Go for a retreat.

Not out there, but within.

Who hasn’t looked forward to a vacation? Or perhaps a quiet weekend away from it all? A secluded retreat? Who hasn’t daydreamed of an exotic place filled with new sights and excitement? Or longed for peace and quiet.

Then one day, we checked out what was appealing, looked into available options, and made our plans. We made arrangements for home and work, and booked our reservations.

The day finally came, and we were off.

And then—all too soon—it was time’s up, time to return home.

Back in our regular routine, we began to fantasize about our next vacation or quiet retreat. But do we really need to go through all the searching and planning to find the sought-after change from our daily routine? Not really.

If we’re seeking peace and quiet, we can find a secluded place at home and settle in. We can power down our smartphones and computers, let go of the daily noise, turn on the chanting music, close our eyes, and tune out the world.

And find real peace—the one already within us.