Life moves in waves—constant motion, endless distractions, the hum of responsibilities always calling for our attention. Yet beneath the noise, there is something deeper, something waiting to be heard. It speaks in quiet whispers, in the spaces between thoughts, in the moments when we finally pause long enough to listen.
This is the sacred voice within you—the knowing, the wisdom, the truth of your soul. And to hear it, we must learn the art of stillness.
The Sanctuary of Stillness
Stillness is not emptiness. It is not a void, nor is it an absence of movement. Stillness is presence. It is the gentle unfolding of awareness, the act of softening into yourself, allowing your energy to settle so that you can hear what is already there.
In a world that glorifies busyness, stillness is an act of rebellion. It is choosing to step outside the cycle of doing and into a state of being. It is creating moments where you are not filling space with productivity, but instead, tending to the sanctuary within you.
Stillness is not about perfection. There is no "right" way to do it. It can be as simple as sitting quietly with your breath, letting your spine lengthen as you inhale deeply and exhale fully. It can be the feeling of the sun warming your skin as you walk barefoot on the earth. It can be the rhythmic flow of a paintbrush on canvas, the melody of a song that brings you peace, the quiet unfolding of a journal page filled with untold thoughts.
Going Beneath the Surface
When we first enter stillness, restlessness often rises to the surface. The mind chatters. The body wants to move. Thoughts of to-do lists and obligations flood in. This is the topsoil of our being—the thinking, planning, worrying, overanalyzing part of us that we spend so much of our lives in.
But just beyond that layer, beneath the mind’s chatter, there is something deeper. Beneath the surface energy is an ocean of wisdom, an endless well of divine knowing, a vast treasure chest of soul jewels. This is where your truest self resides. This is where you meet your intuition. This is where your deepest dreams and sacred desires whisper to you.
The key is devotion—devotion to the practice of listening, even when it feels uncomfortable, even when distractions pull at you, even when nothing profound seems to happen. The more you return to stillness, the more the layers will reveal themselves to you.
The Many Forms of Stillness
Stillness does not always look like sitting cross-legged in meditation. It is not limited to silent retreats or structured mindfulness exercises. Stillness is fluid, just as the feminine energy within us is fluid.
You can find stillness in:
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The slow, intentional movements of yoga, feeling each stretch as an offering to your body.
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The pause before taking a sip of tea, allowing warmth to spread through you.
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The sacred ritual of applying oil to your skin, massaging love into your own body.
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The hush of nature, standing before the ocean, letting the waves synchronize your breath.
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The moments before sleep, when you whisper gratitude into the darkness.
Stillness is about being with yourself, however that looks for you.
Listening Deeply: A Meditation for Connecting with Your Soul
Find a quiet place where you feel safe. Close your eyes. Inhale deeply, feeling the breath expand within you. Exhale fully, releasing all tension. Imagine yourself sinking, deeper and deeper, beyond the noise, beyond the distractions, into the vast stillness within.
Visualize an inner sanctuary—perhaps a garden, a temple, a quiet shore. This is the place where your soul’s wisdom resides. Allow yourself to sit here, unhurried, open, listening. If a thought arises, let it float away like a leaf on a river. If an emotion surfaces, hold it gently, without judgment. Know that in this space, you are held, you are whole, you are heard.
Stay here for as long as you need. When you are ready, slowly return, bringing the peace of this moment with you.
A Loving Reminder: You Are Meant to Hear Yourself
The world will always be loud. There will always be something pulling you away from yourself. But stillness is your sanctuary, a space you can always return to. It is not something you need to master; it is simply something you need to allow.
Your inner voice is not absent—it is just waiting for you to listen.
Affirmation: I honor stillness as a sacred gift. I trust the wisdom within me. I allow myself to listen deeply.
