When the world is in chaos, we can still have our own inner
peace and maintain a sense of calm in sea of unrest.
People who maintain
their sense of calm when things around them are in a state of flux and
confusion are always wonderful to be around. We feel calmer just being near
them, as if they have activated our own sense of inner peace. From them we
learn that we can be calm, even when everything around us is in turmoil,
because we know that no matter what happens, this inner sense of calm will help
us to function well. Often, times of confusion are the times that enable us to
find that part of ourselves that knows how to cope, and how to be a light to
others in the storm.
If we allow ourselves
to be thrown off balance by every piece of disturbing news that comes our way,
we may be relying too much on our emotions. On the other hand, our thoughts may
also be unreliable at times like these, as they chatter on endlessly about what
might happen next. If our feelings and thoughts activate one another in a
hectic way, then we become caught up in the confusion that surrounds us.
However, if we can locate the stillness at the center of our hearts, we can
find composure in almost any situation. In addition, we provide a safe place
for our friends and family, who are also prone to taking on the confusion of a
world in flux.
It helps to remember
that we don’t need to completely understand what’s happening right now, nor do
we need to be able to predict the future. Most of us just want to find our way
to being at peace with whatever happens, and we can find this peace inside. Cultivating
our inner clarity with meditation, journaling, and reading words that inspire
us, will lead us to that place inside us that’s already there, just waiting.