How to achieve inner peace? Whatever that might mean to you, it’s clear that the pursuit for inner peace is part of the human condition. You, and many people you know, have likely tried or are attempting to let go of something that’s keeping you stuck, feeling uncomfortable in your own skin.
Maybe you want to let go of anger, judgment or resentments. I hope that this brief conversation will help you to define what inner peace is to you, how to find inner peace, and the benefits of reaching out for help along the way.
What is Inner Peace?
Sometimes it’s easier to define what is not, rather than what is. You know how it feels in the absence of inner peace. You may be consumed with anger, sadness, resentment, jealousy, FOMO, regret, anxiety or depression. We know that all of these emotional and psychological states can cause mental anguish and negative physical consequences. When we’re suffering like this, all we’re asking ourselves and others is, “How do I find inner peace?”
Inner peace can be described in countless ways. But if we refer to the ailments listed below, we might agree that inner peace consists of some of the following feelings:
- safe
- calm
- being present
- comfortable in your own skin
- confident
- relaxed
- trusting
- connection to spirit
- unconditional love
How wonderful would it be to be able to access these high vibrational states of being at will? Imagine being able to recognize when you’re beginning to fall into some negative thought pattern and being able to quickly adjust, let go and move on. Sounds almost magical, maybe impossible. It’s not.
How to Achieve Inner Peace
Let’s approach the process of allowing inner peace to enter our bodies and our minds through a three-step sequence:
- Awareness
- Letting Go
- Allowing
Some people approach the pursuit of inner peace as if it’s something that requires hard work, sweat and dedication…like training for a triathlon Well, I like to think of it more as the gentle process of tuning in to your body, letting go of the negative, and then allowing inner peace to fill the void.
You become aware of the negative emotions by learning to pay attention to your body. Whenever you begin to feel any of the negative emotions listed above, there is a corresponding reaction in your body. It might be a tightness in your gut, shortness of breath, increased pulse, a heating up in a part of your body, a sudden chill somewhere in your body, or any number of other physical symptoms.
When you teach yourself to pay attention to these physical reactions, you are able to bring awareness to the moment and focus on the cause of the physical and emotional disruption. If you think about it, it all makes sense. You’ve experienced this connection thousands of times in your life. The key is to understand that being aware in the moment gives you an opportunity to make a change for the positive.
Letting Go of Anger
Let’s walk through this three-step process using the release of anger as our challenge.
Awareness
First, we’re aware of being angry. We feel it in our body, and we’re consumed with an intense focus of our thoughts of what we’d like to do to solve the problem, seek justice, or beat the crap out of someone on the other end of the phone. You are now aware!
Letting Go
The next step is letting go. One way to allow the angry energy to dissipate is through breath. Just choosing to breathe, slowly, is the most effective tool you own. Slowing down your heart rate, focusing in on the inhales and exhales, and then becoming aware of how your body is now relaxing and coming back to normal, increases your self-awareness and will make it easier each time you get off track emotionally. You are now letting go of the anger! Remember, this takes time and practice.
Allowing
The final step is allowed. Once you’ve calmed yourself and have allowed the energy associated with the anger to move through your breathing, you can now make a new choice. Rather than locking into the negative and having your entire day ruined by the angry moment, you can now allow the more positive attitude to manifest and allow a sense of inner peace to replace the energy you have released. The beginning of inner peace!
Of course, this brief description makes it sound so easy. It’s not. It takes time and practice. But it is a gentle process in the face of the more violent process taking place in your mind and body when you react so strongly to life’s curve balls.
What does Letting Go Mean?
Letting go is breathing in inner peace and breathing out everything that is no longer serving you. It may be something you do dozens of times a day to calm yourself. This kind of daily practice is powerful and can help you on your journey to inner peace.
But Wait, There’s One More Bonus Step!
That bonus set is reaching out for help. You can’t do this alone. I was certainly not able to make the changes in my life on my own. I had teachers. I attended workshops. I developed a daily spiritual practice. I reached out for help all of the time and in many different directions. I encourage you to do the same.
I hope this examination of: Journey to Inner Peace: Letting Go of Anger and Reaching Out for Help has offered you some guidance for your own journey to inner peace. There’s obviously much more to learn and practice to discover your individual path to inner peace. Most men can benefit from the support of an experienced guide who can coach them through this amazing journey of growth and self-realization. It’s a journey well worth taking.
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