Reflection on Discernment: Preserving Our Peace and Divine Connection
By Kateb Nuri-Alim Shunnar
In life, it's inevitable that someone will push your buttons. Whether intentionally or not, they’ll try to provoke you, and in those moments, it’s tempting to respond with sharp words or defensiveness. The pull to act quickly, to defend your pride, can be strong, but I've learned that reacting impulsively without seeking divine guidance often leads us away from peace, from wisdom, and ultimately from the Creator.
Take it from me: don’t let it take you five or ten years or even a lifetime to understand this truth. Sometimes, the most powerful response is no response at all. The situations that provoke us, the people that stir our emotions, often have an underlying aim: they want us disconnected from our spiritual center. They thrive on bringing our energy down, pulling us into the same chaos they dwell in. They don’t just want a reaction they want to dim your light, to drain the strength you draw from your connection with the Creator.
It’s easy to feel like you have to rise to the challenge, to be the one who strikes back when everyone’s looking for smoke. But let me tell you, the world doesn’t need another gun ready to go off at the slightest provocation. Wisdom lies not in reacting to every slight or insult, but in knowing when to hold your tongue. It’s as the old saying goes, “A wise man keeps his mouth shut, but a fool speaks out everything he knows.” There’s deep medicine in silence a spoonful of hush can soothe the soul more than any angry word ever could.
Harboring resentment, letting anger fester behind a mask of calm, is as damaging as spilling it out for all to see. Concealing hatred with fake smiles makes us no better than those who spread lies. And when we allow our tongues to run loose, we create more trouble than we realize. Wisdom comes in restraint, in understanding that not every thought needs to be spoken and not every offense needs a defense. The more we talk without care, the more likely we are to sin, to speak out of turn and wound others and ourselves.
This is where seeking the Creator’s guidance becomes so crucial. In the moments when your heart is racing, and your mind is clouded with anger, don’t rush to act. Pause. Ask the Creator for wisdom, for insight, for direction. It’s in this pause that we protect our connection to the divine. When we lash out without thinking, we’re not just fighting another person we’re disconnecting from our higher selves, from the peace and balance that the Creator wants for us.
Sometimes we don’t realize that the real battle isn’t with the person who’s provoked us, but with our own need to prove something, to show that we won’t be pushed around. But what does winning an argument matter if we lose our inner peace? What good is proving a point if we distance ourselves from the Creator in the process? We might walk away thinking we’ve won, but we’ve lost something far more valuable our spiritual grounding.
Here’s the truth that many overlook: not every situation demands a reaction. The world is constantly tempting us to engage, to lower ourselves to its frequency. But just because everyone else is looking for smoke, doesn’t mean you have to be the one who brings the fire. There’s greater power in restraint, in knowing when to let things go. A wise person chooses their battles carefully, understanding that silence can be far more powerful than words.
This wisdom doesn’t always come easily, and it’s not something you learn overnight. But the more you practice discernment, the more you begin to see that keeping your peace is far more valuable than being right. Don’t wait until years have passed to grasp this. Understand it now, internalize it. Protect your energy, protect your connection with the Creator, and trust that not every fight is worth your time or your spirit.
And when you do this when you pause, when you seek the Creator’s direction you’ll find that you don’t need to prove anything to anyone. You are already held in the Creator’s hands, already supported by a divine strength that goes far beyond human approval. In those moments of silence, you’re not just holding back your words you’re holding onto your peace, your light, and your bond with the divine.
So the next time someone tries to pull you into their chaos, remember this: wisdom is often found in the quiet, in the stillness of the soul that remains connected to its source. Guard your heart, guard your words, and you’ll find that you not only keep your soul from trouble, but you also remain aligned with the Creator’s will. In this alignment, you’ll discover a deeper strength, a profound peace, and an unwavering connection to the love and wisdom that flows from the divine.
Don’t take years to learn this lesson. Let it sink into your spirit today. Recognize that your greatest strength lies not in your ability to fight every battle, but in your ability to discern when to stand still and let the Creator guide your steps. In this, you’ll find that you never truly lose, for the Creator will always lead you to victory when you walk in wisdom and peace.
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