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It’s harder to be still than it used to be

A friend of mine recently went on a silent retreat, and I thought it was great that she is willing to devote concentrated, uninterrupted time tending to her spiritual life.

As spiritually-oriented as I am, there was part of me that thought: “I’d rather go to a workshop where I can listen and interact with people, rather than face the boredom of two days and nights of nothingness.”

Well she found the experience transformative (if you want to read her own words about it, you can click here for her blog post). But it took her a while before she was able to tap into the deep place she was seeking.

And that’s what I’m finding; it seems harder lately to get still. I can think of several reasons:

• The constant presence of technology in our lives, especially for those of us who have businesses online
• The current pace of change and uncertainty
• The collective subconscious reaction to these conditions

We’re impacted not only by our own life circumstances, but also by the energy of those we meet and even society at large.

Which means it is more essential than ever to manage our thoughts and our energy.

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