Jun
Peace Amid Chaos
We all aspire to achieving that seemingly elusive “peace that passeth understanding.” It represent that Utopian mental state where we are free from earthly pressures, anxieties and fear of the future.
Do you think for a minute that you will ever find this kind of peace and freedom originating in the finite world that is the root cause of universal discord, chaos and confusion?
Never!
Peace is embodied exclusively in the one infinite consciousness which, by its own infinite nature, knows no opposites such as chaos, confusion, conflict and corruption.
To experience that ”peace that passeth understanding,” we must lift our conscious awareness out of the finite human mind and totally embrace the one infinite conscious.
Transforming the focus of your conscious awareness is not unlike the phenomenon of viewing an optical illusion. In focusing your attention on the diagram you find that, sooner or later, the diagram seems to shift from one perspective to another. To shift the focus of your consciousness, find some quiet place, relax, empty your mind of all thoughts, mentally see the infinitude of your mental vision and assume an expectant LISTENING attitude.
Like the optical illusion, you will become aware of shift in your conscious awareness and an overwhelming sense of freedom, joy and well being. This shift may happen immediately or might take some time. Make it a habit to repeat this “search” as many times a day as you can.
We must constantly challenge ourselves by asking, “Consciousness where are thou? Art thou in the belief that the mind is in matter and that evil is mind? or art thou living in the faith that there is no other mind but God and keeping His commandments?” (“Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures” by Mary Baker Eddy, pg. 307)
It was Helen Keller who said, “I do not want the peace that passeth understanding, I want the understanding that bringeth peace.”
The impact of this “peace that passeth understanding” may last only a split second but it will be so intense, you will not mistake it for anything other than the one infinite consciousness making itself known to you.
Let us lift our consciousness to contemplate and understand the infinite vastness of the one true conscious awareness that defines the universe. This true, unopposed nature of this universe is absolute, defined by Webster as, “That which is free from imperfection or mixture.” It forbids the existence of any opposing concepts. Know, too, that this infinite, peaceful universe is forever committed to maintaining your well being through its own mandated laws and principles.
