The Power of Stillness

Embracing the Inner Sanctuary of Peace and Quiet

The Power of Stillness

Our exploration today invites us to dive into the heart of a central teaching in A Course in Miracles - The Power of Stillness.

Referenced in Workbook Lesson 182, this concept encourages us to discover the transformative power of quietude, the profound wisdom that unfolds when we allow our minds to be still.

This teaching echoes the timeless wisdom of numerous spiritual traditions worldwide. From the serene Zen monasteries of Japan to the peaceful ashrams nestled in the Indian Himalayas, stillness has long been cherished as a gateway to deep spiritual insights.

The Bhagavad Gita, a holy scripture in Hindu philosophy, beautifully expresses this, stating: "In the still mind, in the depths of meditation, the Self reveals itself."

Embracing the Inner Sanctuary of Peace and Quiet

As we journey into the Power of Stillness, we're invited to shift our focus from the outer world of constant activity and noise to the inner sanctuary of peace and quiet. It is about disengaging from the constant chatter of thoughts, the incessant demands of the ego, and the relentless pursuit of external goals.

It is in this silence, in the gaps between thoughts, where we touch the realm of our true Self, our essence that is beyond the changing dynamics of the external world.

New Age philosophy, along with Vedic and Vedanta wisdom, celebrates stillness as the field of pure potentiality, where we're in harmony with the cosmos' flow. The Hawaiian Huna Wisdom encourages us to be 'piko piko,' focused on the navel or the center, an invitation to be in the moment, experiencing the power of now.

In the sacred space of stillness, we can truly listen, not just to our inner wisdom but also to the silent whisper of the universe.

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