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SPACE

What does SPACE mean for you? A sky full of planets and stars, the gap between two words on this page, room to move or an empty section of wardrobe?

I was reminded today about the need that we all have for space, for clear air around us, room to breathe, time for reflection and this got me thinking about how essential it can be to occasionally stop to seek out space and to immerse yourself in it.

For those that have read 'I am That' you will have come across the concept of space indirectly throughout the book. Space in that context being the space between thoughts, peace of mind and serenity. The book encourages you to forget the usual concepts of self, ego and your physical state, and guides you to find yourself within that space between thoughts. It is an insightful read and one I recommend to anyone with an open heart and mind. It is one of those texts that both challenges the intellect and that reminds you of the you, you really are.

So next time you have time to stop, or time to gaze at the stars in the night sky, focus in on that space you have created for yourself. Forget who you are, what you are, what you want to be, forget about what you have and what you don't have, forget about those around you. Just be.

Just be.

That, for me is SPACE.

Until next time, Peter

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