Stillness allowed me to befriend my shadows, sit with them in solitude, and unlock a sense of presence. I noticed the pain that lingered and the heartbreak I harbored. And for the first time in a while, all this newfound time allowed me to notice my childlike curiosities, my quirks, my hobbies, my small pleasures, and my profound joy. Stillness opens an awareness of our aliveness. Presence allows us to remember who we are.
