Peace and Happiness Are the Shining of Being

Meister Eckhart's wisdom illuminates the true essence of being, a life immersed in God, transcending mere knowing and acquisition. Being, seen by the mind, is devoid of content but full from within, giving rise to peace and happiness amid experience. Peace and happiness are the shining of being; love is its unifying force. Eckhart prompts us to peel away life's layers, revealing our infinite, selfless core. This unveils a realm beyond time and space. His prayer, ‘rid me of God’, emphasises erasing the final barrier to reveal pure being. Establishing ourselves in this emptiness, we touch God's true essence. As Rumi suggests, we must purge ourselves, seeing beyond ordinary sight. This act of 'dying before death', as taught by Sufis, is the pinnacle of living and readies us for life's end. Through Eckhart, we're guided to the heart of existence, transcending earthly bounds and recognising our true self.