Do you try, sometimes, to pacify your mind? Do you follow any technique to reduce the number of thoughts passing through your mind? Or maybe you accept it as a fact that the mind is always restless, moving from one thought to another?
Isn’t it weird that though everyone has their due share of worries, anxieties, and nonstop thinking, yet, only a few do something to remedy this condition and gain inner peace?
People seem to accept worries and restless thinking as the standard state of mind and rarely take any real steps to change this mental behavior.
It is only when the situation becomes unbearable that one starts wondering whether it is possible to gain some degree of inner peace.
Nonstop Thinking vs Inner Peace
Would you rather worry day and night and let your mind stay busy with nonstop thinking and unimportant thoughts, or do you prefer to enjoy inner peace?
Isn’t it better to have peaceful thoughts, positive thoughts, and a mind that is calm, poised, and under your control?
The truth is that this can be possible with some work on your part.
You can close your mind to thoughts that you do not want. There is no need to allow every thought that pops up to occupy your attention.
You can choose inner peace rather than worries and restless thinking.
It does not matter whether you are 20 years old or 80 years old. This advice is valid for every age.
Your Restless Mind and Racing Thoughts
Worries, anxieties, and restless thinking are regarded as a natural part of life.
It is only when they become exaggerated or under special circumstances we become acutely aware of this state of inner restlessness and lack of peace. At such times, we realize how unruly the mind is and how difficult it is to calm it down.
The inability to stop the racing thoughts becomes especially obvious when you need to do something that requires focused attention. For example, when studying or doing a job requiring attention to detail.
When you need to focus your attention, the mind often keeps wandering away to other thoughts.
There is a lack of ability to control the mind and make it quiet. The mind is always occupied with thoughts, worries, fears, and anxieties. This brings unhappiness, mental exhaustion, suffering, and a lack of inner peace.
We Keep the Mind Busy
Though most people desire inner peace, yet they do the opposite. They cannot enjoy being alone or in silence, and they always seek something to occupy their minds with, as if afraid of inner peace and silence.
We read the newspaper while traveling and listen to music with our earphones while walking. Some talk a lot on the phone, sometimes for hours, exercise with loud music, or drive their cars while listening to their radio.
All this keeps the mind busy, never at rest.
The mind is busy even when you sit or lie down to rest. At these times, if you pay attention to your mind, you will see how busy it is with unimportant thoughts, dwelling on past events, worrying, or just racing from one thought to another.
Even when going to sleep at night, the mind does not let you be but accompanies you to bed with all kinds of thoughts until you finally fall asleep.
Bring Inner Peace into Your Life
- You can bring more peace into your life.
- You can learn to focus your mind when you need to.
- With a peaceful mind, you can go to bed and fall asleep immediately without buzzing thoughts or worries in your mind.
When the mind is relieved from its restlessness, there is more focus, peace, and happiness. Worries and anxieties disappear, and the quality of your life improves.
There are various ways to gain inner peace. Some of them bring immediate but temporary inner peace, and other techniques aim toward a permanent state of inner peace, harmony, balance, and freedom from restless thinking.
There is no quick way to success. The ability to rise above worries, anxieties, restlessness, and negative thinking requires inner work. This inner work is one of the most important things you can do for yourself.
A peaceful mind is far better than a restless mind. A peaceful mind is a focused, strong, and powerful mind, capable of doing greater things than a restless mind that lacks peace and focus.
Do not think that it is an impossible task. It is possible and within your reach, if you really want it and are earnest enough. Many have learned to pacify their minds, and so can you. Even just a little ability is worth your time and effort.
Words to Inspire You to Have a Peaceful Mind
“Peace of mind is within reach for everyone, irrespective of where they live and what they do.”
“Peace of mind is not dependent on special conditions or circumstances. It is the privilege of everyone, not just of yogis and monks living in an ashram or a monastery.”
“Real peace of mind stops the restlessness of the mind and silences futile and meaningless thoughts.”
“If you want to experience peace of mind, you have to close the windows and doors of your mind and not allow your worries and thoughts to disturb you.”
“When there is inner peace, and when the mind is calm, there is happiness and joy.”
“Inner peace brings contentment, equanimity, and tranquility into your life.”
“A peaceful mind adds a sense of security and confidence to your life.”
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