In a fast-paced and constantly connected world, stillness and calm have become precious commodities that are often overlooked. We find ourselves perpetually entangled in the digital web, constantly clicking, tapping, and scrolling. Our minds rarely get a chance to rest and truly relax. However, the benefits of being calm and still are immeasurable. They grant us a chance to find inner peace, tranquility, and mindfulness - all essential for a balanced and fulfilling life.
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Stop and be still. Be calm. Be silent and clear your mind.
Close your eyes.
Do it just for a moment.
Breathe slowly. Listen to the sounds around you.
With every breath you take in, feel it go deep inside you into your belly, and relax as that same breath leaves your body.
Open your mind to your thoughts.
Create mental images of the sounds and smells of your surroundings.
Savour the harmony and tranquillity with the moment and with yourself.
Open your eyes.
The world we have created for ourselves has always switched to "on" mode. We are always connected and online. We are always talking, thinking, and messaging.
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Stillness has become a rarity in our daily lives. And no, sitting on the couch watching television or scrolling on your phone does not count as being still.
What may not be immediately apparent to us is what we have given up and what we have lost. We have little time to be mindful, watch, listen, contemplate, and be alone with our thoughts. We have lost our inner peace.
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What is ironic is that we can rush around and be busy and time-consumed all day long, but still get nothing done. We have become a society where action and go go go is critical.
Nobody wants to reward the idle or the lazy, but not all inaction is wasteful and unproductive.
And then at times, we are forced into being still - like standing in line or being seated in a waiting room or taking a bus or train trip - so what do we do? We find something to do. We reach for our mobile devices or computers and start scrolling and swiping. Being still has become a foreign experience and, to some, almost unnatural. Being still is quickly becoming something we are not used to.
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Reflect on your daily life for a moment. Think about how you spend your days, when you are at home, at work, traveling to and from the office, the evenings, the weekends, and when you are on holiday. Do you see yourself endlessly dashing back and forth doing "things"? Are you forever reading subject lines, Twitter feeds, Facebook short videos, answering text messages, and checking on the 24/7 news stream? Are you always striving to get as many ticks as you can on that proverbial To-Do list?
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Is this how we are meant to be living our lives?
If it is, and you enjoy this, then I wish you well on your journey.
If you know this is not right and it is not for you, then please take a moment to be calm and be still. Forget all about those things you have to do and are meant to do. Forget all about what you have done today and don't even worry about what you have got going on tomorrow.
Just be present in the moment right now.
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Just be calm and still for a few minutes. Think about yourself and your life. Think about how you would like your life to be and how warm and happy it makes you feel.
Picture your life with less rush, less distraction, and less movement. Imagine having your day with less running around, less technology, less social media, and less doing. Picture your life with more downtime, calmer, more tranquility, more quiet, more stillness.
Now tell yourself to be what you picture.
It is such a straightforward act. Anyone can do it and all it takes is a little bit of sitting down each day. Once you have begun to see the unnecessary actions in your daily life, you can begin to remove them one by one each day.
Reconnecting with Yourself: Using Stillness as a Path to Inner Peace
Should you ever feel yourself doing too many things or slipping down the path of needless distraction, take time to slow down and breathe. Simply gather yourself and be present in the moment. Being in the moment is where you will find happiness and satisfaction.
You don't need to wait for it.
The information contained above is provided for entertainment purposes only. The contents of this article are not intended to amount to advice on your personal situation and you should not rely on any of the contents of this article. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this article. The Writer and Shoshin Therapies disclaim all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this article.
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