I’d resigned myself to the idea that it wasn’t possible. No matter what anyone else said, inner peace couldn’t be real. It could not exist. If it did, that would mean there was something wrong with me. I had tried every strategy, philosophy and technique I could find. One might uplift me for a short while, but I inevitably slipped back into my deep, dark pit. Buddhism and meditation have offered me the most support, but still I couldn’t find that lasting serenity. Perhaps this was the burden I was meant to carry: I would struggle with depression for life.
Then, I discovered that inner peace is possible, and it’s not about a specific practice, technique or affirmation. For me, it was two key insights that finally unlocked my healing. With these keys, I can find comfort in any practice, technique or affirmation that resonates with me during rougher periods. And I believe that with awareness, practice and time, I will no longer need to find solace in the words of others, because that equanimity will grow to be a part of who I am. I will always be able to find it within. Maybe these two keys can help unlock your own healing.
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