Extreme Peace: Creating a Sanctuary of Inner Stillness

Life is like a box of Legos(R) . The results we experience are partly based on the colors and shapes provided, but much of it is a matter of seeing new possibilities and realizing potential. The cynic complains about what he or she is given, while the peaceful person makes the most of it. There are only 12 notes in western music, but in the hands of a master it is possible to create timeless works with the tools provided. Creating a peaceful life is no different, as you become first a student and then a master of peace. In a frenzied and chaotic world, it may seem difficult or impossible to find even a moment of peace, much less the kind of peace you can carry with you always. How can you feel at peace in a place where war, hunger, poverty, grief and diseases ravage so many? Inner peace is the answer, and it can be cultivated. In "Extreme Peace", the nature of peace as well as techniques for overcoming what most often disturbs it will be discussed. You'll learn how creating a peace practice can help you endure every experience with gratitude. Going to extremes isn't always wise, but cultivating extreme peace within yourself is an enlightening and enlivening endeavor. Although it may seem paradoxical, finding personal peace in the midst of external unrest is the best way to promote the restoration of situational peace. Peeling back the layers to discover your inner light is a cathartic process. Releasing the anger you feel towards people and situations can help you rediscover the childlike joy you once felt while exploring the world around you.