Finding Peace Through Silence and Meditation”
Have you ever visited Lake Nasijarvi? It’s more than just a body of water—it’s a lake with a soul, vast enough to hold all your tears, stories, secrets, and emotions. The best part? You don’t even need to use words. I realized long ago that words often fail to capture the true essence of experiences. We misinterpret them and assign new meanings over time, and by the time they reach us, they’ve lost their essence. They are like the wind, you can feel them but you can’t hold them.
Silent waters speak,
Whispers of the deep unknown,
We become as one.
For six months, I walked by Näsijärvi almost every day. Day or night, no matter the hour, the lake was always there, ready to welcome me. Its presence was like that of an old friend—steady, calming, and nonjudgmental. In the mornings, its crystal-clear surface reflected the colours of the sky, and if I looked hard enough, I felt like I could see the deep Universe beyond, even the parts hidden from our naked eyes.
At night, the lake was a magnet for quiet souls. Couples in love, families, friends, and lone wanderers like me—all of us found our way to the lake’s edge. We came from different walks of life, but at that moment, we seemed to be one. The stillness of the water drew us in, and we all waited for the lake to speak in its silent way.
I remember standing by the water one evening, feeling the weight of my own life. I had no words for my feelings and didn’t need them. The lake just listened. In its silence, I found the space to feel what I couldn’t express, and for the first time, I felt truly heard—without saying a thing.
One day, in early September, I experienced something unforgettable. I had come to the lake, as I often did, just to say hello, to find that familiar peace. But that night, the lake had something special to offer me. As I stood by the water’s edge, gazing up at the sky, the Universe gifted me the most magnificent display—the aurora borealis.
It was as though the heavens opened up just for me. Brilliant green lights danced above the lake, swirling and shifting in ways that words could never capture. I was in awe, completely mesmerized by the spectacle. It felt like a message from the Universe sent straight down through the sky, meant just for me. The vibrant and alive colors seemed to mirror the energy I had been feeling within, but in a way that was calming, beautiful, and serene.
At that moment, I realised the lake had given me more than just a place to reflect—it had given me a gift of connection, a reminder that the Universe is always listening, always present, offering beauty when we least expect it.
Breathe in, breathe out slow,
The lake knows and holds my pain,
In stillness, we heal.
Näsijärvi became a place where I could let go of all that pressure to be something more. It showed me that it’s okay to feel lost sometimes, cry, hurt, and not have all the answers. The lake didn’t ask anything of me. It didn’t expect me to be happy, calm, or “evolved.” It just wrapped its stillness around me and reminded me that I am enough, just as I am.
The truth is, we all need that kind of space—where we can just be ourselves without judgment or expectations. For me, it was Nasijarvi. For you, it might be a different place—a park, a mountain, or even a quiet room in your home. The location doesn’t matter as much as the practice of finding stillness and listening.
Meditation is not about emptying your mind or controlling your thoughts. It’s about allowing yourself to be present in the moment and listen to what’s happening inside of you. In time, that stillness brings clarity and peace.
So, instead of reaching for words or explanations next time you feel overwhelmed, maybe take a walk. Find a quiet place to listen—not just to the world around you, but to yourself. You might be surprised by what you hear when the noise fades away.
Just like the lake, we all have a depth that holds our stories, secrets, and emotions. And just like the lake, we deserve to embrace ourselves as we are. In those moments of quiet reflection, that’s when healing begins.
