Why is having time to do nothing important? Why is stillness so crucial? What is the point of meditation? How do I practice silence regularly and consistently? Get all the answers and more in this episode.
Quotes to remember:
“The amount of effort we put into solving a problem isn’t directly correlated with the actual results we’re going to get.”
“The ideal time to have silent time… is when you don’t want to do it.”
Takeaways:
- Silence is a space and can appear in meditation as well as activities like doing chores, walking, solo sports, etc.
- When we are silent and still, we have the opportunity to expand our perspective and awareness
- Silence gives us the opportunity to release stress and anxiety
- Sometimes not doing anything will bring the answer to a problem
- Silence is a time to hit refresh on your system
- The body heals itself once you become aware
- Eating is a great built-in time to use for silence
- Be the observer of the thoughts and the presence witnessing the mind think
- What happens when you turn off your identities? Who are you?
- We can barely conceive of our own greatness
What you’ll learn:
- Why silence is important and how to cultivate silence in your life
- Two meditations to guide you to a place of greater perspective, that can be time-adjusted to your schedule
- Why your productivity can increase with more space and silence
- Tips on how to incorporate more silence in your day
- How to create a retreat within yourself
- A challenge, or mental exercise, to become more aware of your thoughts
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