“Your Daily Dose” is a quick two minute read packed with bite-sized wisdom from all the great teachers. But you could also choose to turn it into something more… a powerful daily practice for personal growth. Give it a try!
A message from today’s meditation:
Our teacher this week is Eckhart Tolle, but to drive his message home today, I’ve included a thought from Alan Watts as well:
“Wisdom comes with the ability to be still. Just look and listen. No more is needed.” – Eckhart Tolle
“You have a treasure within you that is infinitely greater than anything the world can offer.” – Eckhart Tolle
“To really do nothing, with perfection, is as difficult as doing everything.” – Alan Watts
Doing nothing? Being still? No more is needed?
Years ago this confused me and sounded quite unproductive. It sounded too much like an attempt to escape reality and run away from responsibilities. And the truth is that when people first start out with meditation and/or any inner journey, it often is an attempt to escape… escape the insane pressure of trying to be a responsible adult human. While no matter how hard you try to really show up, it feels as though the only effect you’re having is to dig deeper into the hole you’re already standing in.
The initial release of pressure by turning away from “the world” and becoming still can feel quite soothing temporarily, but it doesn’t change the reality of what you have to face when you get up from your meditation does it? The escape is always only a temporary reprieve. No matter what modality you choose as your escape – you can run, but you really cannot hide.
You are here in this world right now, and the only sustainable solution is to find a new way in which to stand and face the world around you without the need to run. A new way to see yourself in this world.
And this is the truth that I have found in all of the quotes above –
The wisdom that comes from the ability to be still. Discovering inside of that stillness the truth of what really is inside of you. Blessing your brain and body with moments of real presence to do nothing, with perfection.
It takes time, but what you’re doing in a practice of stillness is you are soaking. You’re allowing your mind to soak in the bathtub of your soul. And sure, you have to keep jumping out and go play human too, but come back often. Don’t wait too long. Within this soaking there is a softening happening. A separation of old, hard layers that were never the real you. And an absorbing too… absorbing the truth of who you are until this knowing has soaked all the way into your bones! With these new bones you will stand differently in this world. With no need to run and hide because you will really see YOU. And when you see yourself differently, you will speak to yourself differently, and also to everyone around you.
This new view is called clarity and has shown me how wrong I was years ago. This journey is THE most productive thing that you can do because your clarity will show you exactly where to apply your energy and where to remove your attention and take a step back.
It was never about just doing nothing but about finding the “wisdom to know the difference”, to know when to be still, go within, take your foot off the accelerator… and when to rise, when to take the next bold step forward, jamming the pedal down hard on the floorboards!
Guiding mantras:
- “I trust that stillness is not wasted time but sacred preparation for purposeful action.”
- “I am learning to distinguish between escaping and resting, between running away and coming home.”
- “My clarity deepens each time I return to stillness, showing me where to apply my energy.”
- “I am softening into my authentic self, releasing layers that were never really me.”
Today’s meditation is all about cultivating your ability to listen to the wisdom that you have in abundance.
Come and soak in the bathtub of your soul. Be still and know…
Have a beautiful day!
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: The serenity prayer.
Today’s LIVE meditation
https://youtu.be/IRAXrr7WfAU 2026
https://youtu.be/eBeuraV70cc 2025
https://youtu.be/JElZKIOOZoY 2024
https://youtu.be/-C1Vpxv7Ra0 2022
Practice the “Daily Dose”
Let’s put it into practice! Choose what works for you – daily, once a week or whenever inspiration strikes. Putting pen to paper wires the neural pathways that will create your new habits.
1 – Affirmation
Write down your favourite affirmation on a sticky note and place it somewhere that you’ll be able to see it the whole day.
- “I trust that stillness is not wasted time but sacred preparation for purposeful action.”
- “I am learning to distinguish between escaping and resting, between running away and coming home.”
- “My clarity deepens each time I return to stillness, showing me where to apply my energy.”
- “I am softening into my authentic self, releasing layers that were never really me.”
2 – A moment of reflection
Use today’s question as a journal prompt. If you don’t have the time to sit down and write, just take a moment to reflect on your response.
Reflecting on your relationship with stillness: When you think about “doing nothing” or being still, what emotions arise? Write about whether stillness feels like escape, or lazy indulgence, or something else entirely like a return home to regroup and recover. How has your perception of rest and stillness evolved over time?
3 – Quotes to share
Send a quote to someone who needs it, or share them all on social media to spread the good vibes!
4 – Q&A for deeper learning
Read through the questions and answers and write down at least one “aha moment” that clicked for you.
Q1: Isn’t meditation and stillness just another form of escapism?
Initially, it can be—and that’s okay. Many people come to stillness practices seeking relief from overwhelming pressure. The difference emerges with consistency. Escapism keeps you stuck in patterns of avoidance; genuine stillness transforms you so you can face life differently. True stillness isn’t about avoiding reality but about developing the clarity and strength to engage with it more authentically.
Q2: How is “doing nothing” productive if I have real responsibilities and deadlines?
Stillness isn’t about abandoning your responsibilities; it’s about gaining the clarity to handle them wisely. When you regularly practice stillness, you develop the wisdom to know where to focus your energy and where you’re wasting it. This clarity often makes you more effective and less scattered in meeting your actual responsibilities, rather than spinning your wheels on everything at once.
Q3: How long does it take before stillness practices actually create change?
This varies for everyone, but the metaphor of “soaking” is key—change happens gradually through consistent practice, not overnight. You might notice small shifts within weeks (better sleep, less reactivity), but the deeper transformation of “new bones”—fundamentally changing how you see yourself and stand in the world—typically unfolds over months and years of regular practice.
Q4: What if I can’t quiet my mind during stillness? Does that mean I’m doing it wrong?
A busy mind doesn’t mean you’re failing. Stillness isn’t about achieving a blank mind; it’s about changing your relationship with your thoughts. You’re “soaking” even when thoughts are present. The practice is in returning your attention to the present moment again and again, not in achieving perfect silence. Over time, the softening happens regardless.
Q5: How do I know when to be still versus when to take action?
This is the “wisdom to know the difference” that comes from the practice itself. As you develop clarity through regular stillness, you’ll find yourself naturally recognizing when you’re acting from anxiety versus authentic purpose, when you need rest versus when you need to push forward. It becomes less about following rules and more about trusting your inner knowing.
Q6: Can stillness practices help with anxiety and overwhelm, or do I need therapy instead?
This isn’t an either/or situation. Stillness practices can be incredibly helpful for managing anxiety and overwhelm, providing tools for self-regulation and perspective. However, they complement rather than replace professional therapy, especially for clinical anxiety or trauma. Many people find the combination of both inner practices and professional support most effective.
Q7: What if my life circumstances genuinely don’t allow time for regular stillness practice?
Start smaller than you think necessary. Even two minutes of intentional stillness can be the start of “soaking in the bathtub of your soul.” The practice isn’t about lengthy sessions but about consistency—returning often, even briefly. Also, examine whether “no time” is objectively true or if it reflects how you’ve been conditioned to prioritize everything except yourself. Sometimes the belief that we can’t spare time for stillness is precisely the pattern that stillness can help us see clearly.