The art of pursuing peace of mind
By Abhishek Haridasan
Outrageously insane to be considering such a request, especially at a time when peace of mind is a rare commodity.
Many seem to thrive at the very mention of it and seek inner calmness by speaking about it. The elated and enlightened souls seem to realise how happiness and peace of mind go hand in hand.
Welcome to Peace Land!
You’re welcome here at all times of the day and there is no entry fee. The catch here is that you seldom have time to take the rollercoaster or ride the carousel for a few minutes of the day. Forget that, you don’t even seem to remember when you last stamped your visa to enter the blessed land, and it’s been very long since you have seen the beautiful sunrise in this land!
Blame the schedules!
That’s the easiest thing you can do and is a fallback used by millions across the world. You promise to prioritise peace, yet it doesn’t take centre stage when the hour comes. You keep it at the backburner, hoping to address and accumulate it soon, but then you’re of humankind; millions of things to do and likewise to make!
It isn’t you, it’s the situation!
Said everyone who ever gave you some words of advice on managing your life, career, family, mental health and more! Because the informant/confidant is an individual who seems to have silvered their hair under the duress of lifelong battles, you listen to them patiently, not realising that you are made of different mettle yourself.
The situations around you merit a look at the minutest of details, cajoling people into a state of bliss when in actuality, all you wish are for sombre moments and a big breather that allows your lungs to exhale the air of mysteriousness.
Pick what matters to you.
And don’t settle for anything that isn’t remotely what you felt it could be, a.k.a comprise shouldn’t be your first reaction. Pick what suits you best, and don’t let go till the final buzzer is called upon. Live life like every day needs to be experienced and let mind be settled when you have found that piece of pie that will give you some peace of mind. In all honesty, it isn’t as difficult as it seems, yet we have tendencies to complicate simplicity and render duplication in much that we do!
Now is the time:
This is most certainly the best time you have found for yourself. There’s a picnic spot picked just for you and your loved ones. There are cutely cut club sandwiches, some mildly sweetened black tea, freshly squeezed juice, and even warm semolina pudding for everyone to savour. You have the best view of the mountains around you, and the people who matter occupy positions around you.
At this very moment, you have let yourself loose, relaxed your shoulders, given your arms and legs a mighty stretch and pecked your partner on the cheek! You look into the skies, say a small prayer and remember the Almighty for bliss rained moment. Your peace of mind begins here, and this moment and hopefully many more shall be yours.
Peace be upon those who love you, peace be with them who stick by your side, peace for those who live life with purpose, and God bless this peace of mind scenario that has and shall come upon you.
Peace is purposeful! We need peace to prize every piece of ourselves for our overall benefit. Be calm and let peace of mind be found always and with much regularity.
