"The process of discovery is the endless spring of creativity, always bright, fresh and new, brimming with life. Engaging artless arts means to see into one's own heart and mind and to bring to life what is realized."
- John Daido Loori
The creative process requires a still point. We discover calm in the midst of chaos. Yet, this is not about shutting out the world.
Stillness involves a release of thoughts, their flow, and an openness for receptivity.
Just listen without moving.
Don't focus on one sound or follow a sequence of sound. Stay open to listening.
Let the breathing become natural. Don't hold it or force it.
Take ten minutes to merge with the stillness.
Let the sounds percolate and let go of mental commentary.
"Do not even wait, be quite still and solitary. The world will freely offer itself to you to be unmasked. It has no choice It will roll in ecstasy at your feet."
- Franz Kafka
Consider this time of silence when you slow the breath, feel stillness, and relax.
Notice that the space around you opens.
Nothing will overwhelm when you pay attention to the rhythm of your breath.
Imagine a hummingbird as a statue on a branch, its flurry of activity at rest.
Identify each color and feather in detail.
We approach the time of year where rushes of activity appear endless. The frenzy entangles our actions.
Consider this time of silence when you slow the breath, feel stillness, and relax.
Notice that the space around you opens.
Nothing will overwhelm when you pay attention to the rhythm of your breath.
Move into the stillness.
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