In the symphony of life, pauses are not mere absences. They frame sound with silence; they contrast light with shadow.
Consider the pauses. Not lonesome, but pregnant with potential. They hold the promise of breath, of heartbeat, of thought. What do you hear when you wait? A world in motion or your own heartbeat echoing in the vastness?
Exercise 1: Clockless Minute
For one minute, drop all tick-tock thoughts. Close your eyes. Feel the space between each breath. Imagine the world outside still, as you choose your rhythm.
Exercise 2: Soundless Space
Find a quiet room. Let it be your sanctuary. Sit within it for ten minutes. Pay attention to the reverberations of your spirit against the walls of silence. Don’t push away thoughts; let them ride the waves of tranquility.