The mind creates the past and the future; in stillness you find the eternal Now.
Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
Beyond external noise and internal chatter, there is a silent space. When we remain in it, life reveals itself as it truly is: luminous, simple, unlimited.
The Presence in Stillness it is a quality of consciousness that appears when the incessant internal dialogue ceases and we stop projecting ourselves into the past or the future. It is not simply a matter of being relaxed, nor of “going blank”; it is a state of serene alertness in which the mind stops interfering with interpretations and judgments, and experience manifests itself with unusual clarity. In that stillness, everyday stimuli—the distant sound of a bell, the touch of clothing on the skin, the light filtering through a window—take on a depth that normally goes unnoticed.
This inner silence is not a withdrawal from the world; on the contrary, it connects us more intimately with reality. The body responds by releasing micro-muscular tensions, breathing becomes expansive, and the nervous system abandons its state of constant alertness. Paradoxically, by suspending the impulse to “do,” we find the genuine source of conscious action: from that presence, our actions cease to be automatic reactions and become fresh, creative, and compassionate responses.
Practicing presence in stillness involves giving yourself permission to pause: sit for a few minutes, observe the coming and going of your breath, feel the weight of your body in the chair. At first, distractions arise—memories, plans, discomforts—but by not feeding them, they dissipate like clouds. Then we perceive an inner space that is not empty, but full of potential; a stable foundation from which thoughts and emotions emerge without us having to cling to them.
With continued practice, that stillness extends beyond the meditation cushion: we walk, work, or converse with an underlying sense of spaciousness. Everyday life becomes our teacher, reminding us that each moment holds the opportunity to return to that silent pulse. We discover that existing does not require adding anything extraordinary, but rather fully attending to what is already happening here and now.
From ancient India to Western mystics, stillness has been recognized as an essential inner space for understanding the deepest reality.
In Eastern traditions, this dimension has been described as the core of meditation and self-knowledge, the gateway to wisdom and inner clarity. In the West, from contemplative monks to contemporary thinkers, it has also been identified as a direct connection to our essence.
Great teachers have agreed on its importance, although they have used different languages to express it: Nisargadatta called it “the perfume of the real”, highlighting its subtle but omnipresent quality. Eckhart Tolle referred to it as “the stillness behind every thought”, emphasizing that it exists beyond the continuous flow of the discursive mind. Mooji, for his part, defines it as “the consciousness that observes without identifying", indicating that it is not about creating something new, but about discovering what has always been there, hidden behind everyday distractions.
Thus, stillness is not a complex spiritual achievement, but rather the simple and powerful revelation of our most authentic nature.
When we pay sustained attention to the present moment, the body responds by releasing subtle tensions that we tend to accumulate without realizing it. The shoulders relax, the jaw softens, and the facial muscles stop contracting imperceptibly. The nervous system, accustomed to the frenetic pace of everyday life, finds the opportunity to regulate itself, moving from a state of constant alertness to a deep sense of balance and inner calm.
On a mental level, stillness allows the mind to stop compulsively narrating memories of the past or anticipations of the future, thus breaking the cycle of continuous stress generated by recurring thoughts. Anxiety is reduced and mental clarity is increased, which promotes more conscious decisions and less automatic responses.
In this inner silence, an inner space emerges that usually goes unnoticed: the spiritual dimension. It is then that we experience a deeper and more authentic connection with ourselves, beyond words and concepts.
This spiritual experience cannot be fully described; it simply has to be lived, and it is precisely in this unfiltered living that the harmonious integration between body, mind, and spirit becomes tangible.
It's not about adding complex practices, but rather removing distractions. Take a conscious pause before responding to a message, feel your feet firmly on the ground while you work, or spend three minutes observing your breathing: every micro-space of stillness strengthens your ability to remain present.
Over time, stillness ceases to be a “special moment” and becomes the continuous backdrop of everyday life. And for those who wish to deepen this experience, there is the possibility of sharing it in guided spaces where presence deepens naturally.
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