Take the long way home in silence, no podcast, no playlist. Whatever surfaces in that quiet has been waiting in line.
STILLNESS
WHAT THIS MEANS
Whatever surfaces on an unfilled walk has generally been queuing for a while. The thoughts that matter are slow and do not shout, so they lose to a podcast every single time, and then they wait, and then they turn up at three in the morning instead. Giving them a slot while you are awake is simply the cheaper arrangement.
Take the long route home once this week with nothing in your ears. Do not try to steer the thinking anywhere. Whatever shows up first has probably been waiting longest.
A QUESTION TO SIT WITH
What has been waiting in line for your quiet walk home?
MORE IN SOLITUDE & SELF-KNOWLEDGE
- Ask your future self a question, then sit quiet long enough for an answer. You’ll be surprised what you already know.
- Before you post something, ask yourself who you’re hoping sees it. The answer is usually revealing.
- Who are you when the uniform comes off after a shift? That person needs attention too.
Free, with nothing to buy inside it.