Stillness Meditation: Standing Still

The basics of stillness meditation

Stillness meditation, also known as standing still meditation, is a powerful tool for cultivating inner peace and finding stillness in the midst of a chaotic world. Unlike traditional seated meditation practices, stillness meditation involves standing in one place and focusing on the present moment, without moving or fidgeting.

One of the benefits of stillness meditation is that it can help to cultivate a deeper sense of self-awareness. By standing still and focusing on the present moment, we become more attuned to our thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations. This heightened awareness can help us to identify and release negative thought patterns and emotions that may be holding us back from living our fullest lives.

Stillness meditation can also help to reduce stress and anxiety. When we are constantly on the go, our bodies and minds can become overwhelmed, leading to feelings of tension and anxiety. By taking a few moments each day to stand still and focus on the present moment, we give our minds and bodies a chance to relax and unwind, reducing stress levels and promoting a greater sense of calm.

In addition to its mental and emotional benefits, stillness meditation can also have physical benefits as well. Standing still can help to improve balance, coordination, and posture, while also strengthening the muscles in the legs, core, and feet. Over time, regular practice of stillness meditation can lead to improved overall physical health and well-being.

If you are interested in incorporating stillness meditation into your daily routine, there are a few tips to keep in mind. First, find a quiet and peaceful location where you can stand comfortably without distractions. Next, focus on your breath and try to keep your mind from wandering. You can also try incorporating mantras or affirmations into your practice to help you stay centered and focused.

Overall, stillness meditation is a powerful practice for anyone looking to cultivate greater peace, calm, and self-awareness in their daily lives. By standing still and embracing the present moment, we can find a deeper sense of connection to ourselves and the world around us.

Explanation of Energy

We are all made up of energy. Did you know this? It would take a lot more metaphysical explanation to explain how our energy moves into physical mass (our bodies), so I won’t do that right now. So, for this article, just go with the assumption that we are all energy. Sound okay with you?

We are always connected to everyone on earth. I mean, again, if you are of the belief that we are all connected (energetically) and that our physical bodies are what separate us from one another, then we are on the same page for now. So, assuming that we are all connected, then we want to realize that we are all interacting with and exchanging energy between us all the time. Certain people we love and are close with are “in our energy” more than those who are not as close. We enmesh energies often; we have empathy for our loved ones; and we have telepathy, too, with those we are close with. We historically haven’t known this on an Earth or a 3d level because we couldn’t know these things until now. Now, we are able to know this much more as the world awakens and we see more behind the veil so to speak. We are evolving spiritually and this is a WONDERFUL thing!

This means that if someone we are close to triggers us into feeling bad, angry, sad, offended, etc. then we have uncovered an energy “block” so to speak. We have felt a place inside ourselves that feels “bad.”

This is GOOD! And here’s why. When someone comes along and reminds us of our truth of the moment (I will explain this in another article), and we are triggered into what happened a long time again by someone else—usually a parent or early caregiver that we were close to—we have the opportunity to heal from that past wound or trauma.

Now, many of us likely will react instead of respond when we feel like someone has personally “attacked” us. But, because we are now learning how to respond and find more ease and peace in ourselves through healing our past pain, we can do things much more differently and more peacefully than in the past. For many, reacting can be either lashing out, yelling, abusing the person in some way, playing passive-aggressive games, or even shutting down and pretending that it really does not bother us when it does—which usually leads to a lot of resentment and will eventually have us behave passive-aggressively or lash out in anger. 

You really cannot lie to yourself. Believe it or not, even you not saying anything is a reaction because you are then attacking yourself.

But, the alternative to these things is standing still. What does this mean? Well, it simply means standing there (or sitting) allowing your feelings to be FELT: you become aware of them and let your body feel the anxiety, anger, sadness, confusion, frustration, rage, etc, that you are truly feeling in that moment—for as long as you need to.

To be in true authenticity, you really need to allow yourself to feel for as long you need to feel it ALL. And this can include crying until you feel at peace (this is a purging cry, which is very healing and releases cortisol and other stress hormones), primally screaming in your car or into a pillow, or hitting the bed with a pillow or a bat. But please do not use that bat on a person or cause any damage to property.

When you stand still in your true feelings, you balance, ground, and center again. Then, you might want to have a calm and healthy conversation with the other person if needed. Having your emotions balanced always helps you to be able to have a healthier kind of communication, resolve conflicts, and find the love again much more effectively and faster than leading with painful emotions. Also, this is when you are responding rather than reacting.

I hope this article has helped you in some way.