24 hours of silence and stillness · New Earth Community

24 hours of silence and stillness

Since arriving in bali 2 weeks ago there has been lots moving. not only in my own field but also in the collective field.

tomorrow in bali is nyepi. 24hours of silence. the whole island, pauses and stillness ripples across the island. I felt a mix of things when I learnt that we basically have to remain within the premisses of where we are staying for a whole day, no one is allowed to leave and be out in public, all shops are closed. even the airport. I observed feelings of apprehension and fear coming up- like ok what am I meant to do for a whole day with everything closed, possibly no power, no ability to consume and uncertainty of the unknown. but truthfully there is so much beauty in it snd is see that. its an invitation to cultivate my own stillness. to meditate deeply, journal intentionally and quite my own noise. to reflect and just be. in the stillness and in the silence. the more I lean into the curiosity and playful approach rather than the what the f*** am I going to do energy- the more I can see how having a whole day with no electronics, no external noise and just a book, a journal and myself is actually such an incredible blessing. how amazing to be able to experience a place in complete stillness, within a world where there is so much external noise happening constantly, everywhere. I would love to hear how some of you cultivate your own stillness and silence?

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