mindfulness

The Sacred Sound of Silence

I’ve learned that silence is golden. I’m not saying that to sound cliché — it’s truly, deeply golden. The world demands movement, noise, and attention. For me, silence has become a sacred and precious space. It’s in the quiet moments that I reflect and really feel my emotions fully. I’m allowed to simply exist — without judgment, without fixing, and without rushing to move past them.

When the Mind Won’t Slow Down

I have scattered thoughts that run miles a minute. My brain doesn’t like to stay still for too long, so I seize any opportunity to stop it from spinning. I crave those moments of calm. I long for peace that soothes both a loud world and a loud mind. Because truthfully, it gets exhausting trying to keep up with everyone and everything.

Choosing Isolation as a Reset, Not an Escape

For me, isolation isn’t loneliness. It’s how I reset. I’m not avoiding life; I’m slowing down and listening inward. I enjoy retreating into silence. It’s a profound experience, being able to sit and be still. It doesn’t happen often, but as a form of self-care, I try to implement it as much as possible. It helps me recenter and stabilize my mind. In those moments, I allow myself to simply be.

Ways to Embrace Stillness

Stillness isn’t always easy — especially when your mind is loud, or the world around you won’t quiet down. But like any self-care practice, it starts small and builds over time. Here are a few gentle ways to invite more silence and stillness into your life:

Recognize what is loud:

Becoming aware of environmental noise, like constant notifications, background TV, or even loud conversations, can help you intentionally carve out more peaceful space. “Tune in to what is going on around you so that you can become aware of ways to reduce unnecessary sounds that may be causing stress.” —(North Star)

Become friends with your thoughts and feelings:

It can be uncomfortable at first, but this awareness is often where healing begins. “One of the reasons we steer clear of quiet is that it means we may become aware of our thoughts and what is happening inside of us in those quiet moments.” —(North Star)

Focus on one thing at a time:

This practice brings your attention to the present, reducing mental stress and increasing calm. “Choose one thing at a time and be intentional to focus on one task. Choose quiet music while you work on it to help you focus or find a silent space.” —(North Star)

Practice meditation:

Starting with even a few minutes a day can help you feel more centered and connected. “You can use guided meditations with apps such as Headspace to help you get started, as it can feel difficult to try this out on your own right away. You may feel silly, but know that this is important for your well-being and it is worth it.” —(North Star)

The Healing Power of Gentle Activities

Taking time to do the things you enjoy is a necessary form of self-care. For me, it’s coloring, journaling, cooking — any activity that gently distracts my mind from the mental noise. Time seems to pass faster when you’re in the process of healing.

Redefining Productivity and Worth

I don’t need to be productive all the time to feel valuable. I deserve to treat myself, and for me, that means doing things that are stimulating yet relaxing. Sitting in silence is comfortable. I don’t need to be loud to be heard. Sometimes, the most powerful thing I can do is pause — and just let myself feel it all.

Learning to Sit With My Emotions

For a long time, I suppressed my feelings. I preferred numbness over confronting stressful, persistent, or intrusive thoughts. My mind meanders all over the place, and sometimes it’s difficult and exhausting to keep up with. But I’m learning to take each emotion as it comes. I’m trying to sit in the stillness — to let myself heal emotionally and physically.

“Sometimes the most powerful thing I can do is pause — and simply let myself feel it all.”

Nicole Greco

*Sources: North Star Counseling Center– The Self Care of Silence: Tips for finding quiet moments in ...

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These days, if I have any energy or let’s say the infrequent but still a huge gift of having more than a little energy, it’s funny in that I can recognize the immense difference in a blink of an eye.

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Always remember this whole hard thing called life and life transitions requires us to take on new, healthier Perspectives Always, And this is what I learned from the Headspace app is also called “Reframing” (best app in the world, at least when I used it daily in 2017 - 2019)

And I have specific, Large, photo album folders on my phone - 1 titled “Reframing Headspace” from my saved key takeaways from each Headspace course lesson I took (that Of Course I will be sharing with you in my group Resilience and Mindfulness) and I have another specific, Large, photo album folder titled “Perspectives” that Of Course I will be sharing with you in my group titled Resilience and Mindfulness)

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Take a moment to settle into your space, wherever you are.

Notice your breath.

Deep breath in through the nose, long breath out through the nose.

Repeat this two more times.

See if you can take some time to close your eyes, and try to identity 2 or 3 words that describe how you are feeling. If it feels difficult to describe, sit with it a little bit longer.

Once you've identified those feelings, set an intention for how you would like to feel for the rest of the day, and into tomorrow.

If you would like to share your experience with this mindful moment, feel free to share below!!

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There is More talk about Self-Care than the Most Critical Key to Happiness and Great Relationships of all types——-“SELF-LOVE”.

With this in-depth look at what Self-Love looks like-for your own personal growth, I would like you to take an honest look inwards and determine if you Practice Self-Love.
If you’re not, or if you’re not doing all of the bullet points given below, don’t worry— “Each morning, we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.”

As always, let’s have a great conversation about this topic below 👇 in the comments where you can use this space for your own place in your mental wellness journey. Not your mental illness journey— I am here as a friend to guide you through to the other side as much as possible—yes, that is where I stand, and the magic only happens if you let me—so how about more group members join in for your sake.

The Mighty friends that have opened themselves up to this opportunity are telling me and showing me that they are really starting to get it, and they are taking bigger, new, determined steps in their lives.

"Self-Love" refers to a deeper internal state of accepting and valuing yourself unconditionally, while "self-care" focuses on taking practical actions to maintain your physical and mental wellbeing, like getting enough sleep, eating healthy, and engaging in activities you enjoy; essentially, self-love is the mindset that drives you to practice self-care. Self-Love is the mindset too that heals the pain and keeps you in the light, Determined to keep pushing away any darkness and to stop doubting yourself.

Key points to remember:
* Self-love:
* A feeling of intrinsic worth and acceptance, regardless of circumstances
* Becoming your own best friend - treating yourself with the same respect and understanding you would give a close friend.
* Be the love you never received.
* Includes embracing your flaws
* Foundation for setting healthy boundaries and prioritizing your needs
* learn to say no when needed and clearly explain why
* Don’t seek Anyone’s validation
* Positive self-talk: Use encouraging language to speak to yourself, focusing on your strengths and accomplishments.
* Pay attention to your thoughts and feelings, recognizing negative self-talk and actively replacing it with positive affirmations/relabel upsetting thoughts
* Say something nice to yourself in the mirror — looking into your eyes & smile at yourself & say “I love you”and your name. (Yes, I actually stop myself to do this & it’s Wonderful)
* cultivate self-compassion
* Encourage Yourself
* Talk to someone you trust who *Has The Capacity To Listen*-and, Another Big Key Here is that ***Being vulnerable - completely honest and thorough- about what you’re going through with someone else is a major form of self-love because you’re taking the time to dig deep, regardless of how uncomfortable it is, And, on top of that, you’re showing yourself that you want to work out whatever’s going on with you***
* avoid comparing yourself to others
* practice gratitude
* Seek out opportunities for growth
* Creating a safe zone all your own is an act of self-love because it gives you a designated area where you can focus on your needs and emotions instead of other people’s. The key here is creating a space that feels good and peaceful when life is neither of those things.
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