I do not speak English, I'm using the translator; but I was very motivated by your writing because I see around me many people who feel the same way and look for all kinds of escapes in many types of religious practices. I wonder why so many are going to find solutions in religions that never brought anything good to their countries, to countries that are on the other side of the world, when we have the only possible solution at our side? I can say that I have inner peace, although there are many outside pressures. I do not have to do exercises, I do not have to do "disciplines", nor methods to exercise my mind. I just have to look, or rather, contemplate someone intensely and that is enough. I know there are many bad opinions about churches and Christianity, I think partly because of the false ones who have meddled, as Christ announced it and partly by the propaganda of the enemies, who do not want the new generations know the truth. However, and yet, Christ remains the same, He is the same today and yesterday and forever. Only in Christ is there rest, only in Christ there is inner peace and victory in life. I am almost at 60 and since I was a child I have walked with him and today I do not have much from the material point of view; but instead, I have peace, joy, fulfillment and purpose. Many are external afflictions; but I have not only strength, but someone who helps me. In fact, I'M ALREADY ALONE. The rest comes because I do not have to organize and solve my life and my problems. THERE IS SOMEBODY who has done everything for me. A real friend, someone I can trust. And it is not about religion, it is about a PERSON. Jesus Himself said: Come to me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto thy souls.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.