Sometimes, the best way to figure out your next steps is not to move at all. In today’s chat, we're diving into a thought-provoking poem by David Wagner that kicks off with the line, “Stand still.” It’s a gentle nudge to remind us that in a world where we’re always hustling and bustling, taking a moment to just pause can actually be the smartest move we can make. We often get caught up in the idea of being our own GPS, but sometimes we need to stop, look around, and let the world show us what’s next. So, if you're feeling a little lost or overwhelmed, join me as we explore the beauty of standing still and how it can lead to clarity in our chaotic lives. Trust me, it’s a refreshing perspective you won’t want to miss!
Takeaways:
Standing still can sometimes be the best way to figure out our next steps.
David Wagner's poem reminds us that we often feel lost, but we're not alone.
In a world that promotes hustle, pausing can reveal valuable insights about our surroundings.
Nature teaches us to be calm; rivers flow and winds shift without panic, so should we.
The trees ahead and the bushes beside you are not lost.
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That's the opening line of a poem by David Wagner, and it just might be the best advice I've ever read for anyone unsure of what to do next.
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We're trained to move, to plan, to hustle.
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I'm certainly guilty of that.
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But what if the way forward starts by standing still?
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Wagner says, you're not the map.
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The place is hard to hear in a world that tells us to be our own gps, sometimes the smartest move is to pause and look around and ask, what is this place trying to show me?
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It's hard to do, but rivers flow, winds shift, and nature doesn't panic.
