205. Still and Stupid

In this episode of Now That You Ask, I reflect on a curious bit of wisdom a friend once shared: “To get clear, you need to get as still and stupid as a stone.” At first, I bristled—me, stupid? But the more I sat with it, the more I realized how hard it actually is to be still, let alone silent. I invite you to join me as I explore what it means to embrace stillness—not just as an act, but as a state of being. We’ll talk about rocks (yes, literal stones), the quiet wisdom they may hold, and what they’ve taught me about letting go, slowing down, and opening up to guidance in the most unexpected ways. Maybe, just maybe, still and stupid isn’t such a bad thing after all. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky. Join host, Akasha Halsey as she takes listeners on a journey through her writing and experience with life’s most persistent questions. Thank you for listening! Listen to more episodes like this and subscribe to updates at https://nowthatyouaskpodcast.com