Stillness | Iii.1

: Stillness is not a state of sleep or "spacing out." It is a state of heightened alertness where you are fully present but not actively engaged in discursive thinking. Why Stillness Can Feel Challenging

To move from a conceptual understanding to a "whole-body realization," Tolle and other contemplative practices suggest several methods: Stillness III.1

: Awareness of stillness often starts with noticing the small gaps between your thoughts. As you focus on these gaps, they naturally widen, and the stillness becomes more palpable. : Stillness is not a state of sleep or "spacing out