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5 Mindful Stillness Lessons You Need Today

How to practice mindful listening without adding more to your plate.

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Denise Pyles
Mar 02, 2025
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Hi y’all,

Most people think stillness means stopping everything.

No, it doesn’t mean that. I used to think that too, until I noticed my best ideas happened not when I forced focus but when I allowed stillness to find me in unexpected moments, like waiting in line or sipping my morning tea.

Stillness isn't about freezing in place in a world that moves too fast. It’s about sharpening your awareness. Without it, you're stuck reacting, scrambling, and feeling like life is happening to you. But when you consistently practice mindful stillness, you don’t just slow down. You hear, see, and respond with clarity.

Today, we’re talking about how to bring stillness and deep listening into your everyday life with:

  • One unexpected way to instantly slow your mind (without sitting for extended periods).

  • The hidden link between stillness and improved decision-making.

  • A simple way to listen without getting distracted by your own thoughts.

Let’s get into it.


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