Many seek and never see, anyone can tell them why. O they weep and O they cry and never take until they try unless they try it in their sleep and never some until they die. I ask many, they ask me. This is a great mystery.
Allen GinsbergRead
Deep in the soul, below pain, below all the distraction of life, is a silence vast and grand - an infinite ocean of calm, which nothing can disturb; Nature's own exceeding peace, which "passes understanding". That which we seek with passionate longing, here and there, upward and outward; we find at last within ourselves.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True peace and understanding come from within, beyond life's distractions and pain.
This quote by Richard Maurice Bucke emphasizes the idea that despite the chaos and challenges of life, there exists a profound inner peace that cannot be disturbed. It suggests that the genuine tranquility we yearn for is not found in external circumstances but rather within ourselves, in a space of deep silence and calm that transcends our everyday struggles.
Themes
PeaceInner CalmSelf-DiscoverySilenceTranquility
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a meditation workshop to encourage participants to find their inner peace.
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