Finding
inner peace is difficult to do in a world like ours. Life is crazy busy, with
curve balls launched at every turn. It can be daunting to try and see the love
in each day, especially when you feel that bad often overtakes the good. One
thing that is for certain is change, which is why achieving inner peace relies
on how you adapt and cope. If some material item or emotional state makes you
feel at inner peace, you’ll never be there long. Learning to adapt and to make
yourself happy even when change is occurring is how you can achieve inner
peace. I found that these ten destinations are along the journey to inner peace
and even in difficult times, reverting to these can put your mind, body and
soul at ease.
1)
Visualization.
When I’m feeling overwhelmed, stressed or sad I tend to let it consume me.
Using visualization is a great way to calm your woes even while they ail you.
Shut the world out for a few moments, close your eyes and visualize a place you
long to be. Think of the sounds you hear there, the scents you smell, what you
would be doing and soak it all up. Remind yourself that even though you’re
struggling now, you won’t always be and eventually you’ll make it back to that
place.
2)
Affirmations.
As humans, we tend to focus on the negatives and pay less attention to the
positives. On the route to inner peace we must reverse this by practicing
affirmations. Affirmations of yourself and others can make you feel stronger
and confident, especially during times of weakness or worry. “You are
beautiful.” “You are strong.” “I am beautiful.” “I am strong.”
3)
Focus on
sound. Sometimes all we need is a chance to tune out the world. By using
music or any other soothing sounds, we give our minds a chance to focus on
something and it allows our petty thoughts to melt away. If music isn’t a
source of calm for you, then just simply listen to whatever is around you.
Watch your thoughts pass by in your mind and pay attention to the sounds you
hear only. This gives your mind a chance to rest and relax.
4)
Practice
compassion. When we experience another person’s compassion, it lights us up
from the inside out. And so it does when we practice compassion towards
another. Even a smile sometimes can turn someone’s day around. Focus on being
compassionate (even when you’d rather not) because it will make not only you
feel good, but those around you.
5)
Breathe.
One of the most neglected forms of relaxation is simply, breathing. Inhaling
fresh oxygen and exhaling the toxins that we don’t need anymore while focusing
on the breath is a great way to relax. When you feel like the world is caving
in on you, take a moment just to breathe. You’ll be amazed at the clarity
you’ll feel.
6)
Practice
acceptance. Practicing acceptance is a key way to inner peace. We cannot
change everything and accepting what cannot be changed, acknowledging it and
letting it go is something that many people have a hard time doing. Remember
each day to be accepting of change, of people and of circumstances. Rest your
head in the acceptance that everything happens for a reason, and even bad can
turn into good.
7)
Forgive.
Holding grudges is a sure-fire way to inner war. Forgiveness is something that
is more beneficial to the forgiver than the one being forgiven because it
allows us clarity in our souls. Once you forgive, you can let go. Letting go
with a deep breath and forgiving those who have hurt you or forgiving yourself
is a great step on the road to peace. Forgive and exhale the hurt away.
8)
Simplify.
Try to simplify everything in your life. Sometimes we make things
overcomplicated or harder than they need to be for unknown reasons. By focusing
on simplification, you can focus solely on necessities of the body, mind and soul.
9)
Do things
you enjoy every chance you get. Give yourself time for the things you enjoy
the most. Happiness, true happiness, is a gateway to inner peace. You have to
let yourself have it by doing the things you love and enjoy as often as you
can.
10) Practice gratitude and appreciation. This
is perhaps the most important of all. Being grateful and appreciative for
everything good in our lives shouldn’t be reserved just for Thanksgiving. We
should take time to appreciate the good in our lives, and even the bad, for it
allows us to learn and grow. Appreciation for even the little things is
important on the journey to inner peace.
We hope today and everyday you are able to splash in the
pool of inner peace, for with inner peace and contentment comes true happiness.
Remember this quote during the rough times and practice these 10 ways to inner
peace as often as you can: “He who lives
in harmony with himself, lives in harmony with the universe.” -Marcus
Aurelius
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