Every creature on the face of earth seems to know how to be quiet and still. A butterfly on a leaf, a cat in front of a fireplace, even a hummingbird comes to rest sometime. But human are constantly on the go. We seem to
have lost the ability just to be quiet, to simply be present in the stillness that is the basis of our existence.
The still point is at the heart of the creative process. In Zen, we access it through zazen. The still point is like the eye of a hurricane. Still, calm, even in the midst of chaos. It is not, as many believe, a void to retreat into, shutting out the world. to be still means to empty yourself from the incessant flow of thoughts and create a state of consciousness that is open and receptive. Stillness is very natural and uncomplicated. It's not esoteric in any way. Yet it's incredibly profound.
The still point is at the heart of the creative process. In Zen, we access it through zazen. The still point is like the eye of a hurricane. Still, calm, even in the midst of chaos. It is not, as many believe, a void to retreat into, shutting out the world. to be still means to empty yourself from the incessant flow of thoughts and create a state of consciousness that is open and receptive. Stillness is very natural and uncomplicated. It's not esoteric in any way. Yet it's incredibly profound.
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