Inner Peace#2

Aum Sairam

Many of us feel a sense of inner peace when we're out in nature. We
feel a sense of timelessness. We become aware of our own almost
insignificance in relation to it. We can't change it; we can't control
it. But the thought is somehow reassuring. We feel content to be a part
of something so awe-inspiring and unarguably "there".

There's a sense of balance and harmony in nature. Seasons come and go
with regularity. There are cycles of life, giving and receiving in a
beautiful harmonious whole. Even cataclysmic events-storms,
earthquakes, floods-are part of a larger harmony, a natural cycle of
growth and change. Nature is always becoming. The beauty of nature
constantly unfolds in accordance with its laws.

Nature teaches us more about inner peace. It reminds us that there are
laws and that they are in control. With that reminder is a sense of
comfort that there is order in the universe. We might as well attempt
to reorder the seasons or annul the effects of gravity as to
change the consequences of violating natural law in the human
dimension. We simply cannot be a law unto ourselves without
consequence. Inner peace and quality of life come only as we discover
and align with the fundamental Laws of Life.

The inner peace we are talking about is obviously more than the absence
of war. It is not a retreat into the wilderness to avoid the
complexities and conundrums of daily living. The inner peace we are
talking about is a function of our deep inner life. It's joyful living.
It's found in the midst of life, not in retreat from it.

To the many devotees who sought real treasures, the ocean of love and
mercy, Lord Sainath warned his devotees of roadblocks viz. ego, pride,
anger, greed, jealousy, etc. in attaining this inner peace and gave his
words of wisdom and the two fundamental principles in attaining inner
peace viz. Faith and Patience.

To Abdul, Sri Sai Baba said, "Vices [actions that produce bad habits]
can overpower a man. Do not be under their control, triumph over them.
If one truly discriminates, good qualities will arise in one and keep
company until the end of one's life and will serve one well bringing
inner peace".

Take a moment and think about your own life. What does "inner peace"
mean to you? Where does it come from? Are you satisfied with the amount
and quality of inner peace in your life?

Allah Malik