‘Inner Peace’ is a big concept in certain circles. I’m going to cover some ways that we cut ourselves off from Inner Peace and how to reconnect to that feeling.
You Already Have Inner Peace!
A major point I want to make is that you already HAVE Inner Peace! The problem is that our human body, the interface between this world and the Universe, tends to provide us with a lot of distractions. The simplest way to find Inner Peace is to learn to ignore the distractions.
Energy exists in two ways – On and Off. Esther Hicks states that “There is only a stream of wellbeing” and I agree. It’s like light and dark. Darkness is simply the absence of light. When you allow light to shine you have illumination, when you block it you have shadow. Energy works the same way. When you allow it, it flows, when you block it, it stops.
The distractions that block Inner Peace are blocks to your energy. Some blocks are mental or emotional, some physical and some may even be spiritual. With a little bit of training and a lot of practice anyone can release their energy blocks and find deeper levels of Inner Peace.
Releasing energy blocks can be a very gradual process for some and fairly explosive for others. Energy blocks are energy, and energy can’t be created or destroyed. When you release blocks from your system that energy has to go somewhere and it may manifest as anger, pain, joy, happiness or any other emotion. Ask any massage therapist, acupuncturist or healer and they’ll regale you with stories of clients who had uncontrollable fits of laughter or bouts of crying during healing sessions. Often the clients had no idea why they were having emotional outbursts; just that the feeling came on so strongly and they couldn’t resist.
Releasing energy blocks can affect every part of your life and in many cases is the catalyst for people making changes in jobs, home life or relationships. Fortunately there is a safety mechanism built into our bodies. Generally it takes consistent effort to release these blocks and that consistency works in your favor. The Universe will bring you anything you focus on, align yourself with and put effort towards consistently. When you consistently make that effort through meditation you’ll find you have the guidance to mitigate or manage the effects of energy releases.
Some Common Distractions that Block Our Energy
Here are some common distractions that block our energy and after the list I’ll show what they have in common. Anything can be a distraction if you let it. I’ve even seen people get distracted in interesting ways by their quest to awaken their energy.
TIME – If ever a distraction affects us universally it’s the abstract concept of Time. How much of your stress on any given day is caused by your scheduling or lack thereof? Too much control of scheduling can be as stressful as too little.
ANGER – There’re times when Anger is the appropriate emotion, if only to get your attention. How often do you get angry (or frustrated, annoyed or whatever you want to call it) at someone and go for hours while that anger seeths? You’re sending that person part of your energy the entire time you’re angry at them. As long as you’re angry your body will have higher levels of tension or stress and energy doesn’t flow through tight muscles.
ENVY – Have you ever looked at another person or their possessions and thought “Why do they have a __________ like that and I don’t? What did they do, or what did I NOT do that let them get to have that thing?”
It doesn’t matter what it is. You could put any word there; body, girlfriend, snorkel, Albuquerque or zombie and it would still signify your feelings of inadequacy or loss. This is a big energy block for people and it’s one of the tools that’re used against us by advertisers, politicians and the media.
EGO TRIGGERS -Ego Triggers are strong, unthinking reactions. If I say gun control, birth control, liberal or conservative you’ll probably feel your energy shift with each word or phrase. Some people become extremely angry or agitated simply by mentioning various words. That strong reaction is an energy block. It’s an ‘Us or Them’ mindset that becomes a tool for anyone who wants to use it.
What Most Energy Blocks Have In Common
I’ll sum it up in one word; FEAR. I challenge you to find one single energy block or distraction that’s not fear-based. Letting go of fear is a major step on the path to Inner Peace.
Sometimes our fears exist to keep us from doing something stupid or losing control, but it’s also possible for fears to be planted from seeds and cultivated, usually to be harvested on Election Day.
Clearing Energy Blocks
Some energy blocks can be released through intention. Get into meditation and say “I release anything I don’t need and anything holding me back”. If you’ve developed energy sensitivity through your meditation practice you’ll feel your energy shift with the release.
Forgiveness is powerful tool and in meditation you can say (you have to mean it!) “I forgive everyone who has wronged me, made me angry, hurt me or hurt my feelings, _____________ (add yours here). I also forgive myself for the wrongs I’ve committed or the people I’ve hurt.” Don’t forget that last part. Self Forgiveness is a very big deal. You may have the urge to contact people and apologize after doing this meditation. Go with it. I’ve gone through this process a few times and was shocked that I had felt bad for years over things the people I thought I hurt didn’t even remember!
It can take awhile for these concepts to feel like they’re working. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t experience much instant gratification and if you’re looking for McPeace (with a side order of Enlightenment) you’re in the wrong place. Remember you have a built in safety mechanism that assures that what you ask for is really what you want. Be consistent and you’ll find yourself well on the way to achieving your own Inner Peace.
