I have had this idea for a long time.
A month of intentional quiet.
...of purposeful noise reduction.
...of pursuing stillness.
...of allowing more of what supports us.
And that month is October.
Welcome.
A month of intentional quiet.
...of purposeful noise reduction.
...of pursuing stillness.
...of allowing more of what supports us.
And that month is October.
Welcome.
“How often do we talk just to fill up the quiet space? How often do we waste our breath talking about nonsense?” - Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Daily, we experience a lot of noise. Fears that have a teeny tiny chance of materializing. Television available at all times. Relationships that add stress and drama to our lives. Social media. Clutter.
Do. Do. Do. Go. Go. Go. Make this meeting. Go to this class. Check of these tasks. Answer this email. I need to straighten my hair. I need to curl my hair. I have too much to worry about. Too much to think about. Too much to do.
Noise never stops.
So much noise that it can be hard to think.
Let's find some quiet.
When I make a commitment to spend time each day in stillness, the better I feel. The more prepared I am to be intentional. The more content I am with what I do. The more fulfilled and present and alive I feel. The more I experience my life.
Let me say that again. By choosing to spend time in quiet each day, I experience more of my life.
I know quiet can be scary. Quiet can seem elusive.
Where is the time? Where is the space? Where is the energy?
I don't know how to do it. I don't know when to do it. I don't know what I'll find.
Yes, yes, and yes.
But you've got me. To help you find stillness. And to help you figure out what you find there.
We'll look at the noise, the nonsense. We'll look at how we distract ourselves. How we don't allow ourselves space to recharge. How we use technology and busyness and achievement to create distance between ourselves and the stillness we need. We'll explore the tendency we have - as adults - to avoid quiet in a similar way to toddlers that fight sleep.
We know we'll feel better, but we're afraid we'll miss something. Forget something. Learn something.
Allow peace. Embrace quiet. Be still.
How will we get there?
Four weeks starting October 1.
Three posts a week, featuring a video/audio mini-lectures and journal prompts.
Discussions on the private website that I moderate.
Two live chats during the month.
We'll talk about finding quiet, technological noise, behavioral tweaks to increase ease, and places to cultivate self-support.
We'll allow stillness to be a part of our daily lives. And then we'll look at the impact.
Join us. Be intentional. Be quiet. Be still.
Daily, we experience a lot of noise. Fears that have a teeny tiny chance of materializing. Television available at all times. Relationships that add stress and drama to our lives. Social media. Clutter.
Do. Do. Do. Go. Go. Go. Make this meeting. Go to this class. Check of these tasks. Answer this email. I need to straighten my hair. I need to curl my hair. I have too much to worry about. Too much to think about. Too much to do.
Noise never stops.
So much noise that it can be hard to think.
Let's find some quiet.
When I make a commitment to spend time each day in stillness, the better I feel. The more prepared I am to be intentional. The more content I am with what I do. The more fulfilled and present and alive I feel. The more I experience my life.
Let me say that again. By choosing to spend time in quiet each day, I experience more of my life.
I know quiet can be scary. Quiet can seem elusive.
Where is the time? Where is the space? Where is the energy?
I don't know how to do it. I don't know when to do it. I don't know what I'll find.
Yes, yes, and yes.
But you've got me. To help you find stillness. And to help you figure out what you find there.
We'll look at the noise, the nonsense. We'll look at how we distract ourselves. How we don't allow ourselves space to recharge. How we use technology and busyness and achievement to create distance between ourselves and the stillness we need. We'll explore the tendency we have - as adults - to avoid quiet in a similar way to toddlers that fight sleep.
We know we'll feel better, but we're afraid we'll miss something. Forget something. Learn something.
Allow peace. Embrace quiet. Be still.
How will we get there?
Four weeks starting October 1.
Three posts a week, featuring a video/audio mini-lectures and journal prompts.
Discussions on the private website that I moderate.
Two live chats during the month.
We'll talk about finding quiet, technological noise, behavioral tweaks to increase ease, and places to cultivate self-support.
We'll allow stillness to be a part of our daily lives. And then we'll look at the impact.
Join us. Be intentional. Be quiet. Be still.
be still
- 12 video/audio mini-lectures with journal prompts
- private website discussion to brainstorm, express challenges, and gather support
- 2 live chats with me and other participants
- resource list for further study and growth
Questions? Not sure if this is for you? Email me at [email protected] and I'll get back to you ASAP!
