Peace
being surrendered
freedom from or a stopping of war; a treaty to end war; freedom from public disturbance or from disagreement; an undisturbed state of mind; absence of mental conflict; serenity
The drama of human pain and suffering is fueled by resistance and contraction. Inner resistance cannot withstand surrender. The absence of mental conflict is achieved when we patiently go within and become the observer, surrendering any preferences. The resulting peace is divine: all is born out of stillness.
Inquiry
What takes away my peace?
Intention
I remind myself to return to stillness whenever I can. Even just a moment of deep breathing and no-thought can produce deep peace in the midst of chaos.