4 Ways To Find Inner Peace

There’s a commodity that useds to be abundant but is fast dwindling. No it’s not oil or natural gas. It isn’t precious metals or minerals. It’s peace. Around the world our peace reserves are at an all time low, and we’ve never needed them more. Our lifestyle and relationship with technology have pushed us into a state of heightened awareness and agitation. Yes, it’s great that we can find out what’s going on anywhere in the world in seconds through the miraculous plastic and glass rectangle in our pockets. Yes, it’s great to be able to connect with friends and family whenever we need to. But all this interconnectivity is inhibiting our ability to look inwards.

We need to slow down the pace of life. We need to take the time to find our inner peace lest we get lost in the frantic hubbub of the world around us. And here are some ways in which we can do just that without the need to make huge lifestyle changes or sacrifice your worldly ambitions…

Try mindfulness meditation

Mindfulness meditation is the perfect antidote to stressful and fast paces 2020 living. It helps you to shut out all the myriad distractions of the world and focus solely on your breathing. It’s a great way to quiet and slow your mind and help you to feel better adjusted. What’s more, it only takes a few minutes every day and you can even do it in the car on the way to work. 

Tidy up

Marie Khondo might just be onto something. Tidying and cleaning the living space is a great way to restore our inner peace by bringing peace and order to our surroundings. Clutter can exacerbate our stress levels, create a visual distraction and prevent us from being able to relax in our own homes. Over time it can even take a toll on our mental health. Not only does removing clutter and simplifying our surroundings bring us peace, the very act of cleaning and tidying can be surprisingly therapeutic. 

Listen to the words of inspirational people

Finding your inner peace is just like developing any other skill. It takes time, patience and tenacity and often we can improve by seeking inspiration from others. Find opportunities to listen to the words of great peace advocates like Prem Rawat whom you can learn all about here https://www.wopg.org/prem-rawat/. As well as providing inspiration and reminding us of the importance of peace they can also provide practical strategies to help find inner peace and deal with the chaos of the world around us.  

Think twice about how you respond to the negativity of others

Invariably, other people will test your patience. Whether it’s people who are drunk and obnoxious in the street, people who drive inconsiderately or people who take you for granted. We’re hardwired to repay negativity with negativity. But with a little Cognitive Behavioral Therapy we can rewire our minds to better cope with the negativity of others, and respond in more positivity than bringing more anger, resentment and bitterness into the world.