Different Experiences of Peace

Why does resting in peace feel so different at different times – sometimes like silent elation, sometimes as embracing pain, and sometimes while engaged in thought? Rupert says: ‘Let’s use the analogy of the ocean. The surface represents our agitated thoughts, a little deeper are the currents of our turbulent feelings, and deeper still is the stillness. When we’re resting in being, we start as a particle of water tumbled in a wave. As we sink, we leave behind the turbulence. Ten meters down, there are still currents – the deep, pervasive emotions we carry. As you sink deeper, you leave the agitation behind. What you’re describing is sinking to different depths in your meditations – sometimes just below the surface, sometimes to where your everyday problems leave you but existential sorrow remains, and sometimes deeper where you taste the real peace of your true nature.’

From event 05 - 12 April, 2025 Seven-Day Retreat at Mandali, 5–12 April 2025

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