January 13, 2012 – 11:07 am
You may find that it's all too easy to occupy your thoughts with the worries of yesterday or tomorrow. This is unfortunate for many reasons, not least of which is that it leads to a somewhat shallow consciousness.
When you're only thinking about events or details that cannot contribute to your growth, your scope of thinking has little opportunity to expand. However, many believe that reaching a higher consciousness is the result of years of meditation.
During meditation, the practitioner attempts to push aside the constant stream of thoughts going through their head. It may be difficult for beginners to achieve, so it's a good idea to aim to simply slow the thought process. Advanced meditators are able to achieve a completely calm mind.
It may take patience, as all good things do, but when you are able to find peace within your own head, you will find that it affects your entire being – mentally, physically and spiritually.
Author and philosopher Ilchi Lee has a number of books and instructional videos aimed at helping people get the most out of their meditation practice.
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December 13, 2011 – 11:41 am
There are lucky times when people stumble upon good fortune – whether it be finding a dollar on the sidewalk or narrowly avoiding catastrophe. However, finding peace is not so simple.
Attaining a more peaceful existence requires a consciousness shift, a change in the way one views themselves as well as those around them.
For example, many individuals have the instinct to view situations or other people in terms of flaws or conflicts that need to be corrected. While this kind of thinking may lead to problem-solving in certain instances, it can also overwhelm a person with negativity.
Finding peace is a matter of making a conscious effort to view everything you see in a positive light, no matter how glaring its negative aspects may be. This kind of mindset takes time and effort to fully attain, but once the benefits of hopeful living set in, you will see the true value of a peaceful mind.
Author and philosopher Ilchi Lee encourages all people to shift their consciousness toward positivity in an effort to make the planet a more unified place to live.
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November 28, 2011 – 9:09 am
Reaching a higher consciousness can have many benefits. It can enable a person to view the aspects of their life more realistically and help make life's responsibilities a little easier to handle. However, it may also lead to a more peaceful planet.
Author and philosopher Ilchi Lee says that the only way to achieve peace on Earth is for everyone to realize that they are actually citizens of the planet and to put this allegiance ahead of their racial, religious or national identities. In order to reach this point many people around the world will have to develop new understandings of many things.
This type of advancement in thinking does not happen automatically. Individuals must work to raise their consciousness. Only then will it become clear that violence and conflict are actually extremely counterproductive, and peace is the only viable option.
The vast majority of wars and other types of conflicts are caused by people failing to realize how related they are to their fellow man. Only when populations across the globe reach the level of consciousness necessary to realize their interrelations can peace on Earth be achieved.
November 17, 2011 – 9:30 am
In order for the nations of the world to end their conflicts and allow people to live in peace, there will need to be higher levels of cooperation between people from all walks of life. A global consciousness is needed to help people understand how to live in harmony.
This idea is the essence of author and philosopher Ilchi Lee's Earth Citizen idea. He says that the only way for the world to fully realize its potential for peace is for people to put aside their religious, national and ethnic identities. In place of these ideals, individuals should grasp the notion that we are all citizens of Earth, first and foremost.
When more people recognize this fact, there is a chance for peace on Earth. However, individuals will need to radically change the way they look at things. To accomplish this, a different type of awareness is needed. The people of the world will need to develop a global consciousness.
In pursuit of this ultimate goal, people should begin to give greater consideration to how their actions affect others. The more people adopt this type of attitude, the more it will spread throughout the society.
November 11, 2011 – 9:20 am
Attaining a higher consciousness is a primary goal of many people. It seems nearly everyone would like to get more out of their brain. However, people individuals understand how to go about achieving this.
One of the best ways to boost consciousness may be to first seek peace of mind. This can be attained through meditation and other practices that center the mind and clear away unnecessary thoughts. A still mind is a peaceful one, and peace may have numerous other benefits.
When a person limits their thoughts and exorcises the superfluous, they become capable of devoting more of their attention and brain power to matters of consciousness. Over time, this may prepare an individual to lift their awareness to new levels that they never thought possible.
Despite the clear benefits of simply finding peace of mind, many people still look for other methods to improve their consciousness. The sale of nutritional supplements purporting to boost brain power remains high. However, all that may be necessary to support the mind is a few minutes each day of quiet contemplation.
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November 4, 2011 – 8:37 am
Universal peace is a lofty goal, one that may seem extremely unlikely and far away. However, there are bodies in place that may help push the planet toward this ultimate goal and put an end to conflict in all corners of the world.
For example, the United Nations history is full of instances in which the group intervened in situations to prevent bloodshed and create more peaceful nations. The collection of governments may be responsible for more peace missions than just about any other group in the world.
It is an unfortunate sign that there is still such a tremendous need for the United Nations. Ideally, people of the world would have progressed past a desire to settle their differences through confrontation and conflict. However, the group helps ensure that states that have not reached this point do not get out of line.
The existence of the United Nations enables the planet to take greater strides in the direction of peace. The assurance provided by an international body working in unison allows individual nations to focus their attention on curing their domestic ills and fostering peace at home.
October 31, 2011 – 8:33 am
Many people may wonder how there will ever be universal peace when the various nations of the world have very different interests. Can cooperation exist among states that are competing with each other for ever-dwindling resources?
The United Nations today is a good example of how trust and cooperation can exist among a diverse group of governments. The organization may be one of the world's best hopes for a peaceful future.
While there may not be agreement from all factions of the body on every issue, there is at least an understanding that representatives from various governments will try to work through their differences in a peaceful and constructive manner. This can help defuse many situations that may otherwise progress into violence and conflict.
Given the prevalence of strife in the world, it may be difficult to believe that universal peace is at all within grasp. However, the United Nations continues to serve a function that may at least prevent situations from worsening. This gives peace efforts a chance where before they may not have had one.
October 20, 2011 – 8:35 am
Have you ever wondered how to reach a higher consciousness? Many people desire reaching an elevated state of mind, but don't know how to go about attaining this. One of the best ways may be to pursue peace in all aspects of life.
Author and philosopher Ilchi Lee says that peace and harmony are among the most important things a person can think about in life. They can serve as a foundation upon which to build a fulfilling life that enables people attain their dreams.
Many people search for ways to find peace in their life. They try all sorts of different methods to calm their minds and focus their thoughts. However, few people realize that starting their efforts by spreading peace to others may bring the greatest amount of happiness and fulfillment.
Additionally, this endeavor can help individuals reach a higher consciousness. By encouraging peace throughout society and finding calmness within oneself, individuals may be able to turn their thoughts to weightier matters. This may be among the best ways to attain mental clarity and fulfillment.
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October 14, 2011 – 8:48 am
What could the world be like if more people worked to put their peace philosophy in action? It's hard to say, but there is a good chance there would be far less suffering and conflict. When everyone decides to put aside their differences and live in harmony, violence and aggression may completely cease.
Still, the demands of everyday life can make it difficult for individuals to make pursuing peace a central component of their life. How can anyone be expected to lead major efforts to inspire peace while also taking care of their familial and professional responsibilities?
One way may be to work to align personal development goals with a peace philosophy. By sowing the seeds of peace into every action taken throughout the day, individuals may be able to cultivate a life in which they do not need to take extra time out to encourage peace. Their daily actions will already accomplish this.
These types of actions can include anything from being a little more friendly with a cashier to holding a door open for someone. Setting a peace philosophy in action doesn't have to take extravagant efforts. It's the little things in life that can inspire peers to live more harmoniously.
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October 7, 2011 – 8:34 am
A person may feel as though they have reached a high level of consciousness in their life. They may even feel as though they are an example of enlightenment. However, just about everyone can do more with their mind than they currently believe. For some people, it may take a simple consciousness shift to achieve greater benefits.
There are people who have never given any thought to elevating their consciousness. These people have a lot of work to do in order to attain a higher state of mind. However, others may not need to put in as much work.
Those who already engage in meditation practices and other efforts to elevate their consciousness may need only to try to find a different perspective on things to get even more out of their brain potential.
Doing so could have implications for the wider community. Author and philosopher Ilchi Lee says that when a majority of people have reached a higher consciousness, universal peace may become a possibility. Even individuals who already have worked to get the most out of their brain potential can play a role in this.
September 28, 2011 – 8:28 am
It may be difficult for an individual to imagine what a conflict-free world would look like. There is so much fighting and dissonance in the world that the prospects for a harmonious planet may seem dismal. However, by focusing on attaining peace of mind and making their own consciousness a calmer place, people may be able to influence the rest of the world to embrace peace.
Expecting the entire world to resolve their conflicts all of a sudden and put an end to violence may be unreasonable. Furthermore, even if this goal were attainable, there would be little any single individual could do to achieve it. The kind of change that is needed happens slowly and incrementally.
This is why it is so important for individuals to start their own efforts to make their mind a more peaceful place. When just one person embraces a calm and conflict-free lifestyle, it may influence the decisions of others around them. In this way, peace of mind can spread throughout a community and, eventually, around the globe.
It may take efforts to attain a higher consciousness to reach this state of mind. Every day, individuals are confronted with situations that can cause them to feel stressed or feel anger toward another. These encounters can upend any efforts to achieve peace of mind. However, through extensive brain training, an individual may learn to shrug off these setbacks.
Once a person has expanded their mind and embraced a peaceful way of life, there is little more they can do than hope their high level of consciousness will rub off on those around them. Over time, this type of approach to life may become more common, leading to more global peace.
September 21, 2011 – 9:01 am
When it comes to creating peace on Earth, many people think about ways to prevent violence or to get individuals to respect each other more. However, one thing that is often overlooked is the health of populations. Representatives of nations from around the world are currently meeting at the United Nations to discuss things that can be done about this problem.
There is a strong link between poor health in populations and unrest. This discontent often leads to conflict and violence. Individuals have to fight for everything they get, and this state of mind can spill over into other areas of life.
The UN meeting is focusing almost exclusively on preventable and chronic health conditions like heart disease, diabetes and certain forms of cancer. Some proposals for tackling these problems have been floated in advance of the meeting.
Some have suggested raising taxes on potentially harmful products like cigarettes and soda, both of which have been linked to a range of health consequences. Others have proposed increasing funding for prevention programs that educate individuals about the health risks associated with certain lifestyles.
Media reports have indicated that those involved with the meeting had low hopes for a major international agreement before the summit began. Many governments are reluctant to make the difficult decisions necessary to address these issues. However, the fact that such a large number of nations recognize that there is a problem is a step in the right direction.
The last time such a high-level meeting took place at the UN to discuss health issues was during the height of the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s. Even with no concrete agreement in place, the fact that non-communicable diseases are getting this much attention indicates that more resources could start being directed toward an issue that jeopardizes international peace efforts.
September 13, 2011 – 8:40 am
Many people seek a higher consciousness in hopes of achieving personal improvements that will benefit their own life. However, they may not realize that their efforts to better themselves could eventually lead to peace on Earth.
Author and philosopher Ilchi Lee says that the only way the world can develop into a more peaceful and harmonious place is by pushing the brain power of populations forward. When more individuals live enlightened lives, there is less risk of violence and conflict.
By working to raise one's consciousness, it may become possible to contribute to the peaceful development of the world. This may seem like a lofty goal, but there are few other options when it comes to eliminating aggression and destruction.
The vast majority of conflicts that take place – whether they be disputes among co-workers or wars between nations – come from one party failing to understand the positions of the other. When there is a lack of give and take between two people or groups, disagreements are inevitable.
However, if more people are able to lift their consciousness to a higher level, these types of misunderstandings may become a thing of the past. Groups of people will be able to live together without pointless fights over meaningless arguments. In this way, the societies of the world may be able to advance to a point where fighting is a thing of the past.
There are many things individuals can do to elevate their consciousness. Lee says that exercises like meditation and tai chi are some of the best methods for developing a higher consciousness. Most people may be interested in these techniques for their own personal benefit, but eventually they may contribute to a more peaceful world.
September 7, 2011 – 8:41 am
It may seem hard to imagine what it would take to create universal peace. The differences that divide various cultures are wide and seem to be growing larger every day. In this climate, it may seem unlikely that humanity could unite under a common cause and start working toward peace and harmony.
However, peace may be more within grasp than most people would assume. All it would take is for a group of people to put their minds toward living in harmony. When more individuals start to share in this collective consciousness, it could lead to major advancements toward the cause of ending conflict.
For the most part, few people share their thoughts. Individuals live their own lives without communicating deeper ideas to other members of their community. The modern era has magnified these problems by pushing people out of public spaces and into their homes.
But it may be possible to lessen the impact of the divisions caused by life in the 21st century. Author and philosopher Ilchi Lee says that coming together to share a collective consciousness could help communities and nations unite around the common cause of peace.
The majority of conflicts that exist in the world are cause by a failure on the part of one or more parties to understand the views and beliefs held by those on the other side. This leads to tension and violence. However, by sharing elements of the same consciousness, it may become easier for individuals to come to terms with the motivations of their opponents.
In this way, conflict could largely come to an end. It may seem like an ambitious goal right now, but in the near future it may be possible for more people to share one consciousness and unite for peace.
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August 26, 2011 – 7:53 am
There are many ways a person can reach a higher consciousness. Some involve developing oneself, while others are more focused on spreading universal peace throughout the world. Both approaches are valid, but only the latter can help put the world on a path toward harmony and happiness.
Few things in life can be as satisfying as true public service. When a person puts aside their own desires and needs and works to make the world a better place, they give a piece of their self to everyone in the world. At a time when millions of people are without jobs and children in all corners of the world – even here in the U.S. – go hungry, this can make a tremendous difference.
Due to world events, the people of Earth are in greater need of individuals who are able to devote their time to public service than ever before. Recognizing these needs and working to address them can play a major role in a person's ability to reach a higher consciousness.
Through public service and efforts to spread world peace, a person gets in touch with a deep part of their inner self. This aspect of their personality may not even be recognizable at first, but it exists within everyone. Through caring efforts to help others, individuals can develop their true self and allow it to be a more active part of their daily life.
It may seem counterintuitive that the best way to reach a higher consciousness is through selfless public service. However, the fruits of this type of effort may create a much more harmonious world, in which everyone is able to pursue their true potential.
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