Find Calm in the Muddy Waters

Find Calm in the Muddy Waters

Inner peace is a state of being that can often feel elusive, particularly during times of emotional conflict. Our minds can become clouded, much like a glass of muddy water, making it difficult to see clearly and make decisions with a calm and clear mind.

This is where the ancient wisdom of mindfulness and spirituality comes into play. The story of the young monk, Ji Gong, is a beautiful example of how mindfulness meditation can bring inner peace and serenity.

Deep in the mountains of ancient China, Ji Gong was a dedicated student of Zen Buddhism, and spent many hours each day in meditation, striving to calm his mind and attain enlightenment. Despite his best efforts, he was troubled by constant inner conflicts and emotional turmoil.

His master, Lao Tzu, gave him a powerful instruction: "When your mind is troubled, just imagine a glass of muddy water. As the impurities settle to the bottom, so will your mind." Ji Gong tried it and found it effective. He would use it whenever he felt inner conflicts and found that with each breath, his mind became clearer and more serene. He realized that true peace is not about getting rid of all thoughts, but about learning to let them pass by like clouds in the sky.

This 4-minute guided visualization of a glass of muddy water is the perfect way to break away from the build-up of negative emotions such as anger, frustration, and the stories we indulge in when we're emotionally hurt. It helps to bring inner peace and clarity. By focusing on the impurities in the water and visualizing them sinking to the bottom, we can apply this imagery to our own minds, letting go of negative thoughts and emotions that cloud our minds. This meditation is an effective way to access inner peace and serenity and can help us navigate through life's challenges with a calm and clear mind. Additionally, incorporating gratitude at the end of the meditation can further activate positive emotions and mindset.

Take a moment for yourself, and give this meditation a try.

Remember, inner peace is always within reach, and you deserve to find it.


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Thank you!

Yuktesh

rebecca aguirre

LADAC/ LMSW in progress

2 年

Thank you so much for sharing this..inner peace can feel elusive.our minds can become clouded. We must find calm in the muddy waters....

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Lisa T Lewis

Personal Transformation Coach | NLP Master, Communication Expert

2 年

That is why it is important to protect our inner peace at all cost, Yuktesh! ??

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Avery Sunshine

***OWN YOUR VOICE***SHINE YOUR LIGHT***Rising above selective mutism, social anxiety, and ANY other way of holding your voice back so that YOU can SHINE BRIGHT and CREATE that life your HEART longs for. ICF-ACC

2 年

Yuktesh Ji inner peace!??????……not always easy for sure!……but so important!!!! Thank you for sharing this!!! Have a happy weekend!??

Dr. Lisa Yeung MD

Helping leaders create their most fulfilling and impactful lives | Visionary | Thought Leader | TEDx & Keynote Speaker | Integrative Coach

2 年

Inner peace is such a beautiful state to experience!

Sev Joy Dumaisnil

Resilience Advocate | Leadership Mentor | TEDx & Keynote Speaker | Bestselling Author | Mindfulness LinkedIn Instructor ? Elevating Leadership Presence, Communication & Holistic Success — Empowering Leaders & Teams.

2 年

Calmness it’s our inner treasure . We definitely have to embrace this place as often as we can . In moments of chaos we always have a choice to come back home to peace …. Daily Practice of conscious breathing and meditation helps a lot Such a great article Yuktesh Ji

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