There is no such thing as peace of mind. Mind means disturbance; restlessness itself is mind. — Nisagadatta Maharaj Everybody wants to experience more peace of mind. But, as we all know, the mind can be a tricky customer. You are sitting by the pool on your long-awaited summer vacation. The sky is blue. The temperature is …
You have barely been awake two minutes and already your overactive mind is gatecrashing your peace. Like a gaggle of squabbling geese, random thoughts crowd your headspace — worries, concerns, fears, to-do lists—plying for your attention, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and longing to drag the covers back over your head. There is nothing more exasperating than …
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And they are off again. Like a hamster frantically charging round and round on its wheel, a mad fury of thoughts stampede through your head, demanding your attention and leaving your inner peace in tatters. Fear thoughts, anxiety thoughts, worry thoughts, unworthiness thoughts — a crowd of pesky intruders, barging their way into your home, wreaking havoc. …
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To realise that you are not your thoughts is when you begin to awaken spiritually —Eckhart Tolle Realising you are not your thoughts is a life-changing discovery, a pivotal moment in each person’s spiritual journey. It struck me for the first time in 1997, after reading “The Power Of Now” by Eckhart Tolle. I had …
We all feel that life sucks at times. Just getting through the day can seem like an uphill battle. You drag yourself into the office each day with as much enthusiasm as you might have for climbing into a boxing ring with Mike Tyson. It would be more fun to watch paint dry than to …