Where does tranquility come from?
Rather than discussing where tranquility comes from, it might be more appropriate to discuss what causes agitation. Agitation stems from the past, where all the conditioning inherited from previous generations resides. As long as there is a past, there will be a future. To find tranquility, it is necessary for attachment to collective and personal memory to dissipate. This does not mean that a person will no longer remember anything; rather, it signifies that the past will no longer hold power over them. They will see the memory, but there will no longer be identification with the past story. How can this miracle happen?
How can you achieve this? Through understanding alone. If you acknowledge that nothing in the material world is eternal, it becomes easier to navigate through this phase.
In truth, individuals do not run away from loneliness but from themselves. When they are alone, there is nowhere to flee, and they must confront their own thoughts, their inner darkness. When they grasp the fact that escape is futile, two options arise: either they engage in constant busyness to distract themselves from their inner experiences, or they accept what is and begin to attentively observe their own existence.
This is how the shift from loneliness to solitude occurs. Loneliness is rooted in fear, while solitude is born out of love. Loneliness entails restlessness, attachment, and dependence, whereas solitude embodies serenity, independence, and acceptance.
If you accept the presence of darkness within and consciously embrace it, you will gradually become more comfortable in your solitude. In other words, you will learn to appreciate moments when you can be alone with your thoughts. The more you cherish these moments, the more they will illuminate your path, dispelling the darkness. Although it may seem unusual, a single beam of light is all it takes for darkness to dissipate. However, your active participation is essential for this transformation to take place.

The present moment is all you ever have. There is never a time when your life is not this moment. Is this not a fact? It may sound like a Zen riddle, but this is the reality of your life. The past is a memory, the future an imagination. They are both mental constructs that exist only in the mind. The present moment is the only thing that is real, and it is the only time in which you can truly live your life. To be present in the here and now means to be fully engaged with your experience as it is happening. It means letting go of regrets and worries about the past, and fears and anxieties about the future. It means focusing your attention on what is happening right now, at this moment. When you are fully present in the here and now, you are able to experience life with a greater sense of clarity, joy, and aliveness. You are able to appreciate the beauty and wonder of the world around you and to connect more deeply with the people in your life. The key to being present in the here and now is to cultivate a sense of mindfulness. Mindfulness is paying attention to your experience in the present moment, without judgement or distraction. It means being fully engaged with your senses and noticing the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and sensations around you. By practicing mindfulness in your everyday life, you can begin to develop a deeper sense of connection to the present moment, and to the world around you. You can begin to let go of the mental constructs that keep you stuck in the past or the future, and experience life with a greater sense of freedom and joy. I hope this passage helps to emphasis the importance of being present in the here and now and encourages you to cultivate a greater sense of mindfulness in your everyday life. The mind is a wonderful tool for practical purposes, but it is not the totality of who you are. The mind is a collection of thoughts, beliefs, and ideas that have been accumulated over the course of your life. It is a product of the past, and it is always looking towards the future. The mind is often restless, constantly seeking something more or different than the present in the here and now. It is constantly churning out thoughts, judgments, and opinions about the world around us. But the mind is not the same as consciousness. Consciousness is the deeper, more fundamental aspect of our being that is always present, regardless of the fluctuations of the mind. It is the space in which thoughts, sensations, and emotions arise and pass away. When we become identified with the mind, we lose touch with the deeper aspect of our being. We become caught up in the endless cycle of thoughts and judgments, and we lose sight of the present moment. To cultivate present-moment awareness, we must learn to observe the mind without getting caught up in it. We must learn to step back and observe the stream of thoughts and emotions that flow through our awareness, without identifying with them. When we learn to observe the mind in this way, we begin to develop a deeper sense of peace and stillness within ourselves. We begin to recognize the spaciousness and presence beneath the constant chatter of the mind. I would like to invite you all to a short guided meditation.