In our fast-paced world of instant communication, so many sources are seeking our attention, many times simultaneously. We feel pulled in different directions. We set out to do one thing and can’t finish because we’re diverted to do something else. These sources are not only our family, bosses, colleagues and friends, but also technology, being drawn to our phone, computer, television, ads flashing at us from all directions.
How important it is in our busy world to find a few minutes for stillness each day. Usually, these minutes need to be intentional and we might even need to program them into our schedule — a leisurely walk, looking at a beautiful lake, watching the cranes migrate, being on the top of a mountain staring, doing a favorite yoga pose, meditating on our cushion, playing some tai chi movements from our favorite form.
For me, it is taking time to create stillness through the motion of weight-shifting and gentle, flowing movements of tai chi. It is not only relaxing but also energizing and clears my head of clutter and competing thoughts that fly through my mind.
What will you do this week to bring some stillness into your day?
Yes, and it can be so simple, even though when we’re on the treadmill of modern life, it seems like we can never be still. To just stop yourself in your tracks and go down a different path if only for a few minutes, to look out the window and notice something–a tree, a person, a bird, a dog . . . it’s very helpful to me.
Dear Arlene, Doctor tomorrow…in and out for a while..will be thinking of you, a.s.a.p., thank you for tai chi! Judy Spock