Ep. 6: Practicing Stillness

Ok, Curious Hearts. It’s time. We can’t just talk about practice. We can’t only read about it, study, or think about it. Thinking is great, but it has never brought me the same deep peace that practice does. Because I know how hard it can be to just sit down and do it, these practice episodes are here to keep us all honest. Today’s practice is one of the most simple - but difficult - practices I know. And that’s sitting still. We live in a world that favors movement, activity, and is always expecting us to produce something. Stillness doesn’t make money, and we literally have nothing to show for it. Practicing stillness is radical, and essential, in a world on fire. In this episode, I’ll talk about some of the things that get in the way, why stillness is important, and there’s a 10 minute guided practice that starts about the 6:00 minute mark. So don’t just do something: Sit there! 00:00 Introduction and Purpose 00:59 The Importance of Stillness 04:01 Preparing for Stillness 06:30 Guided Stillness Practice 15:33 Reflections on Stillness 18:41 Challenges and Overcoming Resistance 23:27 Benefits of Stillness 26:46 Practical Applications 28:37 Conclusion and Encouragement This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit veralester.substack.com/subscribe