How To Find Spiritual Peace

Inner peace and pleasure can be attained in a variety of ways. It could work for you, but it might not for others. Finding peace and contentment in your mind is a process that takes time. You might want to look over this list and try some of the suggestions to help you find your spirituality, peace, and happiness.

Spend Time with Nature

You may discover serenity when you spend time with nature, such as taking short walks or appreciating nature. Spending time in nature and taking a deep breath might help your mind stay away from anxious thoughts. Long-term exposure to nature provides an opportunity for you to deal with life's everyday stress, and it is not a one-time occurrence.

Meditation

Meditation has numerous scientifically proven health advantages for our physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Mindfulness meditation, in particular, was found to reduce anxiety and prevent depression. You can do yoga, read a meditation book, listen to a guided meditation on a podcast, or meditate for 40-45 minutes every day at home. All of these things can assist you in finding your way to happiness and peace.

Be Grateful

Finding your serenity and looking for your health entails being appreciative for what you have rather than what you need. You will find more serenity when you learn to appreciate what you have in life. Individuals with a thankful heart and those who are pleased with their life's blessings have been discovered to find peace and pleasure within themselves.

Take Responsibility for Your Actions

Taking full responsibility for your actions necessitates a new level of maturity. Even though it's difficult, confessing your faults will bring you serenity and happiness. Accept criticism and utilize it to develop yourself; admitting when you've made a mistake makes you more resilient.

Don't Let Your Past Mistakes Define You

We've all made blunders we're not proud of in the past. It takes the best of you if you concentrate on your previous mistakes. Don't allow your previous mistakes define you, and don't let memories of them hold you back from becoming a better person. Allow yourself to let go of your regrets rather than holding on to them in order to find peace and happiness. Keep in mind that these blunders helped you grow as a person. You'll make mistakes in the future; pick yourself up and go on.

Love Yourself

The importance of self-care in achieving peace and happiness cannot be overstated. If you can't love yourself, how can you be truly happy in life? Self-love entails taking care of your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. These include eating healthily, exercising on a regular basis, and taking care of your overall health.

You may transfer this pleasant energy towards others when you have a healthy relationship with yourself and practice self-care. Consider how joyful and serene your life may be if you feel good about yourself and have a solid relationship with the people you care about.

Practice Acceptance and Contentment

Acceptance and satisfaction are essential in the quest for serenity and happiness. Accept that you will face challenges in your life and learn to deal with them—contentment can refer to emotional, physical, or financial well-being. A person's inner serenity is not enlivened by a lack of desire for material goods and financial wealth.

Declutter

Having a quiet mind might be aided by decluttering. This entails not only decluttering and cleaning your home, but also establishing order in your life. Have you ever noticed how irritated you become when you walk inside a cluttered closet? That is why decluttering can be beneficial. Why put yourself in a stressful situation if you can avoid it? Start arranging your home, your tasks, and your ideas to gain control of your life.

How can I find my soul for peace?

Inner peace, as we now understand it, is a process of opening, yielding, and letting go.

As always, let's start by looking within ourselves to identify what kinds of inner conflict we have. This may be an unpleasant and difficult discipline for our egos to endure, but it is critical.

Be aware of the self-improvement treadmill

To keep this from becoming another “X-Ways-to-Change-Yourself” piece, I'd want to point out that the spiritual search can be harmful in and of itself. The drive to continuously improve, mend, and heal oneself can become a treadmill that confines us (very quickly!). There's nothing wrong with wanting to improve and progress. But just remember that you are already Whole at your core. Yes, your mind is fragmented, but your soul is already complete and whole. Understanding this can help you avoid a lot of stress and burnout, as well as allowing you to experience the calm that already exists deep inside you.

Please read the rest of this post with a light mind and heart in this context. Everything will take place when it is supposed to. The following suggestions are merely suggestions for areas you can choose to investigate and delve into at your own pace. There's no urgency, and there's no worry.

So, with that caution in mind, let's move on to the next mental contraction that keeps you awake at night:

Stop expecting that life and people should be different

Here's the truth: you can expect, and expect, and expect… but what happens when it all comes down to it? You're exhausted, resentful, bitter, agitated, and despairing. What a squander of time, effort, and resources! Expectations are to blame for a lot of our unhappiness. And, in most cases, our expectations are completely unconscious; that is, we aren't aware that we are expecting so much from others and from life itself. What makes expectations so taxing? Expectations have no effect; they are akin to brain farts. Is it possible to influence other people? No. And that's just the way it goes in life. People only change when they make the decision to do so. Understanding this is the first step toward finding inner peace.

Reflection:

Do you want to oppose the truth of the current moment, or do you want to accept it? Try to identify any unrealistic or grandiose expectations you have for others. Here are a few illustrations: “My husband should keep his room cleaner,” “My boss should show more concern for my feelings,” “My buddy should not be such a loudmouth; I wish she could be different,” “That driver should learn how to drive properly!” and so on. Take note of how often the word “should” appears in this passage. What should you do instead? Allow people to be who they are, knowing that they will change when the time comes (or not). Finally, it's not your job (since you can't) to compel people to change.

Release grudges and resentments

Grudges Plus resentments Equal self-righteousness… and, let's face it, feeling righteously furious is toxically addicting. When we zealously file away other people's wrongdoings, we're basically telling ourselves, “I have the right to prolong my sorrow.” Will it matter to you on your deathbed who is right and who is wrong? Holding grudges is not only childish, but it is also a waste of time when it comes to focusing on the important things in life.

Visualizations and rituals might assist you in letting go of old pain and beginning a new chapter in your life. For example, you could want to jot down on a piece of paper what someone has done to you. Burn that piece of paper till it falls to ash once you're through. This is a potent ritual that can serve as a symbol “I am letting go.” Alternatively, you might begin by focusing on how to forgive yourself in order to cultivate forgiveness.

Sit with your emotions (and embrace them)

Because none of us enjoys experiencing unpleasant feelings, we frequently ignore, oppose, or avoid them. Regrettably, this leads to emotional repression, which is a barrier to inner calm. The truth is, burying your emotions isn't the same as dealing with them. Just because your sensations vanish for a while doesn't mean they've vanished totally. In fact, the longer you keep them suppressed, the larger they become. And the greater these emotions get, the more you feel like you're losing your mind.

Choose to let your emotions come to you gently and compassionately, without resisting or judging them. Recognize that they aren't you; you are the space in which they exist. Allow judgments to rise and fall as they want. While allowing yourself to feel your emotions may be tough at first, you will thank yourself profusely in the long run. (Remember to do this in a quiet place and to breathe deeply.)

Quit getting lost in the past or future

The truth is that in this present moment, the past and future do not exist; all that exists is NOW. While most people understand this, most of us do not take it to heart. We lose touch with the grounded current moment when we get caught up in past regrets or future anxieties. Heartache, strain, and overload are invariably the result… the stuff nervous breakdowns are made of!

Make use of your emotions as mindfulness cues. Alternatively, use the unpleasant sensations in your body as wake-up calls to help you reconnect with your body. Is your pulse quickening? Take this as a sign that you've entered the realm of your imagination. To get back to ground control, use these grounding procedures. This will assist you in regaining a sense of inner serenity.

Be aware of your obsessive need to control

As a former ‘control freak,' I understand how exhausting it is to be continually stressed and charged. You'll be a master planner if you have an obsessive need to control everything. You'll try to forecast and compel every scenario into what you want or think you can handle. Of course, this results in massive amounts of stress and anxiety, which is the polar opposite of inner calm.

Fear breeds control, as does skepticism about one's own ability to handle whatever life throws at them. When you recognize your spirit's inherent resilience and strength, you will begin to trust yourself and, as a result, you will open to life. For additional information, see our article on finding your inner strength. Being a perfectionist is also linked to an obsessive drive for control. Perfectionism is a powerful antidote, and learning to love yourself is a powerful antidote.

Embrace being dislikable

When you decide not to let another person or event influence your emotions, inner peace begins.

In current society, the desire to be liked by everyone is a major issue. It's almost unavoidable that nearly all of us fall into this trap in a culture where we're taught that our self-worth is based on our exterior accomplishments and how popular we are. We've let our fear of what others think to rule our lives. Our jail cells are other people's perceptions of us. We have such a shaky sense of inner self-worth and love that we virtually always seek it from other sources. We surrender our personal power when we suppress our true selves in order to be more likable and accepted.

Accept the fact that you are unaccepted by others. Learn to accept the worst case scenario: being disliked. This does not imply being a jerk, but it does imply learning to respect your own needs and desires. Consider the worst-case scenario if someone despised you: “My conversations with them may be difficult, they may gossip about me…”, and so on. But do you think you'll be able to handle it? I'd venture to assume that you can! Self-compassion is a strong tool for seeing through the myth of wanting to be liked by everyone. Compassion is the starting point.

Let go of playing the martyr or victim

Adopting the character of a martyr or victim in any circumstance is an unconscious act of self-sabotage. What does it mean to be a victim? A victim is someone who believes they have no personal power and are a victim of circumstance. They are defined by their sense of self-pity. What exactly is a martyr? A martyr is someone who excessively sacrifices oneself for the sake of others as a sort of manipulation. Self-sacrifice is what defines them. Both of these jobs contribute to turmoil and tension, which are the antithesis of inner serenity.

Consider your attitudes about yourself, people, and life. A torrent of unrealistic, illogical, and damaging beliefs, such as “I can't change my destiny,” “Humanity is always greedy,” “Life is against me,” “My self-worth comes from how much I give,” and so on, sustain victims and martyrs. For additional information, see our article on overcoming victim mindset.

Forgive yourself (and therefore others)

Low self-esteem can lead to a refusal to forgive yourself for any prior mistake, mess, perceived failure, fault, or deficiency. When we dig deeper into the causes of poor self-esteem, we frequently discover poisonous fundamental beliefs that tell us we're “innately awful,” “not good enough,” and so on. Unfortunately, if you don't forgive yourself, you're more likely to harbor resentment and animosity toward others. Why? When we are unable to forgive ourselves, we are unable to forgive others. How can you give to others if your cup is empty?

Develop the ability to be your own best friend. Begin your path to understanding and practicing self-care and self-love. You're with yourself all the time, so remember how vital it is to be kind to yourself. If self-forgiveness is a problem for you, you'll also benefit from analyzing your underlying beliefs.

You don't need to be “perfect”

Perfectionism leads to burnout and persistent stress. I've spent a lot of my life trying to be the perfect person, doing everything exactly, saying everything perfectly, and so on. What a squandering of time! We all know that no one can be perfect, but we nevertheless find ourselves caught in these kinds of negative cycles, typically unwittingly. You're probably a perfectionist if you're never satisfied with what you do or who you are. Remember that life is all about growth and change, thus there is no such thing as perfection. Perfection, on the other hand, is an unchanging state, a state of death, and a condition that we can never accomplish in this life.

Understand that there is no such thing as perfection; it is a fantasy, a lie, and an impossible expectation. It's fine to be flawed. It's quite OK to have imperfections. In fact, embracing your shortcomings through a technique like shadow work makes you more appealing to others. Vulnerability attracts people. Most significantly, accepting your flaws will help you feel more at ease within yourself.

Release the need to be right

I was up in a religious family that was constantly battling and aggressively discussing among themselves and other individuals with other opinions in order to defend their sense of being “correct.” It wasn't long before I started doing the same thing (and have since worked hard to release).

Trying to protect your urge to feel “correct” and superior to others is stressful. Accepting the potential of being mistaken fosters openness, empathy, humility, and inner calm. We aren't always correct, and that's fine.

Recognize that recognizing that you're wrong can help you learn and progress. Refusing to be mistaken causes inner stagnation, which is a type of inner death in which you are firmly and resolutely trapped in one position. To me, that sounds like being a frozen corpse. Life is characterized by change and transformation. Being incorrect stings the ego, but it's preferable than being in an egocentric, dead-end posture of rightness that steals your inner serenity. If you're having trouble letting go of your need to be right, try a practice like morning affirmations. Affirmations assist in the reprogramming of subconscious tendencies. Saying affirmations like “I accept the agony of learning and growing,” “I welcome the intrinsic humility within me,” or “I embrace the innate humility within me” can help you open to new ideas.

Stop dwelling in the past (or future)

There are numerous reasons why we choose to live in the past or in the future, but they are all futile. Living in the past is like living in death because we focus on the past rather than the present. We can't fully live our lives to the fullest in the present if we're locked in the past. The future is the same way: it hasn't happened yet. Stop putting off your happiness and inner serenity for some fanciful moment or idealistic situation that will almost certainly never arrive.

The greatest risk of dwelling in the past or future is that you will never genuinely feel alive in the present (which is the only moment). It's impossible to be grateful for something you already have. You can't take in the wonder and beauty that surrounds you. That is not only terrible, but it is also a major reason why so many of us struggle with inner peace.

Gratitude, or finding joy in what you already have, is a good habit to develop. For additional information, see our page on being appreciative. It will also be extremely beneficial to learn some mindfulness exercises, which are a path to present-moment awareness.

What does spiritual peace feel like?

These days, there's a lot of talk about inner tranquility. It is something that many of us aspire to. But, exactly, what is inner peace? We may have a hazy recall or a faint concept of a period when we felt at peace, but that emotion might be as transient and intangible as attempting to grasp a sunset.

The truth is that we are always at ease within ourselves. It is the essence of our genuine being. Our busy thoughts are actually resting in a deep level of serenity, but we forget about it because we are continuously looking for it outside of ourselves. Our senses and minds draw us in one direction and then the other throughout the day. Only when we recognize that we are carrying a gem of deep serenity around with us can we keep returning to it in our everyday practice.

Yoga and meditation can assist us in returning to that peaceful state. Our practices bring us within and reconnect us with ourselves and our genuine nature. We feel and remember what we do when we practice. It's like when the good witch in The Wizard of Oz tells Dorothy that she's always had the power to return home. We, too, have the ability to find tranquility in our natural surroundings. It only takes a little practice to recall where we are and how to get back home.

Everything can happen around us when we are at peace, and our happiness is no longer dependent on external circumstances. We can stop looking for serenity and pleasure outside of ourselves and instead enjoy what is going on around us from a different perspective. The external world cannot provide such level of inner serenity. It is not attained by the acquisition of property, positions, or even people. It's always been inside of us, ready to be rediscovered. It usually manifests itself in ways that aren't easily quantifiable. As a result, we must first comprehend before we can know what to seek for. Peace spreads from inside and manifests in our daily lives when we are at peace.

How do we determine if our methods are genuinely effective? How can we tell if we're closer to that peaceful place?

• A lack of interest in assessing or analyzing other people's actions.
• A proclivity to think and act on the spur of the moment rather than based on past anxieties.

How do I find my inner spirit?

Introspection is one of the most effective ways to search your soul. It opens doors to your thoughts and the viewpoints from which you view life's varied facets. It's a type of self-reflection that allows you to see into your own mind. What is your outlook on life? What is your perspective on the world? Who are you? Why are you the way you are? Answering these types of questions will help you gain a better grasp of your personality and worldview.

How do you know when your soul is crying?

You may feel as if you're suffocating in the present moment, and your spirit is pleading for change. You're sick of doing the same things in the same way, and you're in desperate need of a change. Your soul yearns for a change. If you're suffering from soul agony, don't give up hope.

How can I protect my inner peace?

• Allow yourself to let go of things you can't control. Isn't it true that worrying about things you can't control is pointless?
• Compare yourself to others as little as possible. It takes a diverse group of people to keep the globe turning. No one is better than the person next to them. They're just not the same.
• Maintain a faith that is greater than your fear. “Faith Over Fear,” as the saying goes. Don't allow fear rob you of your tranquility.
• Gratitude is a virtue to cultivate. To improve your mental health, learn to focus on the positive aspects of your life.
• Don't be apprehensive about spending time alone. You can contemplate, relax your thoughts, and refill your vitality by spending time alone.
• Stay away from places that don't feel right. If something doesn't bring you serenity and joy, whether it's a real space, an online area, a dialogue, or a circumstance, LEAVE. If anything doesn't feel right, you'll know. Also, there's no need to feel awful about leaving. Maybe it's just not the perfect time for you right now.
• Speaking nicely to yourself and others is a good habit to develop. Negative thoughts and talk disrupt your peace of mind. Kindness keeps your mind at ease and generates pleasant energy.
• People who deplete your energy should be avoided. Negativity, once again, does nothing for your mental health or positive energy. Just stay away from it and don't let it into your life.
• Pay attention to the things that set you off. Recognize what makes you anxious and disrupts your peace of mind. Do you ever feel as if loud, harsh voices are piercing your inner peace? Or is it possible that too much news on television is disturbing your inner peace? Or perhaps a particular type of music disturbs your tranquility? Recognize and avoid these triggers.
• Be conscious of what you're thinking. Be mindful of how your ideas affect your tranquility and energy, similar to how you talk pleasantly to yourself and others. Negative, critical, and harsh thoughts, like negative speaking, will disrupt your peace and vitality.

How can I grow peace in my life?

When my mind is racing and I can't seem to get a notion out of it, I gently force myself to concentrate on one task, even if it's only for two to five minutes. I'm going to wash the dishes and only wash the dishes. Alternatively, I'll cook for myself using a new dish that needs all of my attention so that I'm not tempted to let my mind wander. Sometimes it takes more effort than just doing the dishes, so I'll turn on a song and dance in my undies and force myself to be really present in that moment. (Yes, dancing in your underpants is a self-sacrificial act toward peace, at least if you want it to be!)

Commit to a meditation practice that works for you

I couldn't turn off my thinking for more than a minute when I first started meditating. Just a moment! I used to set my phone alarm for five minutes and check the timer every thirty seconds, hoping that I'd somehow managed to spend five minutes in silent meditation. I tried a variety of methods to commit to the practice, including listening to vibrational tones (yeah, it sounds stupid, but it worked), counting my inhales and exhales, and repeating a mantra over and over until I was able to simply sit and empty my mind. Set your alarm for two minutes and count your breaths or repeat a mantra if you're new to meditation. Don't pass judgment on yourself. You'll come back to me and say, “Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you,

Learn to listen and observe without judgment

When I catch myself condemning another person's choices, I feel a frenetic, chaotic, and strong energy grow up within of me. Have you ever thought about it? That a decision made by someone who has nothing to do with you may create such a strong reaction? Right there, that reaction is the polar opposite of serenity. It's the polar opposite of love. We judge to protect our own identities, and we feel threatened when someone chooses a different path. But there's nothing threatening about it; it's just dread in action. Challenge yourself to listen with an open heart and to refrain from passing judgment. (It's not easy because we've been conditioned to judge and compare ourselves to others, but even being conscious of the propensity will help you overcome your first desire to judge.)

Practice unwavering kindness toward yourself

I noticed the other day that I was having a constant barrage of negative self-talk in my head, all of which was directed at myself. Every compliment I received was filtered to become a sharp insult in some way. By the time everything was distilled down, every good thing I thought about myself had been diminished. I realized, man, I'm a jerk to myself, and while I'd promised to be compassionate toward others, I'd somehow forgotten to be compassionate toward myself. It's tough to be kind and compassionate to others when you're overwhelmed with a never-ending torrent of self-loathing, as I've learned from personal experience. So, now that I'm aware of my assholeness, I've been catching every single thought that crosses my head and asking myself if it's kind and compassionate, and, unsurprisingly, the number of harsh ideas has decreased. It's exhausting to have to be so aware of every idea, but it's vital because the tranquility I get after only a few days of doing this is well worth the time and effort it takes to stalk my thoughts like a crazy person.

Stop yourself from ascribing meaning to your feelings or reactions

When we have an emotion or a reaction, we often don't aware that we categorize it as “bad” or “good.” We either had a nice or horrible day. I'm in a good or poor mood. When we attribute this meaning, the difficulty is that we end up avoiding our sentiments, causing them to go unspoken, and the bodily sensation of suppression is one of forcefulness. We may more gently and quietly express sentiments without fear of their devouring us if we can learn to let feelings without labeling them. When we recognize that there is something to learn and comprehend about ourselves in any emotion, we can feel and react more peacefully to whatever life throws at us. (Admittedly, this is easier said than done; but, all it takes is a conscious effort to put this into practice, and it will become second nature with time.)

Let go of the need for certainty

Do you realize how many possibilities you pass up because you want to be sure? Do you realize how miserable we make ourselves in order to maintain the illusion of certainty in our lives? It's going to happen. In the history of life, the only thing that has been constant is that shit happens, especially crap that you never anticipated to happen. In the face of uncertainty, peace means substituting the drive to know for the impulse to let things unfold. “Yeah, that's precisely how I imagined this was going to happen,” no one has ever said in the history of their great, bold existence. You will suffer considerably more than you know as a result of your need for certainty and the inherent impossibility of obtaining it. Allow it to go.

Ease the need for setting expectations

I can't tell you how much pain I could have avoided if I'd let go of all my inflated, erroneous, and ill-informed expectations of how things were going to go down. I couldn't control how things unfolded in my life because I'm not 1) psychic nor 2) a sorceress, but I could quickly adopt expectations about how things should go down only to be –surprise!– extremely disappointed, all because I'd set myself up to expect something I had no business expecting in the first place. I have to genuinely commit to rewiring my brain to not associate any of my actions with an expectation.

Develop a simple ritual that trains your brain to allow peace

I prepare myself eggs and toast every morning with an iced coffee. This is my time, and I regard it as if it were a holy ritual. Even if I'm having a very hectic week, I won't miss a morning of preparing myself breakfast and returning to the sole focus of toasting the bread, brewing the coffee, and frying the two eggs. It educates my brain to concentrate, to build a sense of calm for the day ahead, and I am devoted to it because I understand how crucial it is to my well-being. Find your spiritual routine and keep it sacred exclusively to you. No one needs to know about it or join it; it's only for you and you alone to carve out as many moments as possible to find calm in a world bent on stress and chaos.

Focus your energy on attaching to that which you cannot touch

Detachment is one of the most tranquil states to be in. This means you are in a condition of full self-reliance and autonomy since you are not attaching any significance or identity to anything other than yourself. You are not your body, the car you drive, the money in your bank account, or the personality traits you've given yourself. We become attached to these as a way to belong and understand who we are, but when we become too attached and allow something physical to harm our tranquility, we must recommit to detachment. It's simply a lack of definition that allows you to reimagine, redefine, and break free from self-imposed restrictions and boxes to live a life with endless possibilities. (Yes, I did just say “limitless potential,” and I stand firm in my claim to hippie-dom.) Come along with me!)

What is true or real peace?

The term “peace” refers to the absence of conflict. Personal wholeness, righteousness, political fairness, and prosperity for all creation are all part of true peace. When God built his garden, his paradise, he intended for things to be this way.

How do I find inner peace and happiness within myself book?

Let's face it, the year 2020 was not the best for mindfulness. Stress and anxiety are more prevalent than ever before in today's fast-paced world, where social and economic life is undergoing significant changes. Fortunately, mindfulness and meditation are within everyone's reach, and we've compiled a list of the greatest books to assist you in your search. It's never been more vital to find inner serenity.

1) Mark Coleman's Make Peace With Your Mind: How Mindfulness and Compassion Can Help You Get Rid of Your Inner Critic

People frequently forget that they are their own harshest critics, and quieting that inner critic is an important step toward finding serenity. Coleman, a therapist and meditation master, utilizes his book to walk readers through the process of confronting our inner critic and achieving serenity. He convinces you that you, too, can achieve what others have by employing case studies and a plethora of real-life examples.

2) SJ Scott and Barrie Davenport's Declutter Your Mind: How to Stop Worrying, Relieve Anxiety, and Eliminate Negative Thinking

Davenport and Scott have written a guide to mindfulness that isn't based on cliches and is jam-packed with practical guidance. Because of its potency, Declutter Your Mind has long been a mindfulness best-seller. The author's well-researched arguments are chock-full of pointers and strategies for dealing with stress and anxiety and achieving inner peace.

3) Thich Nhat Hanh's The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation

“The finest part about this book is that you can adapt Hanh's teachings to any situation,” Maria Esteban, a health writer at Bestbritishessays and UKWritings, comments. “A practice of mindfulness can come in handy at any time, whether it's on your morning commute or when doing housekeeping at the end of the day.” Hanh shows the reader how mindfulness isn't just a trend or a tool for reducing anxiety; it's a way of life.