1 simple technique to find Stillness amidst the chaos
Practicing stillness amidst the chaos is much simpler than you think. In the hustle and bustle of today’s rapid-fire existence, everyone seems to be caught up in an endless race—running tirelessly in pursuit of what they perceive as success: money, promotions, houses, exotic trips, and more. Even those who have attained the so-called material success find themselves in a relentless pursuit of even greater wealth, better jobs, and larger homes. It’s a universal race where our growth is judged by the size of our cars, the balance in our bank accounts, the number of social media followers we have, and so on. Even the pursuit of inner peace leads some to follow spiritual influencers online, creating a paradoxical cycle of running in search of peace. Running for Peace – how ironic is that?
But why? Is it truly our nature to incessantly pursue without pause? Due to this perpetual motion, people seem more aggressive than ever, and health issues like anxiety, hypertension, and cardiovascular problems, once associated with older age, now afflict the young. Even those with substantial wealth may find themselves discontent despite conforming to societal standards. Clearly, non-stop running is not our true nature; Stillness is!
Consider meditation—a brief respite from the frenetic pace, but the return to the daily grind reignites the cycle. The average 9-to-5 worker struggles to maintain a meditative state throughout the day due to time constraints. What if there was a simpler, yet more profound approach to achieving lasting relaxation?
Step into the realm of practicing stillness—an art seamlessly woven into the fabric of every moment in your life.
The journey of practicing stillness amidst the chaos commences within your heart and by learning how to go with the flow. Amid your daily pursuits, simply pause before embarking on any task. Picture this: before stepping onto a treadmill, take a moment to contemplate the purpose and then start. Add a smile for that extra touch of pleasantness. Be attuned to it assimilating it into your being, much like water flowing effortlessly in a river, finding harmony with stones and living organisms. Take a lesson from a tree, unperturbed by thrown stones or received accolades. It stands firm, unwavering in its purpose. Before initiating any task, seize a moment, relax, and then proceed .
Through consistent practice, this behaviour unveils your authentic “still” self, providing clarity and significance to your actions. It steers you towards recognising what truly matters in your life, facilitating the elimination of the extraneous. Patience and a perpetual meditative state naturally evolve as by-products of wholeheartedly embracing stillness.
Such is the transformative power of stillness.
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