I was looking for a greeting card. Browsing the display stand I picked up an attractive handmade one. On the front was a photograph of what appeared to be two beautiful water lillies. One flower sat upright, the other was face down. “Hmm… strange”, I thought. “I don’t get it!” Then it dawned on me. I was looking at an example of the most perfect reflection. Was it for real? How was this stunning reflection captured? Turning over the card, I read what the photographer had written on the back. “Stillness: an essential element of reflection.”
The photographer was correct. To capture such a perfect reflection, there had to be no disturbance– no wind, rain or movement of any kind. Ultimate tranquility had to be present. This gave me a clue about how to experience peace of mind. It’s achieved by thinking of reflection from a spiritual standpoint.
The Bible says that each person has been made in the image and likeness of Spirit. You and I can thus be thought of as the reflection of divine Spirit. So as Spirit is calm, we reflect calmness in our day-to-day activities. As Spirit is tranquil, so we reflect tranquility every moment. As the reflection of Spirit, neither time-pressures, fear, illness, or danger has the power to disturb our mental or physical wellbeing.
So if you feel troubled or ill at ease, here’s what you can do to achieve peace of mind.
1. Take a moment to get thought quiet and steady. Be still, and think from a spiritual standpoint. Remember there’s a connection between spirituality, thought and feeling composed.
2. Say “Peace, be still” to worrying thoughts and anxious feelings.
3. Affirm, for example, “I am Spirit’s calm reflection, thus I can remain peaceful, serene”.
Affirming this reminds you that it’s possible to stay spiritually poised when getting the family ready for the day, driving the car, or meeting challenges at work. You are able to reflect Spirit’s wisdom and peace in every situation. Stillness is an essential element of reflection. It’s inspiration from a greeting card that’s worth remembering.
I’m a professional Christian Science Practitioner and Teacher. Through my prayer-based practice, I help people find happiness, health and healing.
Reflection—-What a beautiful way to describe true peace, the peace of God.
When praying I have often heard ” BE STILL, and know that I am God”
reminding me to look to God for my identity.
Hello Anne, thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. Glad you liked the idea of reflecting God’s peace. That peace is within everyone and can be drawn upon in times of trouble. Visit again and leave a note anytime.
Thanks! Just what I needed at the moment – a timely reminder that we can achieve peace in our thoughts come what may! Sometimes it seems hard to silence these perpetual murmurs of unease – and this picture of the reflection will be a great reminder that we can take positive action to be still!
Hello Kate. Good to hear from you. Thank you for your comment. Glad you found the piece helpful. It’s true that we can take positive action in demanding situations, and remain calm and composed. Takes practice I know, but we can do it. Hope you’ll be back soon and leave another note!
I love that you describe ‘time-pressures’ as not having the power to destroy. The thought that lack of time can often cause stressful moments, certainly needs addressing and the thought of reflecting on the calm, the strong, the presence of God brings healing. I often go to the hymn which begins ‘I love they way of Freedom Lord’. Thank you for your thoughtful observation.
Hello Wendy. Thank you for leaving a comment. That is a great hymn you mention. I think it ends with these reassuring words, ‘My presence still shall go with thee And I will give thee peace.” This reminds me that there is a divine Presence with us all the time, smoothing our day, keeping us serene. I hope you’ll drop by again…and leave a comment.
Thank you Beverly just what was needed, take five, be still and know,
Loving thoughts always.
Hello Pauline, how great to hear from you. Thank you for leaving your comment. It’s always good to pause, get thought composed, and take a moment to think from a spiritual basis about what has to be done. This brings a sense of calmness to daily activities. Please stop by again, and leave a message.
Thanks Beverly, I hadn’t thought about this aspect of reflection before, but it’s so true! We need to calm ruffled thought, and see clearly that God is taking care of every aspect of our day.
You are absolutely spot on Julie. Good comment. The calmer thought is in a crisis, the quicker we find resolution. Divine Love is at the helm of thought all day, every day, and when we say ‘peace be still’ to anxious thinking, we reflect and experience harmony.