“When you reach a calm and quiet meditative
state, that is when you can hear the sound of silence.”
― Stephen Richards
Calmness is a virtue that we
should cultivate at all costs. A
calm person is God’s replica on earth. He maintains equilibrium and equanimity
in all circumstances. Nothing can shake
him. Keeping temper at fuse is the opposite quality. A good number of human beings
remain angry and aggressive. On the other hand we also encounter people of this
quality everyday life. Let us for example
imagine a situation where we have to work under a kind officer who is calm and
collected.― Stephen Richards
He never loses his temper or become impatient with us for our deficient nature. On the other hand, he guides us and helps to achieve the desired result. Here I am reminded of a true incident in my life. A colleague of mine, for no apparent reason started screaming and shouting at me and abused me. During all this while I kept my cool and displayed a gentle smile. Moments later, he returned to me and apologised to me . He enquired how I remained unperturbed against a barricade of abuses. I replied calmly that I felt that he had momentarily lost his balance and matching abuse with abuse will not lead to any solution. There are many legends in our scriptures where the master never loses his cool and answers questions put by his pupils with patience and tranquillity. What do you call such a person? He is the very epitome of kindness and possesses the divine nature of calmness. Should we not cultivate and nurture this divine quality which will lead us to a blissful and sublime life.
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| Written for A to Z Challenge2015 Day3 |
Ah Usha ji this is something I'm still striving to achieve. It is so so hard to be calm with the kids being around. This is something I need to remember.
ReplyDeleteTrue Ushaji. I used to have a quick temper too, but ever since I've learnt to be calm I am loving the change. Very honest and inspirational piece. Looking forward to your other posts.
ReplyDeleteThis story reminded me of my nanu. He is the kind of person who can maintain his calm even in the worst of situations. I am still struggling to achieve that though.
ReplyDeleteCrux
I like the story you shared. Nothing gives one person so much advantage over another as to the one who remains cool and unruffled under all circumstances.
ReplyDeleteStaying calm in difficult situations definitely helps us to deal with it better. Being calm is powerful.
ReplyDeletebeing calm helps us think more clearly..definitely it helps to maintain calm...
ReplyDeletemy story today-http://titli15081977.blogspot.in/2015/04/c-for-crush.html
Keeping calm is a virtue which very few possess. Retaliation is not the answer, good one.
ReplyDeleteI must admit I find it hard to stay calm in certain situations. Especially when I'm driving --- I'm the opposite of calm! Really need to cultivate this behaviour
ReplyDeleteI hope to learn never to lose my calm even in most unfavorable conditions!
ReplyDeleteCaged
Well said! Staying calm is a virtue that we all should have. It helps us have the belief in self..
ReplyDeleteWell said Usha ji ! :) Remaining calm during crisis is a very difficult but highly-needed and important trait in a human. I have been in situations when I have let my emotions get the better of me only to repent it later. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThere are two expressions that I am familiar with, not sure if you are Usha: (1) cool, calm, and collected and (2) cool as a cucumber. I think you were both in your handling of the abuse upon you. It certainly is a great quality to strive for! :) <3
ReplyDeleteI'm trying my best to learn this art of remaining calm. I'm a short-tempered person and I feel bad whenever I lose control for petty things. I have improved over the years though!
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