Inner Peace

 There are times of great excitement, joy, and wonder, and there are times of sadness, illness, and fear. What keeps a person going on and growing in steadiness? Where does inner peace come from? Is it there no matter what is going on in the conscious world?

This, I think, is the essence of a spiritual awakening—the absolute conviction that, no matter what, all is well. It is the essence of the laughing Buddha, the laughing Jesus. For me, it is the knowing that at my core, I am okay. Nothing and no one can take my innate joy. No matter what happens to my physical self, the sentient being that is me remains whole and perfect. I can experience serenity at all times by remembering this.

I relax and go within. I am connected to the Divine; I am the Divine manifested as me, just as you are the Divine manifested as you. I am here learning my lessons while being of service wherever I can, doing whatever I am able to do. I am here sometimes withdrawing from all the disorder, refreshing and renewing my strength, so that I can be of service to others while rediscovering the joy of living life as a physical being. All this and more! Life is supposed to be fun!

Today, I am grateful for experiencing the fun of life, the joy of service, and the inner peace which remains steady through it all.