There’s a place beneath the surface
A seat that holds your soul
A place where nothing shakes you
A place where you are whole
A place of deep contentment
A place that fits just like a glove
A place that feels like coming home
A place that’s filled with love
I was reading through some of my old journals this morning and it was interesting seeing some of the worries that must have played on my mind enough, but now I can barely remember them. It reminded me that the default state of being is one of peace. It’s a quiet place that doesn’t ask for anything. It’s not craving or driven, or lacking, or fighting or resisting or thinking. It’s an easy place to be, but it’s not so easy to get to, if that makes any sense at all!
“Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.”
An unknown peaceful person
Rae Cod’s Writing 
Yay! A beautiful Sunday poem! 👏🏻
I was thinking, yes, yes, I know and love that place in my soul… except for “a place where nothing shakes you.” Can that please mean a place where nothing shakes you permanently? Because a lot of things shake me temporarily! Yesterday I was at the outdoor market and I suddenly couldn’t find my purse with all my cards and money in it. I was panicking! A kind Spanish woman translated a description of it to others nearby so everyone could help look for it. After a few distressing moments my partner, in another stall, held it up to show me he had it. I had DEF lost my peace! And was embarrassed. But I treasure the memory of that woman’s kindness. I do wonder if it’s even possible to be unshakable in this life.
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Thanks Melanie 😊
I know exactly that kind of feeling you describe, I’ve felt it many times: an almost heart stopping moment where panic grips you, then afterwards you berate yourself for a fool! How lovely there were kind people around to help.
I’m not at that unshakeable place either (I don’t think many are) but I’m definitely less shakeable than I used to be, and I find that encouraging. We’re all starting from different points & we’ll all have our own progression, but inside it’s definitely quieter than it used to be. That fight or flight reaction you’re describing is so natural. But did you maybe calm down quicker than you have done before? It seems you were able to focus on the woman’s kindness and that in itself is a blessing.
I do wonder if the Dalai Lama ever panics at anything? But if anyone has found that unshakeable place I suspect he has.
So glad you didn’t lose your purse! 😊
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Thanks Rae, I probably did calm down faster than I used to and I know I’ve made progress along the path of enlightenment, self-acceptance and peace. So thanks for reminding me that growth is an encouraging thing, and we are all growing every day. And I was gonna say that I wonder what stresses the Dalai Lama might have in his life (certainly not shopping stress or fear of losing his money 🤣) but then I remember the recent incident with the child and the ensuing uproar and bad publicity, and wonder if he was shaken by it. It’s nice to think he wasn’t and if he can be unflappable, perhaps I can too. Good stuff to ponder. Thanks for the discussion!
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Working towards enlightenment, acceptance & peace is all any of us can do, & growth is so enjoyable (hard but rewarding!)
I had to look up the uproar about the Dalai Lama & it would be interesting to know he was ‘flapped’ or not by all the negative media attention. Like you I’ll assume he wasn’t & unflappability is achievable! 😊
Lovely chatting with you as always Melanie.
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Such a lovely poem, Rae! And I love the quote by the unknown peaceful person. It’s a nice reminder not to get caught up in the chaos.
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Thanks Michelle 😊
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