It’s Already There!
The first point that I want to make right in the beginning is that you already HAVE Inner Peace, everyone does! The problem is that our human body, the interface between this world and the Universe, tends to provide you with a lot of distractions. The simplest way to find your own Inner Peace is to simply learn to let go of the distractions. I’m going to talk about some of those distractions and what to do about them but first I need to make a very important point about our energy.
Energy exists in two ways – On and Off. Esther Hicks continually states that “There is only a stream of wellbeing” and I completely agree. It’s like light; there isn’t really a natural force called Dark. Darkness is simply the absence of light. When you allow light to shine then you have illumination, when you block it you have shadow or less illumination. Energy works the same way. When you allow it, it flows. When you block it, it stops.
The distractions that block Inner Peace are simply blocks to your energy. Some of these blocks may be mental or emotional, some physical and some may even be spiritual. For the most part getting rid of these blocks can be very easy. With a little bit of training and a lot of practice just about anyone can release their energy blocks and find deeper levels of Inner Peace.
Releasing energy blocks can be a very gradual process for some people and fairly explosive for others. This is one reason why I caution people who are new to meditation or energy work. Energy blocks are energy, and energy can’t be created or destroyed. When you release those blocks from your system that energy has to go somewhere and it may manifest as anger, pain, joy, happiness or just about 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 inconsolable crying during healing sessions. In most cases the client had no idea why they were having this emotional outburst, simply that the feeling came on so strongly that they couldn’t resist.
The release of an energy block can affect every part of your life and in many cases has provided the catalyst for people to make life altering steps in jobs, home life, relationships or just about any other part of life. Fortunately there is a safety mechanism built in to our bodies. Generally it takes some consistent effort to release these blocks and that very consistency works in your favor. The Universe will bring you anything that you focus on, align yourself with and put effort towards consistently. When you consistently make that effort through meditation then you’ll find that you have the guidance to mitigate or manage the effects of the energy release.
Some Common Distractions that Block Our Energy
Here are a few of the common distractions that can block our energy and after the list I’ll talk about what they all have in common. Anything can be a distraction if you let it. I’ve seen people distracted in some fairly interesting ways by their very quest to awaken their energy.
TIME – If there is ever a distraction that seems to affect humans on a universal level it’s this abstract concept of Time. How much of the stress that you feel on any given day is caused by your scheduling or lack thereof? Too much control of your schedule can be as stressful as too little.
ANGER – There are times when Anger is probably the appropriate emotion, if for no other reason than to get your attention. How often do you get angry (or frustrated, or annoyed or whatever you want to call it) at someone and then walk around for hours (or even days) with that anger still seething? You are sending that person part of your energy the whole time you are angry with them. Also, as long as you hold on to the anger then your body will have higher levels of tension or stress. Remember that 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 __________ (Insert object here) 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 really doesn’t matter what that thing is. You could put any word there; body, girlfriend, boyfriend, car house, snorkel, Albuquerque, zombie and it would still signify your feelings of inadequacy or loss. This is a big energy block for most people and it’s also one of the tools that gets used against us the most by advertising, politicians and the media.
EGO TRIGGERS – An Ego Trigger is a strong, unthinking, automatic reaction that you have to anything (I’m sure that psychiatrists have a word for this, but I stay away from those people so I never get to ask). For instance, if I say gun control, birth control, liberal or conservative it’s very likely that you could feel your energy shift around with each word or phrase. In fact, some people can become extremely angry or agitated simply by mentioning various words. That strong reaction, in itself, is an energy block. It’s part of an ‘Us or Them’ mindset that once again becomes a tool for anyone who wants to use it.
What Most Energy Blocks Have In Common
I can sum this up very easily in one word, and a lot of people won’t like the answer. It’s FEAR. In fact, I challenge you to find one single energy block or distraction that is not caused by fear. Learning to let go of our fears is a major step on the path to Inner Peace.
In many cases our fears exist for a good reason, to keep us from doing something stupid or getting out of 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
I can give you an overview, but be aware that this is a subject that you can study for the rest of your life and still not learn it all. Volumes have been written about this and some of them were mine.
Some energy blocks can be released simply through intention. Get into a light meditative state and then simply say to yourself “I’m releasing anything that I don’t need and anything that is holding me back”. If you’ve built up any energy sensitivity through your meditation practice then you’ll feel your energy shift when you do this.
Forgiveness is another powerful tool and once again, in meditation, you can just say (and you have to mean it!) “I forgive everyone who has ever wronged me, made me angry, hurt me or hurt my feelings, _____________ (add your own here). I also forgive myself for all the wrongs that 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 went through this process a few times and was shocked that I had felt bad for years over some things that the people that I thought I hurt didn’t even remember!
It can take awhile for some of the stuff that I’ve written about here to feel like it’s working so don’t be discouraged if you don’t experience much instant gratification. If you’re looking for McPeace (with a side order of Enlightenment) then you’re in the wrong place. Remember that you have a built in safety mechanism that assures that what you ask for is really what you want, so be consistent and you’ll find yourself well on the way to achieving your own Inner Peace.
© 2010 by Robert Morgen
‘How to Achieve Inner Peace’ is an excerpt from Robert Morgen’s book “Awaken Your Inner Power” (ISBN: 978-0-9790400-7-8)
Robert Morgen experienced a near-death kundalini awakening in 1992.
He’s a Reiki Master who holds a Black Belt in Hoshinjutsu and a Deputy Black Belt in Combat Hapkido.
He’s the founder of The 1% for Inner Peace Campaign and the Inner Power Meditation Meetup Group, host of The Inner Power Radio Show and author of 4 books and 4 CD’s on meditation and energy work. You can also download over an hour of free Guided Meditation MP3′s at his website.
Visit his Inner Power Blog at http://inner-power.net/
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