stillness
September 9, 2011 § 3 Comments
I endeavor to teach my children the value of quiet spaces; learning to be still and find peace. Restless when still, they find pockets of peace drawing, reading, and building with Legos. The simple repetition of their actions lull them into a comfortable silence.
I create similar moments of stillness for myself. Each morning I absorb the silence of my home before the rest of my family stirs from bed. I need this stillness, to center myself for the day ahead. It is a routine indulgence I cherish; quiet, uninterrupted moments of meditation and peace. Other times, like my children, I find quiet in the pages of a book. Setting aside my thoughts, concerns, questions for another voice; distraction providing a stillness from the fluid stream of thoughts that follow me in consciousness.
Today I found stillness in the company of a friend. The easy familiarity borne of childhood confidences marking a safe place to be still and unwind from expectations of marriage and motherhood. A simple, unassuming moment of sharing, creating a rejuvenating stillness.
These moments of stillness bear a peaceful and joyful energy that accompany me through my day. I wonder how others foster stillness in their lives?
uninvited
January 26, 2011 § Leave a comment
Today’s challenge: stillness. There are moments when I can feel unhappiness pulling at my subconscious, taunting me with self-doubt or negativity. In response I tend to smile brighter, chase after projects more enthusiastically, increase the speed and momentum of my day in an effort to out race thoughts or feelings I am unsure of.
This morning, with moments of kindness and love gracing my daily routine, I rejected disharmony as an impostor. Still, it followed me as I walked my children to school and settled over me like the snow quietly sleeping on the ground. Irritated by the burden of my companion’s weight I grew angry and challenged this uninvited guest to say their piece. Silence.
So, today I am going to be still. I will take my spirit’s light and shine it into the dark corners of my mind and see if there is indeed a truth I have overlooked. Kindness and Patience will be my friends in stillness.
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