International Lifestyle Magazine Issue 53 | Page 70

BOOK CORNER A good friend sent me a link to Mahima’s website and was raving about her! I must say I was highly skeptical but also very intrigued to learn more about her, as I did see massive positive changes in my friend’s attitude since meeting this Mahima person! My friend who’s name I won’t mention here had been battling with depression after loosing her dream job. In addition to that drama she had just broken up with her long time boyfriend whom she dearly loved and who left her for a younger woman. I was curious about this lady that had taken my friend from the depth of despair to bubbling with quiet optimism, selfrespect and confidence! Mahima is a spiritual teacher of this new millennium tuning into the needs of people who are ready to embrace that there is more to life than living in fear. Fear of God, fear of failure, fear of dying, fear of not being loved, fear which can grip your soul and prevent you from knowing real peace and happiness. For those who are ready to discover joyful living, the message of living life in the present is the key to transforming their lives and finding a daily sense of peace and gratitude. On entering Mahima’s elegant and vibrant space where she works, it was clear that behind this soft spoken, childlike and beautiful woman, there was also a very powerful presence and seriously wise soul, this made the hairs on the back of my neck stand when she looked into my eyes and even before she spoke I knew my skepticism was already melting away! Looking into those clear sparkling eyes, I could feel that this lady was definitely connected to something divine. I asked her how she could be peaceful, when there is so much suffering? Just look at all the conflicts around the world, the corruption, the greed and wars! Her answer fascinated me. “Of course I see all the suffering and sadness, I feel it even without switching on my TV or reading a newspaper! But do you think that more sadness will help these people or change what’s going on? Negative emotions drain energy and add more suffering into the world. Rather drop the sadness, fear and negativity in you. This will give you the energy to act and feel inspired and motivated to help in anyway you can. Rather learn how to cultivate and harness a positive state of mind and vibrate on a positive energy frequency. www.internationallifestylemagazine.com The world needs more peace, love, joy, tolerance and positivity in it. If we focus our awareness on these kind of emotions we will be doing the world and everyone in it a great favour! Especially those people that have to deal with us on a daily basis. Start by being the change you want to see in the world. It is that simple. The beauty is in the simplicity. As you look to still your mind and connect to inner peace, keep it simple and the way will be clear. All the knowledge of the most ancient texts of enlightenment are already written there, inside your heart. The secret is to abandon the belief that it takes time, or that it is impossible to achieve lasting happiness. Real freedom can only ever be experienced in the now and every moment is a new opportunity to let go of the mind and our personal suffering. The only thing we are truly responsible for is our own happiness and peace of mind. If we take care of that responsibility, everything else takes care of itself. As if by magic!” Mahima After that initial consultation I have gone back to meditate with Mahima in private sessions, silent retreats and group meditations. Connecting to that inner peace and joy that becomes available to us when we allow ourselves to just be here and now and is becoming easier every day. If anyone would have told me one year ago that I would be writing this article and feeling the way I do right now (really content and peaceful) I would have laughed in disbelief! Cornelia Ziegler Mahima Lucille Klinge www.lovesilence.com [email protected] A Rebel’s Guide to Inner Peace