A state of mind that enables us to function at our best and produce great results is referred to as peace. Therefore, the characteristics of pleasure, happiness, and satisfaction may be used to describe mental peace. We may design a life that brings us peace in a variety of ways. However, the peace we want should be unending and lasting. It is just a type of pleasure if it is momentary, brought on by getting a tangible thing or succeeding in a certain objective. The Siddhas of the Himalayas believes that creating inner serenity is the greatest way to achieve long-lasting calm. When we are in a peaceful condition internally or naturally, there will be peace everywhere.
How to cultivate calmness within us
This poses the question of how to achieve this peaceful condition. How can you channel your energy to cultivate a calm atmosphere inside of you? This is important because it lets you live calmly and harmoniously with your environment. As long as we consider ourselves to be reliant on the outside world, we will continue to be a puppet to its decisions. Yoga and spirituality place a strong emphasis on the self in order to teach about separation. When our journey moves inward, we become less inclined to react to stimuli from the outside world. Otherwise, we are always at the mercy of factors that are beyond our control, such as the weather, the behaviour of others, etc.
Responding overreacting
We teach ourselves to reciprocate and respond to the outer world utilising the substance that is within of us when we practise inner stillness and quiet. How we react will come from a place of inner chaos or contentment. Then, every interaction will reflect who we are on the inside. With the help of yogic methods that are meant for achieving spirituality, one might grow spiritually every day and change the way one reacts. There are several techniques to get there, including yoga, meditation, contemplation, and journaling. We stay away from daily pressures and anxiety when we are at peace. Instead, it refocuses our attention on the daily pleasures that provide us with the most happiness and the greatest gift of good health.
Spend time with yourself
Life is a journey in which we always strive to improve as individuals with each passing day. You might take some time at the end of each year to sit in solitude and consider if you succeeded in reaching the objectives you had set for yourself. There will always be changes in your life, some of which you will be proud of and some of which you won’t. Do not worry, though, for we are still on the road to attaining our goals as long as we live to witness the dawn of yet another brand-new day.
Work on your skills
Similar to introspection, practising yoga enables us to gauge our progress based on our unique skills. With our yoga and spiritual practises, we can see the difference and get the rewards. Have you thought about elevating your yoga practice in the coming year? Think about including additional asanas and more Surya Namaskar cycles in your routine. You can extend the duration of your meditation sessions and add new pranayama exercises. Do your yoga day resolutions involve gathering more knowledge about the world we inhabit, the cosmos, and religion? Bring these ideas into your yoga practice and see the positive effects it has on your life.
Shared By : Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar
Yoga and Spiritual Leader
