I’m blessed to live in a rural, remote
area of Wyoming far from the racket and rush of the city. It wouldn’t
suit everyone, but it’s perfect for me.
John Cali
One of the many things I love about Wyoming is the intimate
closeness we have with the natural world. We’re literally
surrounded by all things wild and wonderful -- the beasts, the
birds, the mountains, the vast open spaces.
This time of year is particularly beautiful. The aspen are amber,
the skies are blue, the sagebrush is gray, the air is crisp and
cool. The mountains are already snow-capped. The geese are flying
down from the north. The deer and elk are coming down from the high
country.
In the vastness of this land I feel closer to God than I’ve
ever felt in any church. Or anywhere else. I love it all.
But what I love best is the silence -- the sounds of silence.
Here’s Chief Joseph.
Chief Joseph
You need more silence in your world. We don’t mean just outer
silence -- an end to the raging wars, the political turmoil, the
highway traffic, etc. Those you can do little about. They just are.
But you also need inner silence -- silence in your hearts,
minds, and bodies. To use John’s words, the "racket and
rush" of the cities are taking their toll on your hearts,
minds, and bodies.
We’re not saying you should abandon the cities. After all, that’s
where most of you live. But in the midst of your cities and all
their distractions, you need to find your own quiet places of
silence.
One of the best ways to do that is regularly practicing
meditation. A simple, yet powerful, way to meditate is to
consciously breathe. Focus on your breathing, in and out. Just a few
minutes a day can be enough.
You don’t have to do "formal" meditations. Almost
anything that relaxes you and which you enjoy can be a meditation.
Spending time with a loved one, with a beloved pet, walking among
the trees or on a beach. Anything you enjoy and which brings you a
sense of peace and quiet.
We know you lead busy lives, even if you live in places like
Wyoming where John is.
It is good for you to be busy doing the things you do. But it is not
good to be so overwhelmed by, or engulfed in, the world "out
there" that you forget the world "in here" -- in your
hearts and souls.
You will find it much easier to face the world "out
there" when you come from a place of peace "in here."
If you create your own realities -- and all of you do -- then you
will create much more powerfully what you want to create when you
come from that peaceful, powerful place within.
It’s vital that you have this place within -- your haven of
peace, your safe harbor. When you do, you’ll know a greater sense
of peace and power than you’ve ever known in this lifetime.
Listen to the sounds of silence. Then you will remember your way
Home.
P.S. Tuning In,
a brand-new spiritual
movie featuring some of today's prominent channels and their spirit
guides, including Chief Joseph and me, has been released.
It's now available to the
public. Get
more information and order your copy here. Watch the trailer
(short video preview) here.
P.P.S. We now have two new Chief Joseph forums to
replace our older forum. To join one or both, go
here and/or here.
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