Here’s your Words of Wisdom (WOW) Message of the week for July 30 - Aug. 5, 2023.

Stillness

Finding extraordinary quiet.

Definition: intentional slowing down of body and mind, tuning into the spirit, peaceful

Other: deliberate cessation of chaos or activity, relaxed

Opposite: busy, moving, noisy, clamoring.

Stillness produces tranquility and requires a deliberate act of quieting the heart and mind to allow peace to wash over us.

In allowing, we can find inner peace and stillness even when things around us can be anything but still.

Have you ever been able to concentrate intently when the rest of the room was buzzing with activity? If so, this is an example of finding stillness and extraordinary quiet.

Have you ever witnessed young children being so intent on what they are doing they tune out the rest of the world and focus on what is delighting them and allowing their internal stillness? They are also in tune with their inner truth and have an affinity with nature, animals, angelic beings, or "imaginary friends" as a rule until someone suggests that they are pretend or not real. This activity is another example of finding stillness and extraordinary quiet.

Being in nature can be a source of stillness even when there is lots of activity and noise because it brings tranquility just by being a part of the grand scheme of things. There are the sounds of birds, trees swaying in the wind, and water flowing.

Many of us find great comfort by being at the beach, which is a noisy environment yet produces a great sense of inner peace, calm and tranquility. We can let go of our concerns and bask in the beauty of Mother Nature with the ebb and flow of the waves. It feeds our soul and takes us back to the stillness and sanctuary of being in the womb.

Creativity is another way to welcome stillness. What is it that you love to do so much you lose all track of time, or would get up super early in the morning to do or stay up until the wee hours enjoying? For some, it could be writing, painting, playing music, crafting, or cooking. Whatever that thing is for you, you benefit significantly by doing it. Also, by delighting in it, your joy ripples out into the world and sprinkles magic upon all you encounter.

When we can allow stillness, we can increase our level of peace in our days. Think of silence as exquisite self-care. It is a gift you give yourself to nurture and replenish your body, mind, and spirit. You are worthy and deserving of this self-care. It not only benefits you, it benefits all those that interact with you. Your inner peace is a contagion for good.

How can you live life better by incorporating some stillness in your day?

Here are some ideas:
Walk near a body of water.
Meditate.
Create something that delights you.
Listen to sounds of nature or soothing music.
Have a cup of tea.
Go outside and take a break in your own backyard or at the office.
Unplug from technology for a while.
Spend some time in solitude.

May you delight in the gift of stillness today.


Find the Good,
Becky and Janette


Originally posted on July 29, 2020, written by Janette Stuart.

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