{"id":280,"date":"2013-07-19T10:58:50","date_gmt":"2013-07-19T10:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/everydayinspiration\/?p=280"},"modified":"2013-07-19T12:30:40","modified_gmt":"2013-07-19T12:30:40","slug":"be-still","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/everydayinspiration\/2013\/07\/be-still.html","title":{"rendered":"Be Still"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every now and then it\u2019s a good idea to slow down, put life on hold and be still. <\/p>\n

In the stillness, you can\u2026<\/strong>
\n–\thear yourself think
\n–\tnotice the sound of the wind
\n–\tfeel your heart beat
\n–\tdaydream again
\n–\tpray<\/p>\n

When you have too many things to do, be still for a moment<\/a> and consider the most important task to do \u2013 not the one that\u2019s most urgent.<\/p>\n

In the stillness, you can\u2026<\/strong>
\n–\tallow peace to cover you
\n–\tclear you mind
\n–\tmeditate
\n–\tdo nothing
\n–\tsimply breathe<\/p>\n

When you want to end a relationship, be still for a moment and listen to your inner wisdom before taking the next step.<\/p>\n

You can find stillness wherever you choose by\u2026<\/strong>
\n–\tscheduling time everyday
\n–\tfinding a place that\u2019s comfortable
\n–\tgiving yourself time
\n–\tquieting your mind
\n–\tbeing present in the moment<\/p>\n

When anxiety feels like it choking your spirit, be still for a moment and let the fears pass over you like clouds in the sky.<\/p>\n

In the stillness, you can\u2026<\/strong>
\n–\tcome back to yourself
\n–\trefresh your soul
\n–\tmake a wish
\n–\trest
\n–\tfeel alive once again<\/p>\n

About Alex Blackwell<\/a><\/h5>\n

Alex Blackwell is a father, husband and writer. He writes about inspiring things at The BridgeMaker<\/a>.
\nWeb<\/a> | Simple Paths<\/a> | How to Love Consciously<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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