What Brings You Peace of Mind?

[blissfulpeace]

We all (consciously or unconsciously) seek more peace of mind. What is the activity/mindset/meditation etc that makes you more peaceful in your daily life?

For example, I personally practice Vichara, the technique of Self-Inquiry as taught by Ramana Maharshi. Every time I get in mental turmoil due to external events I decisively ask myself the question "Who Am I?", put my attention on my inner being (silence) and I begin to experience inner freedom.

Or I try to detachedly "see" the thought that is nagging me until it fades away by itself.

What's your method?

[ttt]

Playing solitaire

[spacedout]

This lowly, simple and insignificant person practices pure awareness which is a state of consciousness where there is no duality. By being aware of the inner body, the immediate surroundings and the Divine at the same time, a sense of calmness envelopes all my senses. It is amazing, but I have also found out that any pain or discomfort, of any kind, disappears. I use little tricks like wearing a rubber band around my wrist to remind me to go back into pure awareness as often as possible. My mind and ego keep pulling me back into duality. You might say it's kind of a battle to stay in pure awareness but I'm getting better at it with practice.





Pureawareness.info. Pure Awareness

[rei]

helping others, and seeing others help other aspects of Oneness

owning emotions and accepting them

noticing a desire to get involved in a debate, and deciding not to, brings me peace of mind. (sometimes i get more peace from participating, though explaining how this is might be tricky.)

letting others live their lives instead of trying to force them to follow my own chosen path

spending time in nature

not following mainstream media but still finding ways to be informed

expressing gratitude

occasionally checking out channeled material

communing with my guide team

creating and maintaining sacred personal space

great idea for a topic btw!

[David Turnbull]

I actually wrote an article about this a while ago, but essentially what gives me peace of mind is simplicity. Having less to worry about and doing everything I do with focus and deliberation.

[spacedout]

Hey David, you are a pretty wise person for as young as you are. I like your blog. You are a very good writer too. Good luck and keep up the good work.

[Gasokai]

Well for me, its mostly about simplicity of life, no need to stress, set goals and objectives, trying to get forward. If I feel that I need moment of peace, I would just sit down and take a deep breath.

It's just life, everything is temporary and death will eventually catch everyone. Important thing for me is to remember that I am in charge of my own life and there is no need to rush it in a way or another.

Everyday meditation works for me to clear of my mind and to refresh my values. Ultimately deep meditation is also the place where I go to look for answers if I feel lost.

[reflections]

Meditation always brings peace of mind to me. I try to bring the state into my daily life too with varying degrees of success but overall it's improved my state of peace gradually and surely in all things.

[David Turnbull]

Originally Posted by spacedout

Hey David, you are a pretty wise person for as young as you are. I like your blog. You are a very good writer too. Good luck and keep up the good work.

Thanks for the compliment mate. There's plenty of things I'm ignorant of, but I'm glad I've found topics that just blend so well with who I am.

[openeyes]

watching my breath, my thoughts, and/or emotions

cleaning

walking mindfully

lifting weights

a good meal

a nap

having enough money in the bank/income to easily cover any bills I'm likely to have

[truthforhappiness]

At first I thought it was reading Peace of mind books. But then realize it's practicing vipassana meditation that bring me joy and peace of mind. Here is the advantage of meditation that I wrote

Truth for Happiness » Advantages of Vipassana Meditation