How do we lead with peace?
I believe a truly important part about life passion is to share it but life isn't always positive. And to be real, not everything in life is easy, full of passion, pain free or understandable. I recently visited my backcountry ski mentor. He not only showed me how to navigate avalanche ski terrain around Mt Baker & the Shuksan Arm but how to really live a fulfilling, adventurous life. Though our ages, circumstances and life experiences have been greatly different, our thirst for understanding mountains is equally shared. He has been one of the most influential people in my life, yet it had been a few years since we had last seen each other.
I knew my mentor had been struggling with some health issues, and after seeing him again he excitedly announced he is the healthiest he's been in 5, maybe 10 years! I had to ask what helped? He quickly replied "I got my inflammation down and in that time learned to meditate." I shared I had been feeling down recently and that it wasn't just one thing but a series of internal/external circumstances and all around life just hasn't been feeling alright. He told me about reading Deepak Chopra's book "Ageless Body, Timeless Mind." He learned about the Vagus Nerve and how to tame his looping negative thoughts by meditating deep within his mind/body/soul to overcome debilitating pain, suffering, while facing a struggle to live. He admitted his Drs. told he was dying but he refused to give up.
Reflecting on recent world events, life currently is not right. And as our individual life challenges become presently felt, these external stresses can be compounded; as I myself, have noticed. What has helped my mentor, has helped me, and I share that to help you. Check out some of Deepak Chopra's books. Support the change you hope to see.
"If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children. The day the power of love overrules the love of power, the world will know peace. There is no way to peace. Peace is the way." Mahatma Gandhi
"Success comes when people act together; failure tends to happen alone." Deepak Chopra
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