“…the peace that transcendeth all understanding…”
“…the peace that transcendeth all understanding…”
the bible
Stop and think for a moment, what do all of us desire most?
“…peace of mind…”
All other needs are like a pyrrhic victory, sans a settled mind,
Most of us spend volumes of hours tinkering uselessly with thoughts of how to please others, and or following some guru’s advice on how to live our lives, what to think, what to say, what to do…,
Like weary wayfarers we seek peace of mind through countless external avenues,
Only to realize at death’s door that we should have looked inside,
Thus, we exit with only a few moments of bliss weighed against a lifetime litany of piss…
The path to bliss?
You’re kidding right, how should I know?
One suggestion I will allow myself though,
I invite you to consider that it is as different and as individual as our fingerprints are, unique to you…,
Some may find it through one of the many spiritual disciplines or a personal mutation thereof,
Some may find it as a porn star,
Some may find it as a nun,
Some may find it in some form of meditation,
Some may find it as a rapper,
Some may find it as a man/woman of peace,
Some may find it as a warrior,
Some may find it in money,
Some may find it in poverty,
Whatever way you take, I invite you to consider that unless its yours, you may walk it in vain…
May we all find our way…
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Posted: Mar 2011
Comments (21)
Pithy, philosophical and superbly articulated. Yet another of your thought provoking contributions Earl Grey.
First class...
Best wishes
Bill
I have seen many recently come to the crossroads...and their pain is obvious, but I try to be there, but let them decide their way forward.....it's our human right.....scary at times.
Niah
This peice of writing spreads a peaceful blanket over me.Perfectly expressed and so true... I needed this today. thankyou
Thanks for posting EGT
I’ve read your last poem with admiration
My way of life is to follow all Lord Commandments.
I am doing my best but sometimes it is impossible.
That’s why I pray in the morning and start every morning with my soul full of faith, hope and love
I pray for you.
I am looking forward to read your new poems.
Not to say that I'm all that close...the path to bliss being a long, narrow one; but, at times, when not consumed by ordeals and tragedies within our awesome world, I feel closer to “…the peace that transcendeth all understanding…”. How it is possible, I do not know. Perhaps it's the by power of hope.
Beautifuly said!
To be on one's own path is to be alive. Otherwise, it's vegetating.
Thanks