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Chapter 1 - The Constant Chatter of the Mind

Fish Never Stand Still

!"#$%"&: A young man, asked a wise old man, 'How can I make my mind
calm and peaceIul?¨

'I am tired oI the thousands oI thoughts that constantly pass through my
mind. They don`t let me have one moment oI rest, and they don`t allow me
to Iocus my mind on what I am doing.¨

'How can I stop these thoughts Irom Iilling my mind, and have a Iew
moments oI inner peace?¨

The teacher looked at the man, and said:

'Go to the nearby pond, and watch the Iish swimming in the water.¨

The words oI the teacher bewildered the young man, and he asked:

'Do you mean that I just watch the Iish swimming?¨

'Yes, just watch the Iish swimming and moving through the water. Do so Ior
about ten minutes. AIterwards, come back to me.¨

The young man did not understand why the teacher told him to go to the
pond to look at the Iish, but he obeyed his instructions. He went to the
nearby pond, sat on a rock on the edge oI the pond, and watched the Iish.

AIter a little while, he noticed that the Iish kept moving to and Iro,
swimming Irom one place to another, never standing still.

'The Iish are always on the move. They make my head spin!¨ The young
man said to himselI.

Suddenly, aIter sitting by the pond Ior a Iew minutes, a revelation Ilashed
through his mind, and he shouted excitedly:

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'My mind and my thoughts are restless exactly like the Iish. I am sure this is
what the teacher wanted me to understand.¨

He continued watching the Iish, becoming aware oI the great likeness
between the Iish`s behavior and his mind`s behavior. He noticed that the Iish
were always moving, hardly staying in one place. So was his mind. It
constantly moved Irom one thought to another, never standing still.

'My mind behaves exactly like these restless Iish,¨ he mumbled to himselI,
'constantly jumping Irom one thought to another, restlessly and aimlessly.¨

'When the Iish stop moving Ior a brieI moment, something that rarely
happens, the ripples that their movements create in the water disappear, and
the water becomes smooth and calm.¨

'II I could stop my thinking Ior just a little while, my mind would be calm,
with no thoughts, just as the water becomes smooth, with no ripples.¨

'The never-ending movements oI my thoughts cause lack oI inner peace,
just as the movements oI the Iish disturb the tranquillity oI the water.¨

The next day, the young man returned to the teacher, and enthusiastically
recounted his revelation:

'I know why you sent me to the pond to watch the Iish. I discovered that my
thoughts behave exactly like the Iish. They are restless, never standing still.
The Iish stir the water, and the thoughts stir the mind. This means that iI I
want to gain inner peace, I need to learn to calm down the constant chatter oI
my mind.¨

The teacher smiled and said: 'You are right. This is exactly the reason I sent
you to the pond.¨

'()*+: The observations oI the young in this story are so true.

!"#$%"&: I told you this story, to show you how restless the mind is. It is
always in constant movement, never standing still, just like the Iish in the
story.

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Thoughts come and go constantly, just like passengers in a busy central train
station, always coming and going.

The constant chatter in the mind does not allow you to Iocus your mind,
since there is always something else to attract your attention. This takes a
great portion oI your energy and time, causing exhaustion and strain.

II you examine your thoughts, you would discover that many oI them are
unimportant and unnecessary, with no value Ior you. Learning to quiet the
mind makes these thoughts go away.

A quiet mind entertains Iewer irrelevant and uninvited thoughts, is more
eIIicient and easier to Iocus, and displays better judgment.

BeIore moving on, I would like to point out that a quiet mind does not mean
passivity and lack oI action. It might seem strange to you, but inner peace
awakens inner strength, courage, common sense, and increased eIIiciency.


The Reasons for Seeking Peace of Mind

'()*+: Is it possible Ior an average person like me, harassed by worries and
anxieties, to get peace oI mind?

!"#$%"&: OI course, it is possible! II you are earnest about it, you will surely
get it.

Tell me please, why are you seeking peace oI mind?

'()*+: There are several good reasons:

1. OIten, I Iind myselI thinking about unpleasant events, reliving them in
my mind, and experiencing all the unpleasantness associated with them.

2. Worries, Iears and negative thoughts oIten Iill my mind, about my job,
health, money and other things, not giving me a moment oI rest.

3. Sometimes, my thoughts and worries do not let me Iall asleep, and when
I do sleep, I do not sleep soundly.
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All this is tiring, making me Ieel tense and unhappy. I believe that peace oI
mind will Iree me Irom all these disturbing experiences.

!"#$%"&: Everyone experiences what you have just described. Worries,
Iears, anxieties, the restlessness oI the mind and its constant chatter are
common happenings. To stop this endless stream oI thoughts you need to
close the doors oI the mind, and this is what we are going to discuss next.


Closing the Doors and Windows of Your Mind

!"#$%"&: Imagine that all the doors and windows oI your home are wide
open, and a great number oI people are entering inside Ireely, without asking
Ior your permission. They occupy your home, waste your time, and
sometimes, even take away your possessions. Would you allow that?

'()*+: No, oI course not!

!"#$%"&: Your mind is your innermost private place. It is your inner home.
II its doors and windows are wide open, with nothing to sort and Iilter the
incoming thoughts, every passing thought can enter your mind, capture and
distract your attention, and waste your time.

You should be careIul not to leave the doors and windows oI your mind
wide open to every word, idea, opinion and thought that come Irom outside
sources.

It is oI the utmost importance to learn to close the doors and windows oI
your mind. You need to prevent negative and useless thoughts, ideas and
opinions Irom entering and occupying your mind, and robbing your time and
energy.

'()*+: How do I close the doors and windows oI my mind?

!"#$%"&: This will unIold, as we progress with these lessons. You will learn
how to close them, and admit entrance only to the visitors oI your choice.


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Brief Moments of Peace

'()*+: Sometimes, I experience brieI moments oI pleasant peace and
calmness, but they don`t last long.

!"#$%"&: When do you experience these moments oI peace?

'()*+: I experience them at various places and times, and they usually come
about unexpectedly. This might happen while I am reading, walking, having
a shower, or while looking at a beautiIul landscape. During this experience,
my mind is calm, almost blank, and there is a sense oI Ireedom and
happiness.

These experiences last Ior a brieI moment, and then disappear.

!"#$%"&: What disturbs the peace and causes it to vanish?

'()*+: Thoughts, people, and what happens around me attract my attention,
causing this sweet experience to disappear.

!"#$%"&: What are the thoughts that disturb the experience and where do
they come Irom?

'()*+: All kinds oI thoughts, about work, Iamily, Iriends, health, chores and
responsibilities, or thoughts about what is happening around me at the
moment. These thoughts always come uninvited, as iI Irom nowhere, and Iill
my mind.

!"#$%"&: Certain activities, like looking at a breathtaking landscape, reading
an entrancing novel, or doing something you love to do, involuntarily,
makes you Iocus solely on what you are doing, Iorgetting everything else.

When this happens, other thoughts don`t Iind their way into your mind, and
thereIore, you experience peace. However, since the mind is not accustomed
to be peaceIul, its restlessness soon returns.

Such moments oI inner peace are pleasant, but they are temporary, and
triggered by external conditions. For true and lasting inner peace, you have
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to teach your mind to stay peaceIul Ior longer periods, irrespective oI where
you are and what you are doing. We will talk about this later.


Actions Associated with Ìnner Peace and Relaxation

II you look closely at yourselI and at other people in various situations, you
will discover that unconsciously, everyone is seeking peace oI mind. The
Iollowing examples will clariIy what I mean:

1. When tired, do you sometimes, close your eyes and cover them with your
palms? It is like building a wall around you, to isolate yourselI Irom your
surroundings. This is something you do unconsciously, to relax both
body and mind.

2. People consider a coIIee break, as a sacred time to enjoy a Iew moments
oI peace.

3. Listening to quiet music, reading a book, or engaging in a hobby, relax
the mind.

4. Sitting quietly in Iront oI the TV, and watching a program or a movie,
takes your mind miles away Irom your daily responsibilities and
concerns.

5. Lying in bed under the blanket, on a cold day, is pleasant and relaxing,
and is also a time oI inner peace.

6. Taking a walk is a good exercise Ior the body, but it also reIreshes and
relaxes the mind.

7. Taking a day oII Irom work, or going on a vacation, are acts that take you
away Irom your daily chores and tasks and calm your mind.

All these acts, are times oI rest and a break Irom work, chores or tasks. For a
shorter or longer time, you shut the doors and windows oI your mind, and
Iree it Irom the grip oI its constant thinking, allowing it to relax.

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You enjoy a sense oI peace, when you are away Irom your day-to-day
environment, or when busy with something interesting and pleasurable. For
a while, you Iorget all your habitual thoughts, problems and worries.

Though all these acts bring about a certain measure oI inner peace, this
peace is temporary. AIter a short period, the mind returns to its restless
behavior. What you need is a method that brings a stable and continuous
state oI inner peace, rather than some Ileeting moments oI peace.

Like an engine, you need to switch oII your mind, now and then, to avoid
too much wear and tear. Like an engine, it needs to rest.

'()*+: I agree. At times, I Ieel I am at the end oI my rope, and iI I don`t take
a break, even a short one, my mind would explode. That`s how edgy I
become.

!"#$%"&: You have to be careIul not to reach high levels oI tension and
stress. You need to take a vacation once in a while. You have to take small
breaks every time you get tense, to let the steam go out, beIore the pressure
rises too high. Listening to music, reading a book, taking a walk, or anything
else that you enjoy doing would be helpIul.

All these #$,- are useIul, but they create short and temporary periods oI
inner peace. My aim is to teach you how to experience longer periods oI
peace, at any time or place.


Living in Constant State of Ìnner Peace

'()*+: Is it possible to experience inner peace all the time?

!"#$%"&: Yes, it is possible. Inner peace can turn into a habit.

When this happens, the mind remains calm, irrespective oI what is
happening around you, and you enjoy constant inner peace, without the
endless chatter that occupies your mind.

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This happens aIter the mind develops the habit oI being naturally and
habitually calm. Studying and practicing what you are learning now, will
take you closer to this state.

A higher degree oI inner peace would enable you to stay peaceIul
everywhere, always, and under all circumstances.

'()*+: There are many causes Ior restlessness, anxieties, worries and Iears.
How is it possible to live peaceIully?

!"#$%"&: Suppose there is a storm raging outside, but you are saIe inside
your house, built to withstand any storm. The storm may rage Iiercely, with
strong winds, rain, lightning and thunder, but you are protected in your
house, unaIIected by what is happening outside.

True peace oI mind is like this house, sheltering you Irom the hostile
environment. No matter what is happening around you, your mind and
emotions remain peaceIul.

When peace becomes a Iact in your liIe, you will live in calmness, stability
and happiness, unaIIected by adverse circumstances and people.

Peace oI mind might seem diIIicult to attain, but with the right training, you
will gain it.

You don`t have to arrive at the highest level oI inner peace. Any degree oI
inner peace is worth gaining, and is no doubt, Iar better than an agitated,
nervous and restless state oI mind.











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About the Author

Remez Sasson has been studying and practicing various techniques oI selI-
improvement and spiritual growth Irom an early age. AIter many years oI
studying, and gaining practical experience, he decided to share the
knowledge and experience he has gained, through his websites, articles and
books.

Remez Sasson is the author oI several books, among which, are Strengthen
Your Willpower and SelI Discipline`, How to Focus Your Mind`,
Emotional Detachment Ior a Better LiIe`, Peace oI Mind in Daily LiIe`,
Visualize and Achieve` and AIIirmations Words with Power`.

Remez Sasson`s websites:
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www.LookWithinYou.com

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