Inner peace is not something that is achieved for one moment of tranquility but is something that leads to a state of mind where the mind is cleared of clutter, a sense of equilibrium is achieved and inner peace is attained.
In the current state of living, one is surrounded by issues, interruptions and turbulence that make one's mind taxing. We do not have any mastery over what is happening in the world outside, but what we do with it is entirely in our hands. That is where the role of awareness is brought into play.
The Power of Awareness: Developing the Pause
When you learn to observe your thoughts, feelings and surroundings, you develop a power - a power of pause.
This helps you not act on your impulses but allows you to think. You become able to make decisions without panicking. You become able to be composed in the midst of everything that is happening in your life.
This is not only a relaxation technique; it is a habit that helps you achieve inner peace.
What Is Awareness?
If you want true calm, you first need to understand what awareness is.
Awareness means noticing your thoughts, feelings and experiences in the present moment. It's like the sky, with clouds constantly coming and going. No matter what the clouds are like, the sky remains unaffected. Similarly, thoughts and emotions come and go and awareness is the space that observes them.
Awareness helps you understand what things are disrupting your peace. You can identify your triggers and habits.
When you begin to understand yourself and your environment, you stop living unconsciously. You start making conscious choices that lead to greater calm and relaxation. Awareness is the first step in managing your inner world.
Observing Thoughts for Mental Calm
Thoughts are like a powerful energy. If they are not noticed, the constant chatter of the mind gradually turns into stress and anxiety. But awareness teaches you to observe your thoughts, not get lost in them.
Normally, we think, I am anxious. But with awareness, you can say, I am noticing a thought of anxiety.
This small change makes a huge difference. It creates a little distance between you and your thoughts. A negative thought doesn't ruin your whole day.
When you observe that the noise in your mind gradually subsides, like a fast flowing river water turning into a gentle stream and your mind immediately start to feel calm.
What is a state of inner peace and spiritual awareness?
How to cultivate inner awareness?
Mastering Emotions Through Awareness
Emotions control our behavior and also change the way we perceive reality. Often, we react to anger or fear without understanding what we are truly feeling. Awareness changes the game here, because as soon as an emotion arises, you recognize it.
When you observe an emotion, you understand its root cause.
- Is it really anger, or just a feeling of hurt?
- Is it fear, or just excitement?
When emotions become clear, impulsive reactions decrease. Calmness doesn't come from suppressing feelings, but from accepting them without getting overwhelmed by them. This is true emotional intelligence.
Breath Awareness: The Simplest Path to Inner Calm
Bringing awareness to your breathing is the simplest and easiest way to achieve inner calm. It works because it's directly linked to the body. When you slow down your breathing, your body receives a signal that everything is okay, there is no danger.
You do not need a meditation cushion or any setup for that matter. All you need is to observe the movement of your breath, the depth of it and let it come in and go out.
You can practice the box breathing technique:
- Inhale for four counts
- Hold for four counts
- Exhale for four counts
- Pause for four counts
This helps your mind ground itself in the present moment, making inner peace more of a natural state.
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