the external problems in your life. Our patterns of beliefs, thinking, and behaviour will continue to lead us into the same types of problems again and again. When we are able to turn our attention inward and establish a secure foundation of peace and balance within ourselves, then our life will change for the better.

If you have problems with your spouse or colleagues at work, confronting them head on isn’t always the best solution… you can’t force people to change. I’ve found that focusing on myself and nurturing my inner spiritual connection is far more effective at resolving issues with other people.