“Most people want inner peace; few want the silence that comes with it.”
— The Sage
The Sage has always found it curious that people speak of “inner peace” as if it’s something you can buy at a market stall. To him, peace is not an object but an atmosphere — and that atmosphere is built from silence. Not the uncomfortable kind, but the deep, steady quiet in which the mind can finally hear itself again.
He observes that many seek calm without wanting to release the noise that fills their days. We want calm without stillness, clarity without pausing, serenity without surrendering our constant need for distraction. The Sage smiles at this contradiction, not with judgment, but with gentle understanding. He knows that silence can feel intimidating before it becomes comforting.
And yet, he insists that silence is not a void — it is a doorway. When embraced rather than feared, it becomes the foundation on which true peace rests. His reminder today is simple: if we long for inner peace, we must also learn to value the quiet that allows it to grow.
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