Resting in the Silence of Being: A Journey Into Stillness

“The quieter you become, the more you can hear.”

– Ram Dass

There is a quiet truth that lives within each of us, a place that is untouched by the noise of the world, a stillness that is ever-present. It’s not reserved for moments of crisis or for the end of life. It’s here, now—waiting for us to settle into its embrace.

Yet how often do we run from this stillness? We search for peace in the future, hoping it will come once we’ve completed our tasks, achieved our goals, or silenced our minds. But peace is already here, calling us back to the simplicity of being.

The Practice:

The practice begins with a simple mantra: “I am That.”

When we say these words, we invite ourselves to rest in the truth of who we are. It’s not about searching or striving—it’s a return to the natural state, where we belong. Repeat the mantra aloud, or silently in your heart, and allow yourself to rest. After each repetition, sit in silence for as long as you like, letting the mantra echo softly within.

And when you are ready, say it again: “I am That.”

There is no rush, no goal, no expectation—just the simple unfolding of awareness.

As thoughts arise, as distractions call, simply return to the mantra, letting it be like a lullaby for the restless mind.

Reflections Along the Way:

Follow the rhythm of the mantra, thoughts may come, feelings may arise. Let them pass like clouds, and rest beneath them, in the vast expanse of awareness.

You are that light,
shining through all things.
Rest…
in the knowing.

Effortless and true,
you return to what you are.
Rest…
in your nature.

Like a drifting cloud,
the ego searches in vain.
Rest…
beneath the sky.

In quiet grace, he guides,
showing the way back to self.
Rest…
in deep gratitude.

Thoughts, desires, restlessness—all falls away when we stop chasing after them. Rest in the simplicity of being.

In this way, dear reader, the mantra becomes not just words, but the very breath of being. So, rest in this mystic presence, this silence that is always there, gently touching the surface of awareness.

In the dance of both,
stillness and movement arise.
Rest…
in the balance.

A passing thought, no more,
like a ripple in still waters.
Rest…
in your knowing.

Being is the truth felt,
beyond what eyes can hold.
Rest…
in the knowing of being.

Like seasons that turn,
each step comes in its own time.
Rest…
and let it flow.

Resting in Silence

The journey, dear reader, is not about forcing the mind to be still or silent. It is about allowing the natural stillness and silence of our true self to be seen, felt and appreciated, unclouded by thought, unburdened by desire. By continuing to rest in this silence, we come to realize that the peace we seek has always been here. We become “Self-Realized.”

The practice of resting in the silence is a gift we give ourselves while we are alive. It’s not reserved for the end of life; it is the way to live fully, in peace, right here, right now. The mantra is a guide, and the silence is the true teacher.

Rest in silence. Rest in peace. Rest in your true nature. You are That.

“The end of all wisdom is love, love, love.”

– Ramana Maharshi

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