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Apr 11
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3559: Seeking Stillness by Keith Wilson ...

Justin Malik
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Episode 3559:

Keith Wilson explores the overlooked power of stillness in a world that celebrates hustle, achievement, and noise. Through timeless wisdom and modern-day relevance, he illustrates how cultivating inner peace can unlock clarity, strength, and a more meaningful life.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/change-becomes-you/seeking-stillness-2765447bba6a

Quotes to ponder:

"Stillness is not about inactivity, it’s about presence."

"It’s in stillness that we can hear the whispers of wisdom, truth, and clarity."

"We are always reacting, always on, always responding. But stillness invites us to observe before we act."

Episode references:

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius: https://www.amazon.com/Meditations-Penguin-Classics-Marcus-Aurelius/dp/0140449337

The Daily Stoic: https://dailystoic.com

Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu: https://www.amazon.com/Tao-Te-Ching-Lao-Tzu/dp/1590305469

Stillness Is the Key: https://www.amazon.com/Stillness-Key-Ryan-Holiday/dp/0525538585

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