{"id":25892,"date":"2025-12-05T11:05:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T10:05:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kennethsorensen.dk\/?p=25892"},"modified":"2026-04-15T13:16:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T12:16:15","slug":"peace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kennethsorensen.dk\/en\/peace\/","title":{"rendered":"Peace"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<h2><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Roberto Assagioli on Inner Peace, Meditation, and the Spiritual Traditions<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kennethsorensen.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Peace-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22891\" src=\"https:\/\/kennethsorensen.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Peace-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"647\" height=\"432\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n<div>\r\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">By <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Roberto Assagioli<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong> <br \/><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> Assagioli Archive, Florence &#8211; <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Doc. #21634 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Original title: <em>La Pace <\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Translated and edited with notes by Jan Kuniholm<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<div>\r\n<p><strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Editorial Note<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<p>This text is an essay by Roberto Assagioli on the cultivation of inner peace as an active spiritual discipline. The abstract, contextual subtitle, and cross-section headings in this online edition have been added by the editor, Kenneth S\u00f8rensen, to support readability, navigation, and archival consistency. The original wording has not been altered.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\u00b7 \u00b7 \u00b7<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<h3><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Abstract<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<p>In this essay, Roberto Assagioli addresses the urgent need for inner peace in a world marked by outer conflict and inner turmoil. Drawing on Buddhism, Christianity, and esoteric wisdom traditions, he presents peace not as passive withdrawal but as an active spiritual discipline and a duty toward others. He offers two complementary methods of meditation, one based on contemplation of the infinite and eternal, the other on the use of evocative imagery as practical means for realising the deep, unshakeable peace that the great teachers have always pointed toward.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\u00b7 \u00b7 \u00b7<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\r\n<h3>The Urgent Need for Inner Peace<\/h3>\r\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Perhaps never before has humanity been so deprived of peace. To see this, we need only look at what is happening around us: everywhere there are open or hidden struggles, repercussions of war and threats to the future: struggles between nations, races, classes, and parties\u2014but also, and no less importantly, struggles, agitation, and storms within the soul, which manifest themselves in many ways: emotional, moral, and religious crises; dissatisfaction with ourselves and others; rebellion against society, against the family, against God himself and against life.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In such a world, cultivating peace is not a spiritual luxury, but a daily necessity for all those who want to maintain their inner integrity and not be swept away by the collective currents of agitation and frenzy. And cultivating peace is also, and no less, a duty towards others. Those who know how to be a living center of peace <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">at this time,<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> those who know how to radiate it powerfully and unceasingly around themselves, bring to poor humanity the blessing of which it is perhaps most deprived and in greatest need.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Let us see how this can be done most effectively.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><strong>Peace in the Great Spiritual Traditions<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Let us remember first of all, as a warning and an incentive, that all the great spiritual teachers have placed particular emphasis on <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Peace<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> . Indian religious texts begin and end with the formula: \u201cOm &#8211; shanti &#8211; shanti &#8211; shanti\u201d (\u201cOm &#8211; peace &#8211; peace &#8211; peace\u201d); or with the other: \u201cPeace to all beings.\u201d The Buddha taught, by word and above all by example, the sublime peace of the spirit. It is said of him: &#8220;The Awakened One is peace unto himself and brings peace to the whole world.&#8221; In descriptions of the different degrees of Buddhist contemplation, one of the most emphasized notes is the serenity of the contemplative soul.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In early Christianity and then in its highest and purest manifestations throughout the centuries, the note of peace also resounds frequently. The figure of Christ is surrounded by an atmosphere of peace. Already the announcement of his birth by the angel contains the promise of &#8220;peace on earth to men of good will.&#8221; He often worked as a peacemaker; he calmed the storm, tirelessly quieted the spirits of his disciples, who were often fearful and arguing among themselves for primacy; or, like Peter, were violent in their reactions. Finally, he left them a message whose profound meaning usually escapes us: &#8220;My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give it to you.&#8221; ( <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Gospel According to John<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , 14:27 RSV).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In Christian mysticism, perfect inner peace, which is called &#8220;quietude&#8221; or &#8220;quiet prayer,&#8221; constitutes a well-defined and very high stage in the soul&#8217;s ascent to God. That peace, that inner silence, in which all thoughts and feelings of the personality are silent, is considered an indispensable preparation for mystical union, for the full communion of the soul with God.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Let us recall the beautiful description of Peace given in the <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Imitation of Christ<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> : &#8220;solid peace without trouble, peace within and without, on every side steadfast and sure.&#8221; <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a id=\"_ftnref1\" href=\"#_ftn1\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">[1]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In other spiritual writings, too, the value of peace is often highlighted. One of the precepts of <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Light on the Path<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> says:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">&#8220;Desire peace fervently&#8221; (1. 14) \u2014 and another declares: &#8220;The peace you desire is that sacred peace which nothing can disturb, and in which the soul grows as does a holy flower on the still lagoons.&#8221; (1.16) <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a id=\"_ftnref2\" href=\"#_ftn2\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">[2]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3>First Method: Contemplating the Infinite and Eternal<\/h3>\r\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Let us see how we can meditate to achieve peace.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It is useful to begin by broadening our inner horizon as much as possible, turning our thoughts and our whole being to the consideration and contemplation of the infinite and the eternal.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Let us remember and <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">realize<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> that we are <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">spiritual beings<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> and that our spiritual essence is indestructible. Let us also think of the great cosmic cycles, of our long evolutionary pilgrimage, of which earthly life is only a short day.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This broadening of perspective will help us to realize and reestablish true proportions, to see the relative insignificance of so many contingent things that usually disturb and agitate us. Thus, little by little, we will begin to truly feel &#8220;the Peace of the Eternal, the Peace of the Spirit,&#8221; the Peace that Christ calls &#8220;My Peace.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3>Second Method: Meditation Through Evocative Imagery<\/h3>\r\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">For those who find such meditation difficult, we can suggest another method based on the use of concrete images: after all, the two methods can be combined appropriately, forming two stages of the same meditation.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Various images can be used for this purpose and, depending on different temperaments and psychological types, one may be more evocative and effective than another.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The first is evoked by the phrase from <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">&#8220;Light on the Path<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> &#8221; just quoted: we can imagine a great expanse of water, a blue sky, a shining sun, and on the calm surface of the water, myriads of white lotus flowers opening to the rays of the sun.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Another evocative image is that of the scene recounted in the <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Gospel of St. Mark<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , in which Jesus calms the storm: &#8220;On that day, when evening had come, said to them, &#8216;Let us go across to the other side.&#8217; And leaving the crowd, they took him with them, and a great storm of wind arose, so that the boat was already filling; And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.&#8221; ( <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Mark<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , IV, 35-40, RSV).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A third suitable image may be that of our globe in the infinite vastness of the heavens, as evoked by the magnificent verses of Federico Amiel, <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a id=\"_ftnref3\" href=\"#_ftn3\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">[3]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> which with their calm and solemn rhythm constitute an excellent <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">mantra<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> for evoking peace:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">&#8220;In the eternal azure of unfathomable space <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">our troubled globe is enveloped in Peace. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Man, thus envelop your days, a passing dream <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In the calm firmament of your eternity.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/><br \/><\/p>\r\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">With the help of these images, raising our souls towards the radiant supreme Reality, let us set out to feel and realize <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Peace.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/><\/em><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-wide\"} --><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/><!-- \/wp:separator -->\r\n<p><a id=\"_ftn1\" href=\"#_ftnref1\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">[1] <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a> <em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Imitation of Christ<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> by Thomas a Kempis, Book III, Chapter 48, n. 3, page 148 of the translation by Richard Whitford, Peter Pauper Press, Mt. Vernon, facsimile of 1556 edition edited by Wilfrid Raynal in 1872.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a id=\"_ftn2\" href=\"#_ftnref2\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">[2] <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a> <em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Light on the Path: A treatise written for the personal use of those who are ignorant of the eastern wisdom, and who desire to enter within its influence<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , was written by MC (supposedly Mabel Collins, aka Mrs. Keningale Cook [1851-1927]) and published in 1885. 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