A strange thing can happen when you take your brain out of the stream of constant stimulation. Think about it, when was the last time you went 20 minutes without something begging for your attention? Driving doesn't count. Showering doesn't count, even if you do take 20 minute showers. I'm talking about moments of real stillness. Your brain will respond to your environment. Every once in a while (ideally everyday) you need to create an environment that let's your brain wander. https://steemitimages.com/DQmdrrfD92S68MZuUfjeq6s1rpGV8G6fychNphsZ1vHvZUY/image.png I am not telling you to become a person that sits around complaining that they have nothing to do. If you're reading this, then you're likely the kind of person who likes to fill gaps with activity. That's not a bad thing. We call that efficient time management. But what if some of those gaps could be used in more valuable ways? I won't presume to know what your inner voice will sound like, but trying to listen to mine has been a deeply enriching exercise. It's also painful sometimes. I still have a lot of unhealed shame messages. So when I allow the silence to creep in, I am often filled with sadness. It's important to remember that the sadness is there whether I let myself feel it or not. Ignoring feelings has consequences that I would rather not encounter. It is time well spent, but be prepared for some emotions to rise. Carve out the time to be still. Disengage from your screens. Stop your body from moving. Sit or lay in a place where not much of any interest is happening in front of you. Be with yourself. Then just listen. Listen and respond. Until next time, be blessed. Sam Image Source: [Path](https://unsplash.com/photos/2kc8bigeqEI) Recent Posts: [6 Questions to Leverage Your Community and Learn More About Yourself](https://steemit.com/community/@ssimkins9/6-questions-to-leverage-your-community-and-learn-more-about-yourself) [Your Brain Creates Shitty First Drafts of Reality](https://steemit.com/psychology/@ssimkins9/your-brain-creates-shitty-first-drafts-of-reality) [How to Know if Your Job is Killing You](https://steemit.com/psychology/@ssimkins9/how-to-know-if-your-job-is-killing-you) [You Need Your Tribe to Expand Your Perspective](https://steemit.com/community/@ssimkins9/you-need-your-tribe-to-expand-your-perspective) [Your Screen Time is Ruining Your Kids' Playtime](https://steemit.com/parenting/@ssimkins9/your-screen-time-is-ruining-your-kids-playtime) [We Are More Similar Than Different](https://steemit.com/psychology/@ssimkins9/we-are-more-similar-than-different) Clink here: [Steem Follower](https://steemfollower.com/?r=10513) to get votes and find great content to upvote. Clink here: [Steem Engine](https://steemengine.net/join?r=1350) to get followers and find great accounts to follow. [

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