Fearless Free Soul

Stillness

There’s such peace in the stillness, I could sit in it for hours. As I stared at this blank screen for a while, there was so much joy in the presence. Part of me didn’t want words to come, but the words just found me as I let go of needing them. 

The cozy structure of my orbit chair captures my aura. I often think of my orbit chair when I think about energy; just as this chair blocks out the world through its protective walls, there’s an opening where reality can enter and exit. So, just like my aura is my protective shield, there’s still an opening – one I’ve learned to take true care of. That’s the first thought that runs through my head during my adventures in stillness.

My fingers rest gently on the comfort of my computer’s keys. My eyes rest gently on the comfort of my computer’s blank screen. My soul rests gently in the unknowns of where stillness will take me. This comfort is one I’ve learned to love. In the past, the still and the lack of words would create a rush in my mind. But now, one of my favorite parts about writing are those moments where I don’t know what’s going to come. There’s a certain indescribable thrill there.

I feel the tingling in my hands and the energy in my toes. I get to that place where all is so still and alive, that feeling goes away. It’s not at all numbness, it is a beingness – I’m so deeply aware of every wave in my soul, that the body floats away. I first found this state in practicing lucid dreaming, it immediately felt like home. All labels, constructs and movement go away – it’s just me and that something within. You know when you’re in the car and you know you’re going at 50 mph, but you just don’t feel it? Now imagine that feeling in your own vehicle, your body; that’s the state I’m talking about. I know I am in my body but in this delightful stillness – I don’t feel it.

Years ago, the stillness scared me. Today, the stillness is my favorite place to be. I find it in the rush, I find it in the unknown and I become it whenever I choose. It’s an instant reboot on reality, an instant connection to the Universe (you). So today, when the speed of life tries to encapsulate you, breathe and be still. Find the comfort in the presence of deeply being and sit in the depths of truly being alive. You are in control of the way you live. -Ace

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61 responses to “Stillness”

    • Awww my dearest Preeths, thank you so much for always being so thoughtfully supportive! Glad to hear you could relate! I am beyond grateful to you in so many ways, always brightens my day connecting with you 🖤🤗💫

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    • Absolutely…I love how you say that, my dear Shweta!! Thank you so much for all your thoughtful feedback and support, you truly mean a lot to me 🤗🖤

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  9. My soul rests gently in the unknowns of where stillness will take me – what a beauty you conveyed in words. Here onwards I think I travelled with your words and drifted in my own beingness, that stillness that is so alive and pulsating too. I will say no more, so not to break my own trance that you led me into. Yes, it used to scare me initially too. And now it is exactly everything you say.

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    • Awww my dear friend, thank you so very much! I’m so happy to hear my words took you on a stillness adventure, that was my hope with this piece. Awww you are so kind, I can’t thank you enough for all your thoughtful support! You are such an amazing friend and I feel so blessed to be read by you 🖤🤗

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  10. A beautiful exploration of the paradox of stillness. An apparent nothingness, which contains everything. I love the way you write about the slowing down of all things. Being present is just like that. Nothing exists, just this, then this…love this post, my dearest Ace. Is beautiful. Your light shines through us all. 🤗❤️🤗

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    • Thank you so much, my dearest Jeff! I love how you say that “an apparent nothingness”…that’s so true. That apparent nothingness is truly the deepest something. So glad to hear you love this post, truly means a lot! It is your light that inspires me! Appreciate you, dear friend 🖤🤗

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      • You’re most welcome, my dearest Ace! Always my complete pleasure. Ah, yes! It is in that stillness and quietness where everything already is. Beautiful. Awww, thank you so much; your light is just like a mirror, my friend. Inspiring as it continues to shine brilliantly! Much love to you. ❤️💙

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  12. Beautifully written sister!!! It was full of feelings!!! My soul always longs for this stillness but my mind acts like an excited electron and is reluctant to come down. Having an excited mind consumes a lot of energy. So can you in few words describe what lucid dreaming is. Thank you
    !!!🤗🤗🤗

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    • Aww brother, thank you so very much!!! “An excited electron”…that’s such a neat way to say it! Well, you will reach that stillness one day when you least expect it! Absolutely, I know exactly what you mean. Thank you as always for your amazing support, words truly can’t express how much it means to me! Always grateful for you, my dear brother 🖤🤗

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  14. I was in awe just after reading the opening lines….”There’s such peace in the stillness, I could sit in it for hours.”….this post….which is you, my dear friend, Ace….is glowing with your aura….I love every word….every sensation….every sound of this sharing….coz I resonate with your words….stillness is one of the most beautiful places (/states) to BEing….the blank black mind screen….filled with nothingness is serene….the highs & the lows has its own sound….just like the waves at the beach….the stillness of that sound when in contact, brings peace….that’s how I sense & see….thank you very much for this magnificent sharing 🤗✨🖤💫🤍

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    • Awww my dearest Navin, thank you so very much!!! This comment truly makes my day, you really are the best! So glad to hear you love and resonate with this, that means the world to me. I did think of you while writing this as you always write about that BEingness so beautifully! I love your waves analogy here, that’s so wisely said. Grateful for you and your always touching connections, thank you for being divinely YOU 🖤🤗

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      • You’re very welcome, my dearest Ace….how blessed & grateful I am….my gratitude to you for your kind & sweet words….keep shining your divine light 🖤✨🤍💫🤗

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  16. I’m thrilled to read this unique piece on stillness. Even when body is still, mind is not. All sorts of ideas and thoughts keep bombarding on the cerebrum. This post of yours is truly amazing. Kudos to you 👌😊💖

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    • Aww KK, thank you so much!!! I’m thrilled to read your precious comment!!! Absolutely, often when the body is still the mind is most alive. Awww you are truly amazing, always grateful for your kind support 🖤🤗

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  17. What a beautiful post for us you have written, my dear Ace! I too, believe in the importance and magic of stillness. It is important for each of us to feel it. There is much to learn from it. Stay blessed always dear. Much love to you❤️❤️🙏🌹☺️♥️✨

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    • Awwww my dear Diana, thank you so much! Your special comments always mean the world to me, I cherish every word! Oh yes, stillness is the ultimate teacher! Thank you for always being there, it’s an honor to be read by you 🖤🤗🥰

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    • Thank you so much!! Yes, I love how you say that Ben. Thank you for your always thoughtful views and feedback, means more than I can say 💚💙

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    • Thank you so much, my dear Tony! Your thoughtful feedback and support means more than I can say! Grateful for you, always! Much love, dear friend. Always brings a smile to see your name in my notifications!

      PS – tried to leave a comment on your latest post, still didn’t work 🤦🏼‍♀️. Just know I am always in awe of your stunning pieces even if WordPress won’t let me say it! 🤪

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      • You are most welcome. that has happened to me before not being able. Try doing it from the reader and if that is where the problem occurs try directly from my site!
        Nevertheless, you are always gracious and encourage me and provoke my thoughts. much love and appreciation!

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      • I will try from your website next time and let you know! Thank you for being so understanding and kind, I appreciate you!!! And you are always welcome, my dear Tony 🖤🤗

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    • Ahh that’s so kind, thank you very much. Yeah, I felt this image captured stillness in such a dreamy way…glad you feel the same! Always appreciate your support 🖤

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  24. Oh my friend. This is such a lovely post. A beautiful remainder and what not. You are right, this stillness is sometimes our favourite place. Why to rush always? This stillness is where one can find peace and answers to many questions. Very well written. Your words has an immense power to heal anyone’s soul. Beautiful ❤️

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    • Awww Aanchal, you are the best!!! I truly appreciate your sweet words and always touching comments, thank you very much! Exactly, the rush is opposite of soul and peace. Awwww 😊 your words immensely inspire me! So grateful for you, my lovely friend! Hugs 🤗🖤

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  25. ace, i love this. tranquility is bliss. the moments when you’re finally aware of yourself. mindfulness is a lost art, i feel. and you’ve captured it so beautifully my friend. amazing. perfect. marvellous. mind blowing. immaculate.

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  26. Hey my sweetie!! Now I’m here..!
    (Me: Thank you brother, for dropping me here..
    My brother: It’s ok my sister.. Call me whenever you need me..! Bye!!
    Me: Hey you! Don’t go..! Wait a minute..! If you are feeling sad or unmotivated, I have one tip, read my sweetie posts I mean my bestie ace..! Her writings will truly help you and inspires you..! And make your life very shine and Beautiful..! Just now I read her post STILLNESS..! Now it’s your turn read it..!)
    Wow wow wow my honeybun..!!! Omg!!!! You’re my motivator..! You made my life very shinning and very beautiful my sweetie pie..! You’re the sweetest than a chocolate..! You’re a sweet soul..! You’re a sweet candy..! You’re truly a gem..! While I’m reading this..! I truly went inside to the
    Imagination..! I truly appreciate your unique imaginary my sweetie..! Each and every words speaks to me..! Next I’m going to next post of yours my dear ace..! See you there..! Love you sooo muchh my beautiful bestie..! Keep on inspiring me..!😘😘😘❤️😘💕💕🤗🤗🤗

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