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People who maintain their sense of calm when things around them
are in a state of flux and confusion are always wonderful to be around. We
feel calmer just being near them, as if they have activated our own sense of
inner peace. From them we learn that we can be calm, even when everything
around us is in turmoil, because we know that no matter what happens, this
inner sense of calm will help us to function well. Often, times of confusion
are the times that enable us to find that part of ourselves that knows how to
cope, and how to be a light to others in the storm.
If we allow ourselves to be thrown off balance by every piece of disturbing
news that comes our way, we may be relying too much on our emotions. On the
other hand, our thoughts may also be unreliable at times like these, as they
chatter on endlessly about what might happen next. If our feelings and
thoughts activate one another in a hectic way, then we become caught up in
the confusion that surrounds us. However, if we can locate the stillness at
the center of our hearts, we can find composure in almost any situation. In
addition, we provide a safe place for our friends and family, who are also
prone to taking on the confusion of a world in flux.
It helps to remember that we don't need to completely understand what's
happening right now, nor do we need to be able to predict the future. Most of
us just want to find our way to being at peace with whatever happens, and we
can find this peace inside. Cultivating our inner clarity with meditation,
journaling, and reading words that inspire us, will lead us to that place
inside us that's already there, just waiting.
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