The Whispering Wind: A Story of Inner Peace

 

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Get Still book by Charles Fillmore. 

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Charles Fillmore's book "Get Still" is available in both physical and audiobook formats. Here are some options for finding the book:

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The book explores the concept of inner peace and how to achieve it through spiritual practices. It delves into the idea of the Universal Mind and how we can connect with it to find guidance and strength.

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The Whispering Wind: A Story of Inner Peace

Once upon a time, in a bustling village nestled between rolling hills, lived a little girl named Maya. Maya had eyes the color of twilight and a laugh that tinkled like wind chimes. But lately, her laugh had been lost, replaced by a frown as deep as a wrinkle in her grandma's favorite rug.

School was a whirlwind of tests and projects, her friends seemed to be in a world of their own, and even her pet firefly, Flicker, didn't seem to light up as brightly anymore. Maya felt lost in a sea of worries, like a tiny boat tossed by a storm.

One afternoon, while kicking pebbles down a dusty path, Maya stumbled upon an ancient oak tree. Its branches stretched towards the sky like welcoming arms, and beneath its shade, a cool peace settled over her. Sighing, she leaned against the rough bark and whispered, "I wish I knew how to be happy again."

As if in answer, a gentle rustle filled the air. The leaves danced a silent jig, and a voice, soft as a summer breeze, whispered through the branches. "Little one, the answer to happiness lies within you."

Maya's eyes widened. "Who's there?" she squeaked.

The rustling grew louder. "Look inside," the voice coaxed. "There's a place of stillness, a place called the Universal Mind, where peace flows like a babbling brook."

Confused but curious, Maya closed her eyes. She imagined herself shrinking smaller and smaller, until she was just a tiny speck traveling through a vast, shimmering space. Here, everything was connected, like the twinkling stars in the night sky. Colors swirled and emotions bubbled, yet a deep sense of calm pervaded. It felt like home.

"This is the Universal Mind?" Maya whispered, her voice barely a thought.if 

"Yes," the voice echoed around her. "It's the wellspring of everything, the place where all things are one."

A warm light filled Maya, washing away her worries like pebbles swept clean by a wave. She understood. Inner peace wasn't something to find, it was something she already had. It was like a tiny spark waiting to be ignited.

Opening her eyes, Maya felt a lightness in her chest. The world seemed brighter, the breeze cooler. With a newfound smile, she thanked the wise old oak and skipped back towards the village.

That night, tucked under her cozy blankets, Maya closed her eyes again. She focused on her breath, feeling the rise and fall of her chest. In that quiet space, she found the whispering wind, the gentle voice of the Universal Mind reminding her, "Peace is always here, Maya. You just have to listen."

From then on, whenever worries clouded her mind, Maya would seek refuge beneath the old oak or close her eyes and find her center. She learned that true happiness wasn't about external things, but about the quiet strength within. And so, the little girl with twilight eyes found her laugh again, a melody tinkling in harmony with the whispering wind.