What Peace means to me…

How beautiful it is to be alive! But is there a purpose in being alive in the midst of chaos, confusions and disturbance; when your mind is like a roaring sea; no; definitely not; because even with all its beauty, life is like an empty vessel without peace.

Peace,

“It doesn’t mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.”

Peace is a state of mind. A beautifully bloomed flower, chirping of the birds, a calm blue lake. The presence of our dear and near ones, a cheerful person can all make one’s mind overflow with joy. This happiness or joy is the foundation of peace. Peace is born from happiness. If a person is happy, he is in peace.

Peace cannot be withheld; it can only be felt within one’s mind. It is like the waves of the ocean, which comes rushing to hug the land; like a small child, who rushes to his mother. Peace comes from little moments which make your mind dance in delight. A small prayer can lead you to peace, a calm atmosphere, a good friend, a lively hope; all these can provide you peace of mind.

Mind is like a gyre, which turns and turns for no reasons. It is a sea of emotions. Emotions are like ants, once they are set free, all comes together. Happiness and sadness are the two sides of the same coin. One cannot be always happy; likewise, one cannot be always sad. World is a whirlpool and we are inside the whirlpool. Sometimes we are safe, but sometimes we are being caught inside the whirlpool. And with all these troubles surrounding us, where is the time to be happy. Without happiness, peace is invisible. Peace is a mystery, which can be solved through happiness.

How can we attain peace in this chaotic world?  “When the power of love overcomes the love of power; the world will know peace.”

Peace is a combined effort. Unity would lead to success, which fills our mind with happiness, which ultimately opens the door for peace. Peace comes from within. Each person should work for his peace; by doing one’s duty with sincerity, by thanking and remembering god for everything and anything, by being good to one and others.

“Forgive…. Not because they deserve forgiveness; but because you deserve peace.”

All these will lead us to god, the ultimate creator and destroyer and he will purify our souls and will bestow peace to each of us; because understanding and knowing god is the ultimate goal of one’s life; and with god’s arms behind you, even the bigger stones and hurdles cannot stop you from attaining the peace you want, because “God is Peace.”