Copyright 2015 by R.A. Robbins
We live in a world where it can be extremely difficult to be still. Every minute of the day we are being bombarded with external stimuli and constant messages to do more and be more.
I am blessed with being extremely sensitive to sensory stimuli. No, it doesn’t always feel like a blessing when I am going into overload with sounds that are too loud, lights too bright and small movements that feel like an earthquake. Many times it seems there is nowhere to go to escape. Even many churches have extremely loud music and images flashing on screens.
The blessing is I know that if I do not find a quiet place to withdraw from the world and go within harm will be done to my body. We cannot live in a constant state of sensory overload without damage being done. The sad part if this is many people do not realize this truth.
Take time throughout the day to find stillness. Arrive at destinations a little early. Sit in your quiet car and focus on your breath for a few minutes. Make time for meditation and slow, gentle focused physical activity. Escape the noise and busyness of our modern world and just be still. Your body, mind and spirit will thank you.
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Thanks for stopping by and liking my blog. The 10 minute vacation is excellent and so needed
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Very well said and so true! I really do enjoy my moments of quiet time and solitude. And as you said, my body, mind, and spirit thank me for it often. 🙂
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.
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Thank you Nancy!
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It is a nearly lost practice; thanks for bringing it up again! 🙂
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Thank you. I think it’s something we all need to be reminded of from time to time.
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When I ride my bike to my allotment, in the full countryside, I am a very happy person! No noise, only the birds, cows & wildlife! I am pretty thankful for that! x
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Now that sounds perfect. Read you blog today and glad to hear your allotment seems to be doing well.
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🙂 Ooh yes! 3/4 succeeded! 🙂 x
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Reblogged this on Gr8fullsoul.
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Thank you!
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Added thought is we are not encouraged by the world to Be Still which is why your blog can be water to my thirst. 🏄
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Thank you so much Sharon! It’s people like you that keep me doing this.
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I found those moments in the morning, when I step outside. It’s quiet here. I remind myself to breathe it in… and listen to the birds.
The quiet always enchants me.
On Fri, Aug 7, 2015 at 4:08 AM, Espirational: A 10 Minute Vacation for the
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I love that too. Thanks for the comment.
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Excellent!! And sooooo true!!
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Thank you Kirt.
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Needed this today. Thank you 🙂
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Thank you!
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