Still

@sofssu (23660)

March 1, 2016 11:43pm CST

It is almost impossible for many of us to quieten our thoughts. Stillness does not necessarily mean thoughtlessness, it means being focused on one thing. Keeping our mind on one thought is very difficult for some of us. When we try to do this we realize how many thoughts enter our mind unchecked, how distracted we are naturally and how rapid our thought processes are. I often focus my mind on God and remain still. The more I do this the more I understand the scripture, "Be still and know that I am God." Practicing stillness is to gift yourself with peace of mind. It could also mean that you get a bonus gift of mental and physical health. It is like saving for the future in currency that will never go out of use. That is how I see the practice of stillness or meditation.

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@Lucky15 (37391)

• Philippines

2 Mar 16

Sometimes it is hard to make my mind and body both still. It is a struggle

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@sofssu (23660)

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2 Mar 16

@Lucky15 I agree with you totally.. initially it does feel this way.. but its habit once you know how to do it.

@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

2 Mar 16

I remember growing up my parents preacher being all meditation is evil, but I never saw it that way. you can meditate on good stuff too.

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@sofssu (23660)

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3 Mar 16

@Jessicalynnt There is so much about meditation in the Bible.. I wonder why they preached that all meditation is evil.

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@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

3 Mar 16

@sofssu who knows. I've realized much untruth was preached there as time went on

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@allknowing (153530)

• India

2 Mar 16

The art of meditation will take you there.

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@sofssu (23660)

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2 Mar 16

@allknowing That is meditation in my opinion.

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@iamshane487 (1138)

• Manila, Philippines

2 Mar 16

I am also meditating to remove my stress.

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@sofssu (23660)

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2 Mar 16

@iamshane487 I feel refreshed and new energy flows after spending time being still.

@LadyDuck (502427)

• Italy

2 Mar 16

I am not very good in the art of meditation, my brain seems to refuse to stay still.

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@sofssu (23660)

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2 Mar 16

@LadyDuck It takes a bit of practice to get there. All of us are capable of doing it, though for some its more of a struggle than others I guess.

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@LadyDuck (502427)

• Italy

2 Mar 16

@sofssu It's hard to empty your mind and forget about the problems. This is needed to relax and meditate.

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@sueznewz2 (10409)

• Alicante, Spain

2 Mar 16

nice.... and so true... when I learned how to do this...., it helped me sssooooo much....,

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@sofssu (23660)

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3 Mar 16

@sueznewz2 doesn't it? Its amazing when You can be in the midst of a crowd and still move into a higher place in your mind to meditate.

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@salonga (27775)

• Philippines

6 Mar 16

"Be still and know that I am God' is a very comforting assurance from God. I love meditating on that verse whenever my heart is troubled.

@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

3 Mar 16

My prayer time is when i wake up in the morning and before i sleep. During those times i can really be still with God.

@Letranknight2015 (52665)

• Philippines

2 Mar 16

meditation helps you focus on what you need to do. sometimes I do that, but I end up sleeping

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@sofssu (23660)

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2 Mar 16

@Letranknight2015 That is what some of my friends tell me.. that they fall asleep while meditating.