And while the means for achieving peace in the external world are (and will forever be) up for debate because we all share this world together-achieving inner peace is something that is (and will forever be) up to only you. There are very real threats that, time and time again, have called for war under the context that the fight was (and is) for the greater good. For what is peace but the absence of war? And who is less at peace than the person who is constantly at war within themselves? As is evidenced from throughout human history and in modern times, eliminating war is no easy feat. How to achieve inner peace? Eliminate all inner conflict. What is it that we really want deep in our heart? Is it money, fame, power? Or is it finding inner peace, being able to live life fully and enjoy the present moment?” Thich Nhat Hanh, Savor Beyond the Quote (244/365) “We must look deeply into the nature of our volition to see whether it is pushing us in the direction of liberation from suffering and toward peace and compassion, or in the direction of affliction and misery. Read More » Vironika Tugaleva Quote on Conflict and How It Can Lead To the Most Profound Personal Growth Who is going to seriously ask themselves that question when they’re pissed off? It’s almost comical to think about someone who is about to blow their gasket-pausing-and asking themselves, “What state of mind is going to help me get through this in the most ideal way?” But, as comical as it sounds, within the framework of that question is a profound personal growth opportunity.

Whenever you find yourself angry, frustrated, upset, or otherwise losing your cool, it helps to ask yourself: What state of mind is going to help me get through this in the most ideal way? I know, I know. It happens when you are doing the same old thing and you suddenly realize that you have a choice.” Vironika Tugaleva Beyond the Quote (335/365) It happens in the throes of conflict-when you are angry, afraid, frustrated. “The most profound personal growth does not happen while reading a book or meditating on a mat.

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