This article was posted by CrystalWind.ca.
The Presence Of Stillness
Since the passing of my beloved grandmother this past fall, I've had many opportunities to further explore the vast nature of Stillness. Subtle and mysterious, unfolding and enfolding, centering and spacious, encircling and spiraling away. . .choosing to dance with the presence of Stillness offers us passage through the many gates of inner and outer awareness.
On a superficial level, we've come to understand stillness as simply a place or state of quiet. Which in and of itself has been proven to provide many benefits to our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. However, limiting Stillness to this most basic definition, limits the power or potential that this presence (or spirit) can unleash within you. Stillness is one of the greatest allies a spiritual aspirant can have. It's no wonder that all esoteric teachings in the world consider stillness to be key to spiritual development.
In order to explore these distinctions, let us consider the nature of Stillness in a bit more detail:
Subtle and Mysterious
It is easy to confuse silence or a state of quiet with Stillness because Stillness also exists at many other subtle experiential levels and is not something we can physically touch or scientifically quantify. In considering Stillness as an active presence we have to move beyond the initial state or experience of quiet and let ourselves sink more deeply down into the greater experience and mystery of Stillness. It is here, at this deeper level of awareness, that one begins to sense Stillness as an active, even collaborative subtle presence.
Once acknowledged and consciously worked with, this presence can begin to open the way, expand your inner field of vision, and allow doors and worlds that were previously closed off to you to become accessible. Stillness then becomes the vehicle, the container, as well as the network of subtle circuitry that your awareness travels on and within.
Unfolding and Enfolding
Stillness both unfolds, leading one onward to more expansive vistas of awareness, as well as enfolds one within its field/state/embrace. So there is both the experience of greater clarity, movement or unfoldment as well as the feeling of being held or contained in a state of grace/peace and/or no-time/space while moving. It is this seeming paradox that adds to the mysterious nature of Stillness.
The conscious presence of Stillness partners with our consciousness - it is an act of co-creation. We set the intention in motion, while Stillness carries us there - if we can remain focused in her presence. And this of course, takes focus, surrender, and practice.
Centering and Spacious
Stillness is also by its very nature centering and spacious. When one first enters into the presence of Stillness, they find themselves squarely at their own inner center or core. It is from this center, that one travels through and within Stillness, to adjoining rooms, worlds and/or elevated ways of perceiving.
Stillness is unlimited in its presence and unfoldment - it is only one's consciousness that either allows or blocks passage. Therefore Stillness is spacious, and can become ever larger or more expansive as one's awareness and ability to focus intention grows.
Encircling and Spiraling Away
Stillness holds and moves one by way of encirclement. It holds and centers us in successive encircling waves or ripples, almost imperceptive so subtle is this movement/pulse/vibration. This provides one the sense of being held and supported, even at peace when in the presence or body of Stillness. As many of you know, the "hum" of Stillness is sublime indeed.
While the inner movement of Stillness is one of encirclement, the outward movement or unfoldment is that of a spiraling out or away. And this is how the body of Stillness expands outwards, carrying one along to new thresholds of inner discovery.
In Summary
There are many ways and many names in which we may come to know this gentle divine presence. Some of us may even come to sense it as feminine or masculine in quality. In applying an animistic lens to such things, such as our ancestors did, one begins to establish a much deeper relationship and connection with various conscious aspects of Self and Universe as well as work more consciously and collaboratively with them for the healing, upliftment, and unification of All.
The above descriptions are by no means exhaustive of the qualities which make up the nature of Stillness - they are simply the qualities that I have experienced so far on my journey. I encourage all to continue to explore various aspects and qualities of Stillness, because as I have realized and the master's have said, "Stillness is key." Let us all take advantage of this most precious ever-giving gift.
April Bender is a healer, mystic, and seer
Source: aprilsairings.blogspot.ca
Join the Conversation Now! Comment Below!
Spirit Animal Totem Of The Day!
Crystal Of The Day!
Latest Articles
The Crystal Wind Oracle
Myth & Magic Card Deck!
Details Here!
NEW Expanded
Printed & Boxed!
Now with 58 cards!
CrystalWind.ca is free to use because of
donations from people like you.
Donate Now »
Unlock Your Light: Join Lightworkers Worldwide on CrystalWind.ca!
Featured Articles: Awakening
-
Do you see 11:11? Open or Close
11:11 Do you see it?
For many years the numbers 11:11 have been mysteriously appearing to millions of people all over the world.
Read More- The Four Agreements Open or Close
1. Be Impeccable with Your Word
Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.
Impeccable means “without sin” and a sin is something you do or believe that goes against yourself. It means not speaking against yourself, to yourself or to others. It means not rejecting yourself. To be impeccable means to take responsibility for yourself, to not participate in “the blame game.”
Read More- The Rise of 144,000 Warriors of Light Open or Close
The 144,000 Lightworkers and Lightwarriors were mentioned in the book of Revelation, on the Esmeralda tablets, by the Ashtar Command, Sananda, Native Americans and many others. A great call was sent to all lightworkers in the known universes to come here to help and guide this planet through the process of Ascension. They are one of the most mysterious groups mentioned in the Bible.
Read More- What is 'Awakening'? Open or Close
Awakening is the process of human transformation that involves the realization of the true nature of self and the universe.
Read More- Embracing Authenticity: A Guide to Speaking Your Truth Open or Close
The core of speaking your truth lies in the fifth chakra. Observing this center frequently unbalanced in my clients, I began to wonder why.
Read More- Inner Child Work Open or Close
What is Your Inner Child?
In her exploration of archetypes, Caroline Myss would say that everyone has some version of the child as one of their four primary archetypes.
Read More- From Chaos to Calm: Understanding Spiritual Health in Uncertain Times Open or Close
Spiritual health is a vital aspect of our overall health and well-being.
Read More - The Four Agreements Open or Close
Follow Us!
Who is Online Now
We have 30126 guests and no members online
Featured This Month
The Crystal Wind Oracle Card Deck
The Crystal Wind Oracle™ The Crystal Wind Oracle Myth & Magic Card D... Read more
Budding Trees Moon
Red Hawk - Fire Opal - Dandelion - Yellow March 21 – April 19 The Budding Tr... Read more
Birth Totem - Falcon
Birth Totem Falcon Birth dates: March 21 – April 19 Birth Totem is: Falcon... Read more
The Time of No Time: Beltane!
Around the medicine wheel of life we go, from season to season (solstice to ... Read more
Aries Spiritual Stone - Eudialyte
Eudialyte Birthstone: Aries Planet: Mars Element: Fire Chakra: Heart E... Read more
Aries Mythology
The Mythology of Aries First things first, when referring to the mythology ... Read more
Sun in Aries
Aries March 21 through April 20 An Overview of Sun Sign Characteristics for A... Read more
Bright Beltane Blessings!
The wheel turns to Beltane, also known as Mayday, marking the beginning of S... Read more
Green Aventurine
The Emotional Balancer Stone Green Aventurine is perhaps the best balancing... Read more