Peace Off

Mind loves new concepts for they provide a cosy terra firma √¢'Ç ̈'Äú a comfortable landing place. Of late √¢'Ç ̈ÀúPeace√¢'Ç ̈'Ñ¢ has been one of the famous landing places for spiritual seekers. There are infinite techniques of how to be at peace with oneself... Meditation√¢'Ç ̈¬¶ celebration√¢'Ç ̈¬¶ renunciation√¢'Ç ̈¬¶ \n\nSure enough, Karl comes around questioning the one who wants to be in peace. With compelling insights, the one looking for peace is then seen in a new light√¢'Ç ̈¬¶as the source of misery. \n\nKarl\'s koan-like expressions are truly mind-bending √¢'Ç ̈'Äú the resultant frustration of the mind tripping over its own concepts is a telltale sign of the one trying to understand. \n\nWhat it all boils down to is this: when the most famous idea of being at peace is challenged √¢'Ç ̈'Äú what remains? \n\nLet√¢'Ç ̈'Ñ¢s just say that the one trying to be peaceful is in for a fine round of walloping!