Absolute stillness holds a paradox that many overlook. It isn’t a void where life ceases, nor is it a barren state of nothingness. Instead, absolute stillness embodies an energy so potent that it births and dissolves all phenomena in perfect equilibrium. This stillness isn’t about the cessation of movement but the presence of boundless possibilities. Every moment, every breath is born from this stillness and returns to it, forming an eternal cycle that transcends the ordinary flow of time.
When the mind quiets, a profound shift occurs. The surface-level noise of thoughts, desires, and fears fades, allowing a deeper awareness to emerge. This awareness touches the timeless essence that underlies all creation. In this space of pure stillness, it’s here that one encounters the oneness that unites all existence. This oneness is not merely an abstract concept; the living reality of interconnectedness permeates every aspect of life.
In moments of stillness, there’s an opportunity to see beyond the illusions of separation that dominate ordinary perception. The mind often constructs barriers—between self and other, between the sacred and the mundane. Yet, when stillness takes hold, these barriers dissolve. What remains is a clear, direct experience of unity, where the distinctions that once seemed so vital lose their grip.
Stillness, therefore, becomes the ultimate ground of being, the source from which all actions naturally arise. From this place, actions are no longer driven by egoic impulses but flow effortlessly from a deep alignment with the greater whole. There’s no need to force or strive; everything emerges from a profound sense of harmony.
This understanding of stillness transforms the way we engage with the world. Instead of reacting to life, there’s a subtle shift toward responding with presence. This response is not based on conditioned patterns but on the intrinsic wisdom that emanates from the depths of stillness. Here lies the essence of true peace, a peace that transcends circumstances and is rooted in the very fabric of existence.
Morgan O. Smith
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