People everywhere will tell you, the pace of modern life seems to be constantly accelerating. We seem to be always rushing -- to our next appointment, our next business meeting, our next errand etc. When we have a few precious minutes of downtime, we fill it on our phones, swiping from email to social media and back.
It is hard for us to slow down,
unplug and to try to sit alone quietly with our thoughts. So many of us are
racing around these days, from text to phone call to Twitter to breaking-news
update, that we never have time to collect ourselves, to direct ourselves
towards what we love.
Stillness is a cousin of mindfulness, another concept that
encourages people to live in the moment. But where mindfulness focuses mostly
on calming stress, stillness seeks to bring insight and perspective by stepping
back from one's daily existence.
It can restore our sanity and
balance; it can remind us of what we really want to be doing -- and what we
care most about. People should take a few minutes every day, or at least every
week, to be alone without distractions and let their mind wander.
Of course, this can be difficult in
2015, when digital devices are constantly competing for our attention. But we
don’t have to give up our phones and laptops or go backwards away from the technology
that has made our lives so much brighter and more fun. Instead, it's up to us
to take conscious measures to make sure we're not lost in the rush.
These ideas are also catching on in
the corporate world as tech workers are unplugging with Internet Sabbaths, companies are adding stress-reduction programs
for their employees, and mindful practices
such as yoga and meditation.
This concept of detachment has
struck a chord with people who feel overwhelmed by the demands of the digital
age. People are drowning in information and running around so much that they
often times get nothing done.
By stepping back to ensure that
you're making a life, as well as a living one will help you lead a fulfilling existence.
Stillness can restore our sanity and balance; it can remind us of what we
really want to be doing.
True intelligence operates silently.
Stillness is where creativity and solutions to problems are found. ~ Eckhart Tolle
Start the New Year right…. Learn how
to Practice Stillness in 2015 and open the door to your mind. http://ouh.es/ebooks-collection/Spirituality/Eckhart_Tolle_-_Stillness_Speaks.pdf
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