05/09/2024
How to Remain Unshaken: The Art of Inner Peace in Tough Situations
Howâs it going, everyone? Hope youâre all doing well. Today, I want to dive into an essential topicâhow not to let anything external affect you. Whether itâs a person, a situation, or any negative experience, it's crucial to ensure these things donât disrupt your peace or influence your life.
In a previous video, I mentioned that when youâre with God, you are untouchable. Today, that understanding has deepened even further. Let me share a recent experience. I have a neighbor who is very aggressive and, unfortunately, not in his right mind. Heâs trying to damage my property by creating a ditch lineâsomething he should manage on his own. But thatâs not the point here. The real issue is his aggression and mental challenges, which manifested today in a severe manner. He was rude, offensive, and said some unkind things.
Now, many people might take such behavior to heart and allow it to affect them. But not me. I didnât waver from the principles I shared last time. I stayed centered, grounded in God. His tactic was clearâhe wanted to provoke me into reacting, perhaps to raise my hands in anger. But Iâm well-trained, both physically and mentally. I have the ability to defend myself, but more importantly, I have excellent restraint and self-control. So, while he showed his weaknesses, I remained calm.
Throughout the unpleasant encounter, I didnât raise my voice or even engage much with him. I listened, observed, and recorded everything, gathering evidence for a potential court case down the road. You see, Iâm playing the long game here. If this situation were a chess match, heâs already been checkmatedâIâm 100 moves ahead of him. This is what happens when you stay centered in the present moment. You can think ahead, plan effectively, and stay ahead of any competition or adversary.
This is why I say that when youâre with God and in the present moment, you are untouchable. No matter how severe or aggressive the situation, it doesnât pe*****te your energy because you know itâs not your energy thatâs being affected. Itâs the other personâs energy, and they are revealing just how much control you have over their life. In my case, this neighbor showed me how helpless he really is. His only recourse was to yell and try to intimidate me, and when that didnât work, it frustrated him even more.
After the encounter, I called the police to report the incident. I was near the fence when I made the call, and they were cautious about the situation. Had I fallen into the trap and responded unkindly, the outcome would have been different. When two negative energies collide, the result is never favorable. But by staying centered and letting the other person make mistakes, you gain the upper hand. As Sun Tzu teaches in "The Art of War," when your enemy is making a mistake, donât interrupt themâjust record it.
This principle applies not just in war but in life. Staying centered allows you to handle negative experiences tactfully and with clarity. Iâve undergone military-style bootcamp training, which includes conditioning to withstand verbal abuse and mean-spirited comments. Itâs not about negativity; itâs about building resilience. Because of this training, todayâs events were mere childâs play for me. While they yelled and lost their energy, I was just chilling, recording everything.
But if I didnât have this self-restraint and ability to stay centeredâstaying with GodâI might have fallen into their trap. This is a common experience for many people. When faced with intense, unpleasant situations, they take things personally and lose their composure, ultimately losing the game. If you want to win, if you donât want external factors to control you, you need to master yourself. Stay centered.
One way to build this inner strength is through meditation. I recommend meditating three to five times a day if possible. Even if you can only spare five minutes per session, start there. Gradually increase the time and frequency of your meditation. What youâll find is that, over time, you wonât be as reactive to lifeâs minor inconveniences. For example, if someone cuts you off in traffic, instead of letting it ruin your day, youâll be able to let it go more easily.
As you practice meditation consistently, youâll notice subtle but profound changes in your life. Youâll start by letting go of small irritations, and eventually, youâll begin to heal deeper emotional wounds and traumas. The more centered you become, the more youâll be able to live in the seat of your awarenessâbeing with God and remaining untouchable.
But like any skill, it takes time and consistent effort. You wonât see overnight changes, but small, daily steps will lead to significant improvements over time. Your life will improve, youâll become a better person, a better worker, a better friend, and a better family member. People will gravitate towards you because of the light you carry when youâre centered in God.
So, donât let any external circumstances, events, or people affect you. Take control of your inner kingdom. Practice meditation, stay centered, and be with God. Until next time, my friends, be fearless.
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