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Many of us avoid stillness at all costs. Perhaps we are afraid of what we will find. This gives rise to the entertainment mentality in which we are constantly looking for some kind of distraction or entertainment. As soon as one activity is finished, or even before it is finished, we look for something to eat or drink, we check our e-mail or surf the net, we make a phone call or rush off to do something else. However, we do not simply sit still, not even for a moment, and just rest with ourselves and the present moment.

This condition is a problem. The danger is that we lose touch with ourselves. Stresses and internal emotions can build up without us becoming aware of them.

The solution is simple but does require some discipline. At the end of an activity, simply rest in the stillness for a few seconds. Those few moments of stillness between each activity can make an enormous difference to our day, allowing us to lead more productive, fulfilling, and happy lives.