Learn to sit still

Inspired Thought...
As I am sitting here, writing this post, it is amazing how much continues to go on around me, even though I am sitting still. I can hear the hum of the computer, the revving of car engines, the clang of silverware as my family eats lunch upstairs. I can smell the fresh breezes blowing through my open window and the fragrant burst from my automatic air freshener. I can sense life moving on, even while I am sitting in silence. Sometimes we get so caught up in the momentum of everyday life, that we forget it's okay to stop, sit still for a minute, and simply do nothing. Nothing. No answering the phone, no responding to oh-so-important texts and e-mails. No washing the dishes, no folding the laundry. No talking, no thinking, no listening. Just being.

Inspired Action... 
Join me now in shutting out the craziness of life, and just being in the presence of God, in the presence of peace, in the presence of silence. Close your eyes and imagine the most restful place you can think of. Sitting in front of the fire wrapped in a warm, soft blanket... Lying in a meadow of daisies... Drinking tea on a rainy afternoon... Hear the sounds of that moment. The crackle of the fire... The song of birds... The pitter, patter of rain on the window... Smell the fragrances of that moment. Salty wood smoke... Fresh flowers... Peppermint tea leaves... Feel the feelings of that moment. The warmth from the fire... The rays of sunshine on your face... The hot tea rolling down your throat... Breathe in... 1... 2... 3... Breathe out... 1... 2... 3...

If you found this activity helpful , I encourage you to make it a regular part of your daily routine. Also, share this post with someone in your life who could learn to take a breather every once in a while. And always remember the beauty of busyness, but also the beauty of stillness...

"In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you." --- Deepak Chopra