We may not think of "stillness" as a cherished desire on a par with the experience of a luxurious spa in a private beachfront home in Maui. And yet, the healing, the joy and rejuvenation we can experience in stillness is much greater and deeper.
Our minds are relentless generators of activity and drama, and they just keep going on and on. Perhaps you have experienced traveling to a beautiful destination. You lie on a relaxing, tropical beach only to find your mind still racing on! After a couple of weeks your mind slows down and you may find some of the peace you were seeking.
But this peace is not the result of your vacation environment. It is simply that your mind has become calm, like a quiet sea at dawn after a windless night. |
