Quiet Time

There once was a farmer who discovered that he had lost his watch in the barn. It was no ordinary watch because it had sentimental value for him. After searching high and low among the hay for a long time; he gave up and enlisted the help of a group of children playing outside the barn. He promised them that the person who found it would be rewarded. Hearing this, the children hurried inside the barn, went through and around the entire stack of hay but still could not find the watch. Just when the farmer was about to give up looking for his watch, a little boy went up to him and asked to be given another chance. The farmer looked at him and thought “Why not? After all, this kid looks sincere enough.” So the farmer sent the little boy back in the barn alone. After a while, the little boy came out with the watch in his hand! The farmer was both happy and surprised and so he asked the boy how he succeeded where the rest had failed. The boy replied “I did nothing but sit on the
ground and listen. Amidst the silence, I heard the ticking of the watch and gently moved it in that direction.”

Reflection

I love this story, as it has such a powerful message to learn. A peaceful mind is essential for our effectiveness in handling life. It keeps us calm no matter what the situation is. It allows us to always stay rational and positive. A peaceful mind can think far better than a worked up mind. It can find solutions much faster and will keep you focused on what is important. We cannot immediately escape from turbulent situations in life, but we are all faced with the same choice; either we can panic and jump to conclusions or we can be calm and logical. It's true that the outcome of every situation all depends on the mindset of the person being challenged. When things get extremely chaotic, when you feel overwhelmed or in a state of panic… Stop, be silent, listen to your intuition and it will lead you in the right direction. This, of course, is a practice and you should exercise your mind regularly. I would suggest a few minutes of silence in your mind every day, and you will see how effectively it can assist you through life with absolute ease and clarity.

Have a peaceful week, where harmony is your minds greatest weapon. - Darren Zwiers

"To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him" - Buddha.