We've been taught that productivity is noise. Keep moving. Stay busy. If you're not producing, you're falling behind. But what if the most powerful thing you could do today ...right now .. is stop? Not to check out or escape. But instead to actually arrive at the destinations Sooner and more efficient. Most of us are physically present and mentally everywhere else. We're in the room but we're running simulations , replaying yesterday, rehearsing tomorrow, never actually here (I'm sure we can see the same in those around us) Contrary to popular belief, Meditation isn't about clearing your mind. It's about watching your mind. Learning its patterns. Seeing what it reaches for when it's uncomfortable. That's self-knowledge. And self-knowledge is the beginning of real balance and flow in every area of your life. The Psalmist didn't say "figure it out." He said be still, and know. You can't hear clearly in chaos. You can't build according to the vision when being pulled left and right by reaction. The still moments aren't a break from the work. THEY ARE THE WORK! "In the rush and noise of life, as you have intervals, step within yourselves and be still." - William Penn "Be still, and know that I am God." - Psalm 46:10 How often do you actually sit in silence, not consuming, not scrolling, just present? (be Honest) What comes up when you do? What are you usually feeling in those quiet moments? You all do a great job in being thorough and transparent with your replies. im looking forward to hearing your responses!

Throughout trials, stress, & navigating this experience called life, we have forgotten what “JOY” feels like or even what brings joy to our souls! The frequency of joy is unfamiliar to us, so much so that when you begin to feel TRUE joy again, it might even give you a feeling of uncertainty or a feeling that you need to look over your shoulder. Make a practice out of building tolerance for JOY in your days! -Create moments of pause (stillness) -Appreciate your temple ( Your breath, Your ability to move, to create , to be ) -Meditate on your wins for the day -Welcome your nervous system into a space where you can cultivate feelings of happiness, gratitude and Joy. -Choose not to think on anything lowering your vibration or dimming your light! Joy is your birthright you can access at any moment, this frequency becomes a tool to live on and feed your spirit with! Give yourself permission to light up your day! You are happening to your environment not the other way around! Share something that brings you a spark of joy on the inside! 👀📝 For me , I enjoy slow mornings, a cup of coffee and space to express myself creatively! This lights me up and allows me to start my day with a high frequency and I get to go into my day feeling this powerful force known as Joy!

this one stood out a lot to me, immediately, because i have been a victim of inner turmoil for as long as i can remember. i remember finding a journal entry from 2006, when i was 9 years old, chronicling how much i disliked myself and didn’t want to be here, and felt like my family hated me. im sure, and the teaching confirmed, that this has shaped my reality and outcomes since. i’ve always felt like success and being “enough” was JUST within my reach. i’ve always felt so shy of being complete or where i need to be. for example, that feeling of getting a 85-90 on a test out of 100. still doing well, but NOT ENOUGH. & being frustrated at the “outer events” that have seemed to influence this in my life. i’m realizing now this is because of a result of inner turmoil. the drawing of the little man with dark clouds in his head and heart convicted me so much. i’ve just never been able to shake the inner turmoil and thoughts. the quotes that stood out to me the most: “the visible is the result and not the origin” “the actions i took are due to the way that i felt and how i thought” and it’s like ive always *kinda* knew these things, but in the form of new age and witchcraft. i’m so looking forward to finally addressing this biblically and with The Most High 🥺🩷🫡

Where have you been focused on lack in your life? Ever since I’ve answered The Most High’s call to me, it seems like evil in the world has been highlighted to me. I notice so many of the bad things in this life. I think about dark things, witchcraft, demons, all of the things of the enemy all the time. So much so I feel like I don’t even have a relationship with The Most High at all because while I’ve answered this call I’ve been reeled in on the enemy even more than when I was doing my own thing, living and chilling. What is already present that you’ve been overlooking? I overlook a lot of the balance in this life. Yes, dark things are real but just as real as the dark things are there are people of light in this world too. The same way there is work of the enemy going on day and night there is work of The Most High. I just don’t seek it as much as I seek the dark, scary things.

Positive Cycle Thought: I am free to be a lot better than what I’ve come from and even what I’ve done in the past. Emotion: Relief, Happiness Action: I make brave, smart moves. I reach out for help. I get so out of my head. I vent and write out my feelings so I can gain perspective. Outcome: I make a new, good connection. I get a new opportunity. I feel a little bit further out of the funk. I get a little or a lot more motivation to keep changing. Negative Cycle Thought: You notice every little thing about people so no one’s going to want to be around you - you’re too deep all of the time, life is already hard, nobody wants to hear all you have to say. Emotion: Fear, Confusion, Shame Action: I ghost people. Stop texting back, put my phone on DND, stop talking, and feel really sad or overly critical about myself. Outcome: A lot of good opportunities, bonds, and relationships end and I end up sad and in hermit mode. I begin to look unreliable.