“…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

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Fellsman
Dear EGT

Pithy, philosophical and superbly articulated. Yet another of your thought provoking contributions Earl Grey.

First class...

Best wishes

Bill wine wine
gypsyheart
Words of wisdom spoken Earlgreytea.Namaste

bouquet
Earlgreytea
Thank you dear Fellsman and Gypsyheart wine
niah9
True Earlgreytea......no two people are the same...yet they follow different ideals, because the overall attitude, if that is a suitable word, seems to fit, but as you rightly say, no two are really alike...it is always give and take, in every personal journey.
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.
Niahteddybear peace
moonontide
Earlgreytea.
This peice of writing spreads a peaceful blanket over me.Perfectly expressed and so true... I needed this today.teddybear thankyou
Earlgreytea
Thank u for your gracious comments Niah and Moonontide...
Ladybee42
i sit in the morning my cat lounging at my feet, holding a mug of hot green tea on a bench in my garden - eyes closed drinking in the birdsong... it's the nicest few minutes of an otherwise busy day sometimes. Why sometimes? because sometimes I get that same feeling when at the instant Robert comes on line and we see each other's faces - we just smile and say nothing for a bit, just look at each other and there it is... peace/content?
Thanks for posting EGT

teddybear teddybear
Earlgreytea
That's your way to peace ladyB, and why not? kiss
marikia
The peace that transcends understanding ... peace of mind nowhere to be found ... a path to bliss unique for each of us ... we walk a solitary path, this I know, we meet and part again, but we die in complete solitude. The only point is, we are alone and must learn to recognize and enjoy our solitude, even draw benefits from it, such as finding our own way, if ever ... You made me think about impossible things - look for answers to eternal questions.
schawalski
john lennon wrote a song called serve yourself , I think he was on to something
Macduff5
Finding a way...that's not hard...being satisfied with that way...that is. Thanks EGT for another of you philosophic dissertations. wine
Earlgreytea
Thank you for your wise input Marikia, of course, you're right...
Earlgreytea
John Lennon, aaahhh, was he ever not onto something or on something? just kidding, i love his music, thanks for your comment schawalski...
hedistuff
another wonderful point to ponder earlgrey...for me it has seemed that my richest at-peace moments are found with me on the banks of a trout stream or when I am down on my knees running my hands through earth's rich soil in my gardens...
Earlgreytea
Thanks for 'seeing' me Hedi, i always look forward to your comments, they mean a lot to me...
Lana57
Dear 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.
applause
jazzy75
My friend...a wonderful write....and something many struggle with. Acceptance of reality is a huge step :)hug
gnj4u
Hi, Earlgreytea,
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.
pilgrimageoflove
E.G.T
Beautifuly said!

To be on one's own path is to be alive. Otherwise, it's vegetating.
Thanks
Earlgreytea
Thank you Lana, for honoring me with your gracious comments... kiss
Earlgreytea
Thanks Jazzy dear friend for your gracious comment...
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