stillness

Thoughts on Stillness — From One Who’s Rarely Still

Leslie Garrett by Leslie Garrett | October 8th, 2009 | Comments (0)
topic: Green Living, Personal Growth | tags: calm the mind, eco-friendly, eco-living, enjoy the moment, Green Living, how to slow down, living in the moment, living in the present, quiet time, relaxation, stillness

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Perhaps stillness comes naturally to some people. I, however, am not one.

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Take Time Out to Contemplate

Cynthia James by Cynthia James | September 24th, 2009 | Comments (2)
topic: Personal Growth | tags: affirmation, change, contemplation, intention, spiritual practice, starting over, stillness, time out, transformation

When my children were small, I would give them “time outs” to contemplate their behavior after a challenging experience. The intention was to support them in having time to gain clarity on the consequences of their actions. It didn’t always work, but it did support all of us in stopping for a short time to gain composure.

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