Life is full of constant movement – the chatter of daily life, the endless stream of news, and the rise and fall of our emotions. It’s easy to feel swept up by the turbulence, pulled in different directions as we navigate the highs and lows. We experience moments of joy, anger, frustration, and excitement, sometimes all in the span of a single day.
I’m someone who lives without the constant buzz of TV – I don’t sit in front of it, watching the news. It’s not about avoiding distractions, but a need to create empty space. After a long day, my mind is already full – turning on the TV would be like adding fuel to the fire. Creating that space allows me to step away from the chaos, breathe, and simply be.
Think about a moment when you’re fully present – when the world pauses. It might be in the silence that follows a conversation, the quiet of a sunrise, or the pause between breaths. In these moments, there’s a sense of peace that doesn’t depend on the chaos around you.
We’re often taught to associate ourselves with our emotions – to label ourselves as happy, anxious, or sad. But these emotions are fleeting, like waves on the surface of an ocean. We quickly believe that these temporary states define us, when in reality, there is something far deeper beneath the surface.
Next time you find yourself overwhelmed or lost in the whirlwind of thoughts and emotions, remember: you are not the storm; you are the space it moves through. Beyond every feeling, behind every thought, is a quiet observer. This is where our true self resides – in the stillness.
And stillness isn’t something you have to chase or create; it’s already there, in between, waiting to be recognized.