Comments on: Be Still. http://zenhabits.net/2009/07/be-still/ Simple Productivity Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:14:22 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Ray http://zenhabits.net/2009/07/be-still/#comment-79422 Ray Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:40:58 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=3973#comment-79422 For many centuries now the moon has been known for its mystical powers, and its effects on humans. The moon also affects the tides causing them to ebb, and flow due to the gravitation pull that it exerts upon the Earth. Police, hospitals, and paramedics also see a spike in activity during the full lunar phase. But did you know that the moon is also a fantastic remedy for stress? We all remember those summer nights when the crickets would chirp while we were out chasing firefly's and each other around the yard. Life seemed almost as endless as those summers, and before we knew it we were now adults supervising our own children as they gallivanted around the yard, playing the very same games that we had played decades before. One of the most powerful tranquilizers that I have discovered to date has nothing to do with medicine, or at least the chemical kind. This medicine is all natural and comes with no adverse side effects or cost, and all it takes is 30 minutes of your time. A long walk under a full moon after dinner for me has no competition when it comes to unstressing myself. Whether winter or summer, I find the time to take long walks after my work, and dinner while gazing at the full moon, and clearing out the cobwebs. Many famous poets have found their inspiration this way, and I can think of no better cure for the mild attention deficit disorder that we acquire throughout the day whether it be by the news, media commercials, or the job. Try it once during the next full moon, and I can guarantee you that you ll be hooked. Of course this only works if you don't find yourself dodging traffic, or shielding your ears from the blaring of automobile horns, so take that stroll as far away from the hustle and bustle of the city as you possibly can. For many centuries now the moon has been known for its mystical powers, and its effects on humans.
The moon also affects the tides causing them to ebb, and flow due to the gravitation pull that it exerts upon the Earth.
Police, hospitals, and paramedics also see a spike in activity during the full lunar phase. But did you know that the moon is also a fantastic remedy for stress?
We all remember those summer nights when the crickets would chirp while we were out chasing firefly’s and each other around the yard.
Life seemed almost as endless as those summers, and before we knew it we were now adults supervising our own children as they gallivanted around the yard, playing the very same games that we had played decades before.
One of the most powerful tranquilizers that I have discovered to date has nothing to do with medicine, or at least the chemical kind. This medicine is all natural and comes with no adverse side effects or cost, and all it takes is 30 minutes of your time.
A long walk under a full moon after dinner for me has no competition when it comes to unstressing myself.
Whether winter or summer, I find the time to take long walks after my work, and dinner while gazing at the full moon, and clearing out the cobwebs.
Many famous poets have found their inspiration this way, and I can think of no better cure for the mild attention deficit disorder that we acquire throughout the day whether it be by the news, media commercials, or the job.
Try it once during the next full moon, and I can guarantee you that you ll be hooked. Of course this only works if you don’t find yourself dodging traffic, or shielding your ears from the blaring of automobile horns, so take that stroll as far away from the hustle and bustle of the city as you possibly can.

]]> By: Peter Mis http://zenhabits.net/2009/07/be-still/#comment-79342 Peter Mis Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:07:50 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=3973#comment-79342 Leo, Thanks for sharing. The pace of live is really just blurring the view. Sadly, we don't even know what we are missing. Thanks for reminding me. It's a great day to be you! Peter Leo,

Thanks for sharing. The pace of live is really just blurring the view. Sadly, we don’t even know what we are missing. Thanks for reminding me.

It’s a great day to be you!

Peter

]]> By: Sarah http://zenhabits.net/2009/07/be-still/#comment-79333 Sarah Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:53:36 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=3973#comment-79333 I tried really hard to be still and just smell the flowers but there are so many things going on in my mind when I want to be still. I guess the only time I can attain peace is when I pray. @Nuruddeen Lewis: you are so right about it. I tried really hard to be still and just smell the flowers but there are so many things going on in my mind when I want to be still. I guess the only time I can attain peace is when I pray.

@Nuruddeen Lewis: you are so right about it.

]]> By: taney http://zenhabits.net/2009/07/be-still/#comment-79314 taney Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:52:55 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=3973#comment-79314 Awesome Read! It's a really fast-paced world, especially in the city. I'm from Los Angeles, California. I had moved to Tucson, Arizona for a few months and it totally changed the way I see things. I basically grew up in southern California my entire life and this was a different experience. Everyone functioned at a slower pace, took their time, and things still got accomplished. In fact, I feel like I got more accomplished there. Time actually felt like it went by slower there. I could be running errands all day and come back home and I would still have a lot of time for the rest of the day. With the fast paced lifestyle, the traffic, and the people out here in LA, it would be a different story. Back to your article. I've made it a habit to meditate every morning and sometimes during the evening. I feel like it's one of the best practices that I introduced into my life. Emptying and freeing the mind has offered great benefits for me. It has helped open up my mind to clarity. It has also opened the doors for self-discovery, which has drastically changed my life for the better. I know for a fact that "being still" is very effective and beneficial from personal experience. Besides, all that rushing can't possibly be good for your health. We should all take some time to really enjoy and cherish these wonderful experiences on the journey in life. I enjoyed this article. Keep up the good work! (= Awesome Read! It’s a really fast-paced world, especially in the city.

I’m from Los Angeles, California. I had moved to Tucson, Arizona for a few months and it totally changed the way I see things. I basically grew up in southern California my entire life and this was a different experience. Everyone functioned at a slower pace, took their time, and things still got accomplished. In fact, I feel like I got more accomplished there. Time actually felt like it went by slower there. I could be running errands all day and come back home and I would still have a lot of time for the rest of the day. With the fast paced lifestyle, the traffic, and the people out here in LA, it would be a different story.

Back to your article. I’ve made it a habit to meditate every morning and sometimes during the evening. I feel like it’s one of the best practices that I introduced into my life. Emptying and freeing the mind has offered great benefits for me. It has helped open up my mind to clarity. It has also opened the doors for self-discovery, which has drastically changed my life for the better. I know for a fact that “being still” is very effective and beneficial from personal experience.

Besides, all that rushing can’t possibly be good for your health. We should all take some time to really enjoy and cherish these wonderful experiences on the journey in life. I enjoyed this article. Keep up the good work! (=

]]> By: Diana http://zenhabits.net/2009/07/be-still/#comment-79312 Diana Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:11:37 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=3973#comment-79312 Thanks, Leo. I felt a little more peaceful just reading that post. Lately I have noticed a lack of stillness in my day-to-day, accompanied by very shallow breathing. Have to work on both....thanks again! Thanks, Leo. I felt a little more peaceful just reading that post. Lately I have noticed a lack of stillness in my day-to-day, accompanied by very shallow breathing. Have to work on both….thanks again!

]]> By: Nuruddeen Lewis http://zenhabits.net/2009/07/be-still/#comment-79294 Nuruddeen Lewis Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:15:03 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=3973#comment-79294 I read this post a few days ago. Since then, I've continued to think about this post and have since realized how much I deeply enjoy both the concepts and the style. As a Muslim, as you're probably aware, we pray at least five times throughout the day. These periods are special moments for us to remember God, worship Him, reflect on our lives, and refocus on our primary goal, which is to attain Paradise. However, due to the hustle and bustle of the day, we often find ourselves just going through the motions. This post has helped encourage me to make the most of these periods throughout my day and to refocus my attention during my prayers. Thank you. I read this post a few days ago. Since then, I’ve continued to think about this post and have since realized how much I deeply enjoy both the concepts and the style. As a Muslim, as you’re probably aware, we pray at least five times throughout the day. These periods are special moments for us to remember God, worship Him, reflect on our lives, and refocus on our primary goal, which is to attain Paradise. However, due to the hustle and bustle of the day, we often find ourselves just going through the motions. This post has helped encourage me to make the most of these periods throughout my day and to refocus my attention during my prayers. Thank you.

]]> By: Cindy http://zenhabits.net/2009/07/be-still/#comment-79278 Cindy Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:36:40 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=3973#comment-79278 Hi Leo, Came across your website a few months back and thoroughly enjoy all the posts I've read so far and still going. This is another wonderful post. I am very good at being still in both mind and body. This is a conscious 'practise' from years back. I find that being still puts me in a more peaceful existence. I am less stress with annoyances of life, less materialistic, a minimalist in all aspects of life, more compassionate, love life, see the funny/good sides, intrigued by all the different cultures in the world, etc, the list goes on. The effects from being still is quite profound when you think of it for me anyway. It filters through to all other aspects of my life. I am very thankful for I feel it makes me a better person. Thank you and looking forward to reading more of your posts to enrich my life. Hi Leo,

Came across your website a few months back and thoroughly enjoy all the posts I’ve read so far and still going. This is another wonderful post. I am very good at being still in both mind and body. This is a conscious ‘practise’ from years back. I find that being still puts me in a more peaceful existence. I am less stress with annoyances of life, less materialistic, a minimalist in all aspects of life, more compassionate, love life, see the funny/good sides, intrigued by all the different cultures in the world, etc, the list goes on. The effects from being still is quite profound when you think of it for me anyway. It filters through to all other aspects of my life. I am very thankful for I feel it makes me a better person.

Thank you and looking forward to reading more of your posts to enrich my life.

]]> By: Michelle Kafka http://zenhabits.net/2009/07/be-still/#comment-79263 Michelle Kafka Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:36:13 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=3973#comment-79263 Hi Leo, I did look up what the Tao Te Ching actually is. Interesting concepts. Thanks for opening the door. Hi Leo, I did look up what the Tao Te Ching actually is. Interesting concepts. Thanks for opening the door.

]]> By: Emanuel http://zenhabits.net/2009/07/be-still/#comment-79222 Emanuel Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:23:12 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=3973#comment-79222 - wonderful enlighted words - THANK YOU !!! lg from Salzburg, Emanuel - wonderful enlighted words -
THANK YOU !!!
lg from Salzburg,
Emanuel

]]> By: Flyin’ Shoes » Be Still. http://zenhabits.net/2009/07/be-still/#comment-79211 Flyin’ Shoes » Be Still. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:25:38 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=3973#comment-79211 [...] quote from the Tao Te Ching today, on the Zen Habits blog: It is not wise to dash about. Shortening the breath causes much stress. Use too much energy, [...] [...] quote from the Tao Te Ching today, on the Zen Habits blog: It is not wise to dash about. Shortening the breath causes much stress. Use too much energy, [...]

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