Thursday, March 13, 2008

Choose Peace in this Moment

Everything happens in this moment. It is always this moment. Allow everything to be as it is in this moment and experience peace.

How do you notice this moment? By moving your attention out of thinking and observing your thinking. How to notice this moment? By moving your attention away from thinking and noticing body sensations. How to notice this moment? Sit still and listen to the sounds around you. At this time, notice your breath. Then notice the sensations in your back. Move down to the sensations in your legs... In your feet. Notice the sensation of the entire body structure and hold an awareness of this.

Notice what is taking place in your body at this moment, and hold that awareness. Don't react to the sensations. When lost in thought, move your attention back to an awareness of thought or sensation. Become aware that you are aware of your body, thoughts, the sounds. Do this for as long as you can until you find a way to bring about that awareness whenever you wish.

While aware, notice the surrounding stillness and peace. Go deeply into that sense of peace. Move your attention into the stillness. Notice how your mind tends to be silent at these times. Choose peace as often as possible. Move towards the stillness and peace and stay with it for as long as possible. Get to know your awareness of peace and choose this as your spiritual place to reside in.

When your mind falls lazily back into the stream of thoughts, remember the stillness and choose to go back. Over and over, choose peace.

Allow this moment to be as it is and experience Peace.