Inner Peace
I believe that inner peace, or peace of mind, are essential for establishing a cohesive sense of self. Wikipedia defines inner peace as a "state of being mentally and spiritually at peace, with enough knowledge and understanding to keep oneself strong in the face of discord or stress." Being "at peace" is considered by many to be healthy (homeostasis) and the opposite of being stressed or anxious. Peace of mind is generally associated with bliss, happiness and contentment. Yet, how often do we feel this way? With the conditions of the world today, the current state of our economy, world tribulations, fears of war, it seems that day after day, inner peace gets farther away, and harder for us to maintain.
Often some people attempt to achieve inner peace through channeling a state of consciousness or enlightenment that may be cultivated by various forms of training, such as prayer, meditation, T'ai Chi Ch'uan or yoga. Many spiritual practices refer to this peace as an experience of knowing oneself. Finding this kind of inner peace is often associated with traditions such as Buddhism and Hinduism.
Yet, there is also the perspective that inner peace is channeled through moral and spiritual growth through the acceptance of God. One example stems from the Bahá'í Faith perspective, as religion is seen as the chief civilizing force in human history. The Bahai's believe that moral maturity thus comes from spiritual awareness. Making the primary purpose of God in revealing His will through His Messengers is to effect a transformation in the moral and material conditions of human existence. The transformation is directed to the inner character of every human being and to the organization of society--a transformation that engenders cooperation, compassion, rectitude of conduct, and justice.
Furthermore, in linking spiritual development to personal behavior, it is written in its scripts "that the citadels of men's hearts should be subdued through the hosts of a noble character and praiseworthy deeds." He exhorts the world's peoples to "illumine their beings with the light of trustworthiness ," "the ornament of honesty," and the "emblems" of "generosity." Service to humankind is the purpose of both individual life and all social arrangements: "Do not busy yourselves in your own concerns; let your thoughts be fixed upon that which will rehabilitate the fortunes of mankind and sanctify the hearts and souls of men." Our moral and spiritual advancement is therefore crucial to our well-being in both this life and the next .
I am a firm believer, that whether, one practices spirituality or some other faith, attaining a grasp of our inner peace is crucial for personal happiness. This however, can only be achieved once a person has conquered to accept themselves as complete, cohesive, competent wholes within themselves and within their relationships. Thus, inner peace starts with using self as a vehicles, to drive whichever belief system one holds, towards achieving a disposition free of stress and discord. It is important to understand that at times, with all the distractions and pressures around us, it is easy to go rouge and needing help getting back on track becomes imperative. And as resilient as we may feel we are, we sometimes need guidance from an non-judgmental ear to helps us move past our defenses that keep us off track. If you feel that now is the time to get your old self back, Dr. Saum would be honored to go through this journey with you.
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Often some people attempt to achieve inner peace through channeling a state of consciousness or enlightenment that may be cultivated by various forms of training, such as prayer, meditation, T'ai Chi Ch'uan or yoga. Many spiritual practices refer to this peace as an experience of knowing oneself. Finding this kind of inner peace is often associated with traditions such as Buddhism and Hinduism.
Yet, there is also the perspective that inner peace is channeled through moral and spiritual growth through the acceptance of God. One example stems from the Bahá'í Faith perspective, as religion is seen as the chief civilizing force in human history. The Bahai's believe that moral maturity thus comes from spiritual awareness. Making the primary purpose of God in revealing His will through His Messengers is to effect a transformation in the moral and material conditions of human existence. The transformation is directed to the inner character of every human being and to the organization of society--a transformation that engenders cooperation, compassion, rectitude of conduct, and justice.
Furthermore, in linking spiritual development to personal behavior, it is written in its scripts "that the citadels of men's hearts should be subdued through the hosts of a noble character and praiseworthy deeds." He exhorts the world's peoples to "illumine their beings with the light of trustworthiness ," "the ornament of honesty," and the "emblems" of "generosity." Service to humankind is the purpose of both individual life and all social arrangements: "Do not busy yourselves in your own concerns; let your thoughts be fixed upon that which will rehabilitate the fortunes of mankind and sanctify the hearts and souls of men." Our moral and spiritual advancement is therefore crucial to our well-being in both this life and the next .
I am a firm believer, that whether, one practices spirituality or some other faith, attaining a grasp of our inner peace is crucial for personal happiness. This however, can only be achieved once a person has conquered to accept themselves as complete, cohesive, competent wholes within themselves and within their relationships. Thus, inner peace starts with using self as a vehicles, to drive whichever belief system one holds, towards achieving a disposition free of stress and discord. It is important to understand that at times, with all the distractions and pressures around us, it is easy to go rouge and needing help getting back on track becomes imperative. And as resilient as we may feel we are, we sometimes need guidance from an non-judgmental ear to helps us move past our defenses that keep us off track. If you feel that now is the time to get your old self back, Dr. Saum would be honored to go through this journey with you.
For more articles on Inner Peace, please look on the Links & Resources page.
