In a world filled with noise and distractions, finding stillness is crucial for our well-being. Embracing stillness allows us to tap into inner peace, overcome challenges, and experience flow. This article explores stillness, its benefits, and practical techniques to incorporate it into our lives.
The Power of Stillness:
Stillness is more than idleness; it is a conscious state of tranquility. By quieting the mind and embracing stillness, we create space for reflection, clarity, and self-awareness. Stillness helps us disconnect from external chaos, connect with ourselves, and find inner peace.
Cultivating Inner Peace:
Prioritize self-care and carve out moments of solitude. Engage in practices like meditation, deep breathing, or mindful walks to anchor yourself in the present moment and cultivate stillness. Embracing stillness reduces stress, enhances emotional well-being, and deepens self-understanding.
Discovering Flow Through Stillness:
Flow is effortless focus and total immersion in an activity. Stillness serves as a gateway to flow by quieting the mind and eliminating distractions. Cultivating stillness unlocks creativity and brings fulfillment as we engage in activities aligned with our passions and skills.
Practical Techniques for Embracing Stillness:
a. Mindful Meditation: Dedicate daily time to mindfulness meditation. Focus on your breath, observe thoughts without judgment, and return to the present moment. This cultivates self-awareness and a centered mindset.
b. Digital Detox: Take regular breaks from technology and create tech-free zones. Disconnecting allows space for stillness and reconnection with the world around you.
c. Nature Immersion: Spend time in nature, whether walking in a park or sitting in peaceful surroundings. Nature calms the mind, fostering stillness and providing a fresh perspective.
Conclusion:
In a fast-paced world, embracing stillness is vital for inner peace and experiencing flow. By incorporating stillness into our lives, we reduce stress, enhance focus, and nurture tranquility. Embrace the power of stillness, embark on a journey of self-discovery, and witness its transformative impact on overall well-being.
Remember, cultivating stillness is a personal journey that requires patience and consistency. Start small, integrate stillness into your routine, and observe the positive effects. Embrace stillness, unlock inner peace, and discover flow amidst the busyness.
There was a beggar walking down the street dejectedly. His clothes were so worn that they barely covered his body. His face looked like he has not eaten a full meal in a long time. He was mumbling: why am I so poor? If I can eat a full meal that would be great! If Bodhisattva is supposed to protect people, why don’t you take care of me?”
At this moment, Bodhisattva suddenly appeared in front of him. The beggar rubbed his eyes and recognized that he was Bodhisattva, he knelt on the ground and begged: Dear Bodhisattva! Help me! I’m poor, I have nothing….”
Bodhisattva asked: “ Tell me, what do you want most?” The beggar already had the wish in mind, he just wanted a full meal, but he suddenly changed his mind, because Bodhisattva was really there with him, he didn’t want to waste the chance, he thought Bodhisattva ccould give him much more than just a meal. So the beggar answered: “ I want gold! Bodhisattva said: “ok, now take off your clothes and use them to catch the gold, but don’t catch too much, it will rip your clothes and fall, then they will turn to stones. they are only gold when you catch and wrap them in your clothes.”
The beggar was so excited, there was gold dropping like a shower. The beggar caught alot in his clothes and didn’t want to stop. Bodhisattva said: “Be careful, your clothes are almost ripped. ”
The beggar didn’t care about anything Bodhisattva said, he shouted : “more! drop more!”
Suddenly his clothes cracked a big hole and all the gold inside dropped on the ground as tiny pieces of rock.
Once upon a time, a master and his student lived in the temple. There was a summer which was hotter than others, the grass in the temple had withered. The little monk said:”They look so bad! We need to plant some, otherwise the garden will be bald!” The master waved his hand: “ we should wait until the weather gets cooler.”
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, Master bought a bag of grass seeds to ask the little monk to plant. But, the grass seeds scattered and fluttered, when the autumn wind blew. The little monk saw that then became worried and shouted:“ There is lot of seeds blew away!” The master said:”It’s okay, most of them blow away because they are empty, it won’t be able to sprout anyway.”
After sowing the seeds, a few birds flew over to peck them. “Mater! Help! The birds are eating the seeds.” The little monk jumped and shouted. “It’s okay! We planted more seeds than we need.”
There was a shower in the middle of that night. The little monk ran to the master’s room: “Master! the rain washed away lot of the seeds.” ” It’s ok! where they send to wherever they grow,” the master said, “let it be”
One week later, the grass seedlings grew out of the originally bare ground, also other corners that they did not plant. That surprised the little monk, all his worries finally ended. The master nodded and smiled.
Let it be, do not worry, do not complain, do not rush, do not overdo, do not panic, do not force. Don’t be pessimistic, don’t be rigid, don’t get carried away. Just let it be.
Feng Shui(Chinese:风水）as known as Chinese geomancy, it is a philosophy about the harmony and balance between human, nature,and universe.
The term Feng Shui translates as “wind-water” in English.Wind and water are basic natural elements, Wind means vitality and energy,water means flow and change. Feng shui is the power of nature and the energy of universe.It uses the laws of both Heaven(astronomy)and Earth (geography) to help people improve life by receiving positive Chi（energy）
People use Feng Shui to determine locations, design buildings, organize spaces, or get the best timing for certain important things in life, for example, get married, make a move, be buried. . .
Feng Shui is a truly complex system, but you can easily take it as it’s about space and airflow. It is for making our surrounding environment harmonized and balanced.
Here are 6 easy Feng Shui tips to make your life better
1 Open your window more
Fresh air is the basic element for human survival. When you open the window, you can get the smell of trees, flowers, even the deep earthy smell from the soil to make your day fresh and cheerful. By Feng Shui’s side, fresh air brings movement into your home, it makes Chi flow better. Especially after all-night sleep with the window closed, you want to get some fresh air in the morning. You should open the window after sunrise, according to the theory of Yin Yang, in the morning before sunrise is the Yin period, if you open the windows by that time, there is negative messy or evil energy that may get in.
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2 Get plants
Plants are living and spiritual things, they make great natural air purifiers and provide positive Chi into the room. For making the environment harmonized and balanced, you shouldn’t miss these positive vibes. Be aware not any plants release oxygen during the night, if you are not sure about your plants, put them away from your bedroom is security. If you want to put plants with sharp points indoor, put them on your desk is a better idea, because they do take care of the computer radiation for sure, but Feng Shui also believes that those spiked plants carry and attract the devil spirit.
3 Put electronics away from the bedroom
Electronics have seemed to penetrate every aspect of our life. Feng Shui is an ancient traditional practice of using natural elements to get better positive Chi, it has no interest in such modern technology. The “addiction” to electronics makes you lose time of sleep and less time communicate with your family. The long-term radiation can be harmful to your health. The bedroom should be a fully harmonious and balanced place to relax and rest. Quality sleep at the night time can help protect our mental and physical health, its the main way to recharge our energy. Try to make anelectronics-free bedroom.
4. Clean your clutter
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There is a lot of stuff that you don’t like or stop using are creating blocks of negative energy(nothing like being rejected). When you often getting exhausted or feeling down without logical reasons, try to clean the clutters. It is not just cleaning up and reorganizing your space, it also can be a healing process for both your physical and mental. letting clutters go, in a way it means to give them the chance to be acceptable or valuable somewhere else, so it is not bad at all. Especially you get more space for positive Chi to flow. Of course, you also may fill some stuff that you need and like more to get you more enjoyable. So clean clutters is a win-win thing.
5 Upgrade your social circle
We all experienced “energy vampires” in our life. They are dramatic and negative, they are nitpickers and complainers. They suck all the positive energy from us and leaving us drained exhausted and unhappy. But we also have people who are grateful, humble, kind, and optimistic too, they always find the bright spots in life, their beautiful humanity is the best thing for creating and attracting positive Chi. When you keep company with them, you are already being one of the positive synergy and ready to bring positive Chi to others.
6 Do meditation
The things we have been through in life are not always pleasant, we are unconsciously holding negative thoughts and emotions,and they are the negative energy(negative Chi). Our body is a material container when it filled more by A, then it leaves less for B. Meditation is a easy way to clean the negative for our body and mind. It is free and it doesn’t require a special space. Do it daily or only when you feel you need will all work. Give yourself those moments cut off any kind of issues in this material life, there is only you and the universe between inhale and exhale, it is a fun and touching spiritual trip to discover how precious you truly are, and you will love yourself more and more. . .
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Yes, my dear friends, love yourself, take care of yourself, forgive yourself, you are the best Feng Shui in your life.
