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Brooke Carver's avatar

My favorite line in the newsletter is “stillness is the ultimate state to manifest faster than normal.” That really caught my attention. I’ve often tried to force clarity when I feel stuck but I’m seeing it’s better to do less and notice more. I’m gonna download the Jordan Peterson book too. I’ve heard it’s a great read. Thank you for the useful tips today Idris Elijah and have a great weekend!

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Idris Elijah's avatar

There’s so much truth to it, so glad you caught it. Couldn’t have said better myself. It really is better to do less and notice more. I hope you love the book as much as I did. And thank you, I hope you have a great weekend too! 😊🙌🏾

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Brian Robert's avatar

As someone who has spent years caught in cycles of overthinking and what-ifs, your newsletter helped me see that even in the chaos I can return to the breath and find calm. I’ve been thinking about stillness recently and appreciate you talking about taking 7 steps forward and 3 steps back. Ups and downs are part of growth. “What can I control, and what is outside my control?” is what I’ll most remember from this newsletter. Great advice for us all. Thank you Idris!

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Idris Elijah's avatar

Exactly! The key to overcoming chaos and gaining perspective to get out of it is to find calm. A stillness if you will. It all starts with the breath and self-awareness. Indeed ups and downs are part of growth. Great takeaway also, Brian. You’ll do great things as your journey progresses. I know it. You’re so welcome 😊🙌🏾

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Jody Freedman's avatar

I mentioned not long ago that I’m now practicing yoga so I really appreciated how you framed mindfulness beyond just sitting meditation. The gentle return to breath is the heart of every vinyasa flow. Your newsletter reminded me that stillness isn’t always silent or still. It’s presence, even in movement. I’m inspired to deepen my off-the-mat awareness now Idris Elijah!

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Idris Elijah's avatar

Great takeaway Jody! Stillness isn’t just stillness and silence but indeed also movement and recognition of it. Kudos to you for recognizing this and committing to awareness off the mat. 🙌🏾🙂

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Maria Santos's avatar

This was a lovely nudge back towards me learning that I don’t have to think my way out of worry. Whether it’s about my job or if I’m being the best mom I can be. I can breathe my way into stillness. I’ve started pausing during the day just to check in with my breath and it’s been helping a lot. Very grateful for the reminder today Idris Elijah!

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Idris Elijah's avatar

That’s great Maria, so great! And I’m grateful for your readership. Hearing about your growth really warms my heart, and makes all this worth it. Keep up the outstanding work! 🙌🏾😊

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