Flying Above the Weather: How to Rise Beyond the Mind’s Turbulence

A simple, experiential guide to moving from mental turbulence to effortless clarity and effective happy living

Imagine you can fly.Whether in an airplane, strapped to a jet pack, or with wings of your own.

Even though every one of us has the ability to soar high into the open sky, most of us have limited ourselves to flying low—right where the turbulence, gusts, and storms are. This low-altitude zone is what I call the “living in your mind” level.Most of us fly here simply because it’s all we’ve ever known.

And just like weather, this level is unpredictable.When you’re feeling calm and life is unfolding the way you prefer, the sky is clear and the winds are gentle. Everything feels smooth. This is when you are your most natural and effortless self—relaxed, happy, and free.

But things don’t always go according to plan.Headwinds appear the moment you begin resisting what is: the unfolding of the universe, which has been happening continuously for at least 13 billion years and which no one has ever managed to alter.

But not knowing any better or more effective way to move forward, we persist.

We push into storms.

We get battered by turbulence, shaken by sudden downdrafts, even struck by lightning—hoping the storm passes before we fall apart.

Then someone comes along and tells you it’s possible to fly much higher—where the weather cannot touch you. Where there is only the silent, stable Jetstream.

You’re sceptical.

You think: “Nobody else flies up there. It must not be real… or it must be too hard.”

Or you tell yourself: “It’s not that bad down here. Yes, sometimes I’m stressed, anxious, sad, angry, frustrated—even depressed. But there are also plenty of good-weather days.”

Or perhaps you realise: “Flying at this level has taken a toll. Years of turbulence have shaken my structure. I’ve lost power and energy. How much longer can I keep getting knocked around?”

If that last thought arises, curiosity awakens.

You start to ask: “What is it really like up there?”

Words like silence, peace, stillness, joy, and satisfaction are offered.

But describing it is like trying to describe the sweetness of honey or the song of a bird.

You can imitate it, but unless you experience it yourself, you’ll never truly know.

And then the real question comes:“How do I get there? How do I climb to those peaceful heights?”

There is no technique. No complicated method.

Instead, all you need is courage—the courage to do what few are doing,

the courage to believe something you have not yet experienced,

the courage to try.

and a few personnal decisions—steps you take within yourself.

Step 1: Faith

Not faith in religion or any belief system.

Faith that the peaceful altitude exists.

Faith that it’s worth aiming for.

Faith that you can absolutely reach it.

Step 2: Let Go of the Weight

It’s time to throw out the heavy luggage you’ve been unconsciously carrying toward the ultimate destination: the death of the body.

All the beliefs, opinions, stories, and identities that have kept you tied down must be released.

This part is not easy.

These things feel like “you.”

They’ve given you a sense of security and orientation your whole life.

But if you took Step 1 and remain sincerely committed to it, then Step 2 becomes not only doable, but the greatest act of self-love.

A gift to yourself.

It is the moment you finally believe you no longer need to carry the things that injure you.

You deserve to let go of what causes suffering.

You deserve to stop holding yourself down.

Step 3: Look Up — Not Down

You will end up where your focus is.

You become what you think.

This sounds simple, but it isn’t easy.

When you look up, there is nothing visible—just empty sky.

Most of us are trained to look at objects: situations, problems, memories, drama.

The land below and the weather keep us entertained, for better or worse.

Looking into emptiness feels strange at first.

It can feel disorienting because there’s no frame of reference.

We even fear that the quiet might be boring.

This is where Step 1 becomes essential again.

As you release your luggage, pieces of it will flare up and distract you.

You’ll feel tempted to spend time with them before letting them go.

That’s natural.

Faith is what helps you keep your eyes lifted.

To strengthen this upward focus, one must improve concentration on one object.

So use the breath.

It’s always with you, and it directly affects the “mind weather”:

more agitation = more turbulence

less agitation = smoother flying.

The breath is the simplest, most reliable instrument you have.

Step 4: Let the Jetstream Catch You

This is the final act of surrender.

Remember that unstoppable universal movement that has been flowing for 13 billion years?

It is time to recognise it—and stop fighting it.

Many of us have been conditioned to believe that if we try hard enough, we can control our destiny:“If I improve myself enough… if I act the right way… if I push long enough… then life will finally match my expectations, and I’ll be happy.”

Others simply feel sad or frustrated about the way things are and wish they were different.

But both positions keep you flying into headwinds.

Step 4 is a bookend of Step 1: it requires courage—again.

Courage to loosen your grip on the controls.

Courage to trust that if you stop paddling upstream, you won’t drown.

The current will carry you.

The Jetstream is always there.

You reach it by letting go.

And this is where the flight manual ends.The rest is up to you.