The power of stillness

There are many names for it. Stillness, Meditation, Mindfulness, Prayer, just to name a few. What we're talking about is Inner Listening. This is a phenomena where we focus not on the choppy - more shallow - surface thoughts, but beyond them. For what lies beyond these thoughts is a wellspring of infinite love. What lies beyond the surface thoughts is the wisdom of our divine teachers. We are not alone.

"Why is stillness of mind essential? Its rewards are quite apparent if you think about it. A still mind is a focused mind. It is a mind that is using all of its resources. It is concentrated upon one thing. It is without the vexation of little distractions. You are able to concentrate your greater strength of mind on one area, and this gives you much more profound insight than you would normally have. Because your mind is quiet, you are not trying to give the situation answers or explanations, so you are able to witness things as they truly exist. Simple enough, but very profound."

I've always been an advocate for peace. I've known since childhood the power that it gives, for instance I recall noting that I could progress much faster through reading a book if I did so at home in the quiet of my bedroom than if I read upon the bus, with all the noise and distractions from the other kids. "With stillness, you can exercise the greater powers of your mind; you can have a greater ability for observation and discernment, and you are able to see the necessary way that you must follow. In stillness, things become obvious that would never be apparent to a mind that was in distress or in conflict. This power of concentration will give you tremendous ability in the world, but that is the lesser of its rewards. Its greater reward is that you begin to discern and to experience your own Knowledge, which is the true Mind that you have brought from beyond this world to contribute here." More info: