Wisdom for inner peace

What was Socrates' most famous saying? Some say, "Know thyself" and some mention, "There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance." Socrates taught us that people should care less about their bodies and possessions and more about their souls, saying, "Wealth does not bring goodness, but goodness brings wealth."

Most of us are becoming so materialistic in today's fast-paced and stressful world  that the definition of peace and happiness becomes confusing to the younger generation. Sometimes they cannot differentiate between internal peace and external peace. Internal peace represents an individual's peace, while external peace represents peace in the surroundings and society which may or may  not be real.

Fake happiness and peace outside may sabotage inner peace. Most of the time, these are things like  worrying, taking things personally, having unrealistic expectations, and becoming jealous. At the end of the day, these elements will combine to form a silent killer known as 'stress', that will turn to anxiety and depression. The power of inner peace calms our mind and, allows us to see our path much more clearly and helps us focus on our goals.

Happiness comes from inner peace. The main form of mental training is helping others with kindness, along with forgiveness and gratitude. Contemplating has many mental health benefits, such as reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. But we must first change our mindsets to be more helpful and adjustable, to find our own destinations of tranquilly that we seek.

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