Stillness is Strength

MAN!!! I can’t believe I am sitting down to write a new Note for ya’ll! The way time is moving 👀….Appreciate every SECOND!.....WHAT UP THO?!?! How is everyone? I can’t lie…the vibes are HIGH…in my world. I truly hope the same can be said for anyone who decides to spend some of their currency reading this blog. I say something similar in every note….and every week it is the TRUTH. If you are reading this and feeling down….Take a peek at my IG, TikTok or YouTube channel for some light to brighten your soul. Videos, story posts, and meditations ... .a lil bit of everything can be found there to help shift the COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS. Or…if this is your first time reading this….it is possible older posts may resonate with you. Either way….sending POSITIVE energy out to you all!

NOW!....Back to our regular scheduled programming……What do I have in store for ya’ll today?! Ya know….in the beginning of multiple posts I mentioned how I do not enjoy posting content on social media. Well, one day my LADY and I were having a discussion about that sentiment(because she also shares it) and we decided to be much more consistent. I am not on her level yet…..but we are both being much more active on our respective platforms. 

I mentioned that because of a post I shared a few days ago on the 7th entitled “Stillness vs Suppression” and wanted to spend some time speaking on the importance of STILLNESS……

 I am not referring to just being statuesque….this is about how we decide to move in the world and with OURSELF. When I speak of “Stillness” I am speaking of encompassing peace, calm, love, and intentionality. Being IN the moment and acknowledging any and all emotions as they arise.  

Choosing STILLNESS opposed to tension or suppression is a conscious choice that we can make all day every day. Now,  I will NOT sit here and tell ya’ll that I always chose correctly hahaha I am absolutely a work in progress….as we know because this is a NOTE about said progress on this here journey of mine. However, I will say…..that I am better than I have EVER been at doing so and will be even better tomorrow!

Stillness is STRENGTH…..

Those who know me personally, know that about 10-12 years ago I became a highly dedicated gym rat. At my peak…I was going 5x a week for at least 2 hours a session(obviously before I had kids hahaha) which I used to believe was “theraputic”. This is also where I believed STRENGTH resided…….TURNS out….that “Iron Paradise” is where tension, suppression and chaos reside. Clanging and banging heavy weights when stressed, sad, and/or angry does not allow those emotions to flow like your mental and emotional self requires…..it just traps them in the body. It WILL have your physical self looking and feeling exceptional but very much out of balance……because that negative energy is just being transferred…….temporarily.

Stillness HEALS you….

Today…one of my favorite things to do is MEDITATE. This is quite interesting because there was a time not that long ago in which I could not calm my mind enough to even engage in a solid meditation. That phrase “calm my mind” is an important piece to stillness. I know I have mentioned in multiple notes about the power of our mind….that truth remains the same. Allowing the mind to run wild, at a cheetahs pace is absolutely within our control….IF we want it to be…..

If meditation is not your thing….(I do suggest giving it a shot….beginning with guided meditations) there are other ways to embrace stillness. It is all about getting back to YOU….and being present. Find a quiet place to allow yourself the space, time and VULNERABILITY to acknowledge whatever you are dealing with. Journaling and/or reading is another method that I enjoy which can help. In the event that you prefer something that is physical…..YOGA and/or intentional breathwork can also help you return to stillness. 

All of the methods I have suggested are also ones that are tried and true in my experience. I have H3:33 content related to nearly every method I have suggested but more details on that later…..

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Stillness isn’t silence ….. It's emotional honesty without urgency.

Slow the world.
Slow the body.
Slow the mind.

Stillness is not an escape ….
it’s a RETURN!

To the breath.

To the truth.

To the SELF.

Healing builds strength. Rising builds legacy. 

Check me out next week for another glimpse into the Journey! If this post sparked questions, comments, or reflections. Feel free to comment below, hit me up on YouTube, IG, or TikTok. I’m always down for a thought-provoking discussion or feedback for growth. 

Holla at MMmeeeeeee

Hiram

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