Holding onto Happiness - 2

2 - Inner stillness

As we sit, here and now, what is our experience?

From the motion of the far universe, the circular motions of the solar system, to the rotation of planet Earth, all is in motion.

And from where we sit, and what we see, motion is all around us. We see the clouds move across the sky, the wind blowing in the trees, the traffic of people and transport all around us, and even as we sit in our room, again all around us is in motion – from the flicker of our screens, to the motes of dust that circulate amidst the gentle currents of air around us.

And even then, when we close our eyes, and sit, still, all around us is in motion. The sense awareness that fluctuates around and within our bodies, the circulation of heat and digestion, the sounds that entice us, to the itches and aches that urge to keep us moving.

So, where can we find stillness and true inner peace? Where does it truly reside?

At the centre, the central stillpoint, resides the mind, and that too is in constant motion, as the process of thought and cognition continue. Is there no stillness to be found? Anywhere?

The movement, the motion, in and around us is called ‘the dance of constant motion, but though movement both external and bodily are not within our capacity to still or to control, it is possible to still the movement and fluctuations within our minds.

And this understanding, this wisdom, is the key that opens the door to inner peace.

Being aware that stillness can be found within, and that stillness actually resides within, might not be immediately apparent, but through the practices of contemplation and meditation, this stillness, our inner peace shall be located and experienced.

Perhaps a momentary glimpse initially, but once seen, never forgotten.

A simple, but profound first step along the pathway to inner peace and happiness, the first moment of an awakening mind, experiencing happiness by choice, not by chance.

The first moment, found through the gentle art of meditation... Click here... BREATHING & RELAXATION MEDITATION