WHY IS INNER PEACE SO ELUSIVE?

Inner peace is often spoken about as a lofty ideal, yet for many, it remains elusive. Why? What truly stands in the way? This question, when asked with deep honesty, becomes a doorway to self-inquiry. It invites us to look beyond surface-level struggles and into the hidden forces shaping our experience.

Through exploration, we find that several key obstacles arise repeatedly:

1. Unconscious Family Patterns

Many of us unknowingly carry ancestral imprints—emotional and psychological patterns passed down through generations. These shape how we relate to love, work, power, and even our own sense of self. Until we shine a light on them, they continue to dictate our lives, keeping us stuck in unconscious cycles. Recognizing these patterns is the first step toward liberation.

2. Addictive Mechanisms

Seeking solace in distractions—whether through substances, habits, or even relentless busyness—often stems from a deep-seated need to escape discomfort. Addictions are not just about substances; they can also manifest in thought patterns, emotional loops, or the compulsion to seek external validation. True peace arises when we stop chasing escape and instead meet life as it is.

3. Fear of the Unknown and the Illusion of Control

Much of human suffering is tied to our resistance to uncertainty. We build layers of protection—mental constructs, routines, and rigid identities—to shield ourselves from the unknown. Yet, life itself is inherently uncertain. Real peace comes not from controlling everything, but from surrendering to the flow of existence.

4. Resistance to Discomfort

Transformation does not happen in comfort. The unwinding of conditioned patterns can bring up fear, anger, or grief. Many turn away at this point, retreating into old habits. But if we can develop the capacity to sit with discomfort, to lean into it rather than resist it, we discover an inner resilience we never knew existed.

The Inquiry That Opens the Door

Rather than seeking quick answers, we are invited to live with the question: What stands in the way of my inner peace? Not as a problem to fix, but as an unfolding inquiry. This willingness to look deeply—without judgment, without rushing to solutions—creates the space for transformation.

Peace is not something we acquire. It is revealed when the barriers we have built around it begin to dissolve. The question is, are we willing to face what stands in the way?

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We are flowers 
In the garden
Stars in the night sky
The refraction of light
And the appearance in form
Of the divine
Don’t waste this precious time
Love others, be of service
Die empty of self.

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The path is treacherous
Filled with all manner
Of ghosts and ghouls
Of shadows and darkness

Walk with presence
Guided by the inner light

Soon the path clears
It was all imagination
The dreams of a child
And there was always
Only unconditional love.

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Go naked of all beliefs and veils
We live these covered lives
Full of posturing and pretense
And end up believing
We are who we pretend to be
What suffering it is
To be an actor in one’s own life.

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When pain speaks, listen
When emotion rises, feel
When thoughts rush in, step back
In presence, everything softens.

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Who is it
That guided me to love’s treasure
And pushed me through the door of freedom
For it was not my own doing
And I cannot find anyone here to thank.

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Surrender is not weakness, but the ultimate act of courage. It is an active meeting of life as it is, beyond the mind’s grasping for control and certainty.

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Nothing is quite as profound
As the realization
That what holds all 
The coming and going
Of phenomena and form
Is love’s unconditional embrace.

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There is a secret voice
An Intelligence,
Heard only in silence
When the agitated self
Has quietened
It is the voice of wisdom
And profound guidance
An intelligence beyond knowledge
That transcends time
That reaches into eternity
Know inner silence
And you will surely hear it.

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The past becomes purified
In the clear light of now

There is a luminosity in presence
That allows the past to dissolve
And no longer have a toxic hold
Over the host

In effect, we are healed 
In the presence of now.

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He or she
Who can love
Without condition
And see without judgment
Is a healing force
And a grace to the world.

Starts March 6th:
Integrating the Light of Awareness into the Human Experience: 4-Week Online Program
Over 4 weeks, Kavi will explore how nondual awareness can be embodied in a way that heals and transforms everyday life into wholeness and peace.
Amoda Maa will be a guest teacher in Week 3.