Peace is a Natural Mind State

This is a re-blog and a reminder for myself this morning. Peace is within us all. Take time to meditate today.

oooOooo

This is one of my favorite quotes about inner peace from Dr Thynn Thynn . Every time I read it or share it, it makes me see how simple peace of mind can be if we only learn how to access it.

“Peace is a natural mind-state in every one of us. Peace has been there since the day we were born and is going to be there until the day we die. It is our greatest gift; so why do we think we have no peace of mind?

Experiencing peace is like looking at our hands. Usually we see only the fingers – not the spaces in between them.

In a similar manner, when we look at the mind, we are aware of the active states, such as our running thoughts and the one thousand and one feelings that are associated with them, but we tend  to overlook the intervals of peace between them.”

open hand

When we come to realize that peace of mind is already within us, our journey changes from searching for it, to one of letting go and being present. By letting go of what our thoughts are caught up with, and coming into the present moment, we connect to our inner being.

This is the secret place where peace resides.

I love the idea of shedding and revealing rather than striving for.

If you have a minute or two, why not slow down and join me here in a moment of  mindfulness.

Take a moment to notice your hands and the spaces in between your fingers.

Close your eyes and now picture the space between each finger.

Allow your hands to soften.

Notice the warmth in your palms.

Let your hands rest on your thighs with the palms up.

Allow your breath to soften and lengthen.

Breathe ….

Relax your jaw and forehead.

Breathing gently ….

Notice the calm in between the thoughts that come up.

Remember that this is always within you. Its up to you how you choose to access it and bring it into your everyday life.

16 responses to “Peace is a Natural Mind State”

  1. Lovely. To allowing peace and presence.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thank you Brad 💐🙏🏻💖

      Liked by 1 person

  2. I love this meditation, Val. I have never done a hand meditation before but it really helps me see/feel the space between my fingers, my lips, my arm and my body… as well as the space I’m gracing myself right now to stop, breathe, and watch a black squirrel in the tall grass. Thank you for this.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. I’m so glad it resonated with you today. Enjoy connecting to your spacious nature and nature itself 😊

      Like

  3. Love this, Val. A good reminder! 🙏🏼 💜

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thank you Eliza 💞

      Like

  4. This is lovely and wise guidance. ❤️

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thank you so much 💞

      Liked by 1 person

  5. Beautiful Val, it is indeed there each and every breathe. Thank you for the reminder 🤗❤️🙏

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thank you dear Mark 💐🙏💖

      Liked by 1 person

    1. Thank you Derrick 💐

      Liked by 1 person

  6. Your content is so nurturing. Thank you, Val. 🕊️

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thank you for your kind words Michele 💐🙏💖

      Liked by 1 person

  7. Beautiful Val. Thank you!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks so much Cindy 💐🙏💖

      Like

I’d love to hear from you …