Hiss, Rumble, Crackle, and Hum…
This week's post touches on serenity and getting to your truth through the simple act of hushing your mind.
....are heard in quiet periods of an audio broadcast. This sound disruption has many possible sources and the end result is the same; it distracts.
"In the space between your thoughts, there is your truth." ~Reuben Lowe
Your life is filled with noise, both internal and external. Noisy environments can lead to breakdowns: in health, relationships, and identity. It forces you to cut a mental path of least resistance, turning off your ability to listen and think critically.
You may not always have control over your external environment. However, the inner landscape of your mind is yours to design. The thoughts you choose to invite in, or protect yourself from, are the key to your happiness.
The word "noise" is rooted in the Latin word "nausea," meaning seasickness. The difference between noise and sound is how your brain perceives the signal. It’s anything that interferes with communication. Physiological noise is felt subconsciously as sound waves physically vibrate within the body while psychological noise is perceived by your conscious awareness as sensory discord - it’s active chaos.
Noise, then, is any unwanted sound. And its opposite is not silence but stillness.
Silence demands that the sharing of information and ideas be prevented. That’s not the objective. By making a conscious and subtle shift to being still instead of silent, you heighten your present-moment awareness. Stillness doesn’t mean your mind is blank; it simply gives you permission to listen and observe. To notice the frequency at which your body, mind, and spirit resonate. It encourages you to turn away from unwanted noise in favor of connection, with yourself, those around you, and the greater global community.
Stillness is a way into your inner sanctuary. It creates space for compassion and expansion.
My question to you: Do you have access to the expanse between your thoughts?
Insight to Action: Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and let your body settle, inviting in some relaxation. Taking air gently now, in and out of your nose, focus on the rise and fall. Scan and observe your, entire, body as you allow it to cease moving; use it as a meter. Lean softly into your experience and give it your whole attention. Notice any places where you're holding tension and breathe into those spaces; invite in a release and soften even further. Notice the space created, mentally and physically, by simply being present. Let that awareness radiate outward. When you are ready, open your eyes.