How to Find Inner Peace

Today the whole world is in a state of conflict, and so are we. There are conflicts within us and outside us. External conflicts are a dime a dozen and of seemingly gigantic proportions. However, what's funny is that the ones inside our heads are really the conflicts that trouble us the most.

We have forever been obsessed with materialistic desires and we think (yes, we think) that fulfilling these desires is the key to true happiness. But is that really so? Sure, a new car, the latest state-of-the-art gadget, a swanky apartment (for some, a new wife or a new husband falls into this category), will provide a feeling of happiness and content.

However, this kind of 'happiness' is superficial and short-lived. Does this happiness translate into inner peace? No, it doesn't. Well, then how does one find inner peace?

It is a spiritual connection between your body, your mind, your soul, and the soul of the universe. Finding inner peace is an integral part of spirituality and it plays a major role in a person's growth. Nobody can give you inner peace; it is something that you must discover on your own.

There is no formula as such. Inner peace is not something that you can get at the press of a button or in exchange of a hundred dollar bill. It is about managing your mind and your energies.

It is a state where your mind is absolutely still, a state where your whole body and soul experiences a newfound freedom, a state of being bathed in a sea of positive energy, a state where you are cleansed of all traces of negativity. Achieving such a state is something that is rarer than the rarest of happenings.

To understand what I'm talking about, here's a simple exercise for you to do.

Listen to the sound of your breathing. As you inhale, feel the purity of oxygen entering your lungs and spreading to each and every part of your body.

As you exhale, visualize all the negativities and impurities leaving your body in the form of carbon dioxide. Now slowly, start clearing your mind of all thoughts. It's difficult and it requires a considerable amount of patience, practice, and mind control.

Remain still and let your body go about doing its involuntary functions. Experience a state of oneness with the universe. Break all the mental chains that may be holding you back. Accept yourself as being someone special in the Creator's scheme of things. The state that you now find yourself in is known as inner peace.

There are millions of people who are less fortunate than you. Gratefulness has a special connection with peace within.

Connect with nature. If possible, take time out and visit a quiet place - it could be a park, a lake, a hilltop or somewhere in the countryside.

Close your eyes, disconnect yourself from the world and connect with nature. It is an amazing way of discovering inner peace.

These were some things you should keep in mind if you wish to find inner peace. Once again, nobody can give it to you. It is something for you to discover and cherish.