Guru Please

Silence

Episode Summary

Why is having time to do nothing important? Why is stillness so crucial? What is the point of meditation? How do I practice silence regularly and consistently? Get all the answers and more in this episode.

Episode Notes

Quotes to remember:

“The amount of effort we put into solving a problem isn’t directly correlated with the actual results we’re going to get.”

“The ideal time to have silent time… is when you don’t want to do it.”

Takeaways:

Silence is a space and can appear in meditation as well as activities like doing chores, walking, solo sports, etc.
When we are silent and still, we have the opportunity to expand our perspective and awareness
Silence gives us the opportunity to release stress and anxiety
Sometimes not doing anything will bring the answer to a problem
Silence is a time to hit refresh on your system
The body heals itself once you become aware
Eating is a great built-in time to use for silence
Be the observer of the thoughts and the presence witnessing the mind think
What happens when you turn off your identities? Who are you?
We can barely conceive of our own greatness

What you’ll learn:

Why silence is important and how to cultivate silence in your life
Two meditations to guide you to a place of greater perspective, that can be time-adjusted to your schedule
Why your productivity can increase with more space and silence
Tips on how to incorporate more silence in your day
How to create a retreat within yourself
A challenge, or mental exercise, to become more aware of your thoughts

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