Relaxation

Relaxation

Is total peace.

When you relax completely, there is total silence. No thought enters the mind, no  problems arise from the body, no memories grip the spirit. This overwhelming  sense of tranquility is really all meditation is about.

The neutral stillness of the  mind renews the tired soul, and this is regeneration.

Even if you don’t follow a formal meditation program, it is good to sit quietly  for a little while every day. This form of rest should be as regular as sleeping each  day. If you can sit still and just relax completely, you are actually meditating. All the  various forms of complicated techniques and visualization exist because people  can’t bring themselves to this very simple state of relaxation.

Their minds are constantly racing, their bodies are out of balance, and the worries of the day weigh  heavily upon them. They cannot let go, so they need a formal routine to follow.

But  if you can simply sit down and empty yourself, you will experience a wonderful silence and a deep, satisfying sense of peace.

One should try to return to a relaxed state on a regular and periodic basis. The  simple reason for relaxation is that it renews us, purifies us, and leaves us with a  profound feeling of serenity. It is not a ritual. It is not a religious obligation.

It is a  wonderful state away from problems. In it, we are poised in our natural state.