Stillness

For many, stillness can be challenging. It may cause anxiety; maybe a bit of fear. Stillness requires discipline and surrender and that is difficult for a lot of people. Being still can be unsettling. We have been conditioned to go, go , go and get things done; to be in constant movement. However, self-improvement, self- reflection and reconditioning require us to be still. Are you afraid of what you may learn about yourself? Are you afraid of the ideas and creativity that may flow and then having to execute them? Are you afraid of what God may say? Those fears and worries are not unusual. However, they are worth tackling and overcoming.

Being still does not have to be a difficult experience. It can be an amazing one. It can be extremely peaceful. If you have a hard time doing it, try it for five minutes at first. See what happens and then gradually increase your time. Often times, being still will help you to refocus; especially if you are feeling scattered. Take your anxiety to the stillness instead of having stillness bring you to anxiety.

The current time; the pandemic, is having us to do many things that we have never done before and being still is one of them. So, rather than being afraid of it, consider its benefits.

Being still and quiet can reduce stress. It can relax the body and release tension and it can bring you comfort. Allow it to happen. Be at peace with it. Don't fight it.

Start taking moments to be completely still. Give your mind and body a break. Allow it to recuperate and regenerate. Be one with your stillness.

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