Shift your attention from words to silence and you will hear - Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

acenterofpeace
2 days ago
2 min read

The mind is not quiet. The mind is busy - it is our creative function. Do not fight with the mind - it is doing its job. However, it is not the sole attention of our existence. Underneath all this creative work of our minds is the jewel of life - our Being, complete Silence.

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Recognize that what we are yearning for is rest and quietude - this gift comes from our Inner Self. We simply need to give it an opportunity to show us its real power. Create times and spaces to allow yourself to have some silence times with no external entertainment.... The gift of Silence belongs to us all. If we have Life, we have Silence! We are simply overlooking it - the busy mind says Silence is boring....

Below are suggested readings that have been beneficial on my spiritual path. If you wish to read soul nourishing information, choose any title that calls you personally and read something from this daily.

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Nothing is Everything: The Quintessential Teachings of Nisargadatta Maharaj by Mohan Gaitonde

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Under A-Rest by Paul Hedderman

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Franciscan Prayer: Awakening to Oneness with God by Ilia Delio O.S.F.

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Silence: A Guide to Harnessing Your Most Powerful Inner Resource Through Mindfulness Techniques, Zen Philosophy, and the Art of Embracing Quiet by Thich Nhat Hanh

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