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The practice of stillness requires patience and commitment from "summary" of The Art of Stillness by Pico Iyer
To be still often means not to move, not to take action, not to engage in the world around us. It requires us to slow down, to quiet our minds, to resist the urge to constantly be doing something. In our fast-paced society, this can be a difficult task. It goes against the grain of everything we have been taught about success and productivity. But the practice of stillness is not about doing nothing; it is about being present, about being fully engaged in the moment. Stillness is not passive; it is an active choice to be fully present in the here and now. It requires us to let go of our constant need for distraction and busyness, to embrace the silence and solitude that allows us to connect with our inner selves. This is not always easy; it can be uncomfortable and challenging to sit with our own thoughts and emotions. But it is in these moments of stillness that we can truly find clarity and peace. To cultivate stillness in our lives requires patience and commitment. It is not something that happens overnight; it is a pr...
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