We often search for inner peace outside ourselves, in places, people, or experiences.
But how can we expect others to understand us when we often don’t fully understand ourselves?
Have you ever felt like no one really gets you? Like you’re constantly being misunderstood?
The truth is, we’re not always clear about what we feel or what we truly want.
Sometimes, we go numb. And in that numbness, we start seeking external validation.
Maybe that’s why we keep looking outward for peace. We take trips, go on hikes, or try to escape our routines.
But how long does that peace really last? A few hours? A few days? Maybe a few months?
There’s nothing wrong with taking a break. It’s healthy.
But taking a break to relax is not the same as escaping from inner turbulence.
That’s why two people can hike the same mountain and have completely different experiences.
One enjoys the view. The other sinks into the silence, trying to find meaning in the wind.
When we block our sadness, we also block our joy.
Emotions are meant to flow, not be forced away.
So let your feelings be. Accept them.
Only through acceptance does real inner peace begin to grow, not outside, but within.
Chhitiz Kiran Shrestha
May 2025
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