Episode 390: The Power of Just Being - Why Stillness Is Your Secret Tool For Life Balance

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Episode Number: 390

Episode Title: The Power of Just Being: Why Stillness is Your Secret Tool for Life Balance

This soul-nurturing episode explores the transformative power of making space for stillness in our busy lives. Host Pascale Gibon shares personal insights and practical wisdom about the importance of "just being" in a world that constantly pushes us to "keep doing."

Podcast Highlights:

[01:13] Introduction to the concept of "just being" and why it matters

[01:47] Client's story about the struggle with constant doing

[02:39] First Key Insight: Losing our power as conscious observers

[03:26] Second Key Insight: The chase vs. the embrace

[04:10] Guided breathing exercise for present-moment awareness

[05:15] Third Key Insight: Calming the overthinking mind

[06:16] Heart-centred Eisenhower Matrix explanation

[06:57] Fourth Key Insight: Reconnecting with deep peace

[07:53] Final thoughts and invitation to practice stillness

Connect with Pascale Gibon:

Website: www.pascalegibon.com

Email: [email protected]

Episode Summary:

This episode delves into four transformative insights about the power of stillness and its essential role in creating life balance. Through relatable personal stories, practical exercises, and heart-centred wisdom, Pascale guides listeners to understand the profound impact of making space for 'just being' in their daily lives.

Table of Contents:

1. From Observer to Participant

2. The Lost Art of Being Present

3. Breaking Free from the Chase

4. Managing Mind Overwhelm

5. Finding Deep Peace

Detailed Discussion:

From Observer to Participant

When caught in the cycle of constant doing, we lose our power as conscious observers of our lives. This section discusses shifting from automatic pilot to mindful awareness, including practical exercises for checking in with ourselves and recognising signs of depletion or fulfilment.

The Lost Art of Being Present

In our modern world, we've lost touch with the simple yet profound practice of being present. This section explores this loss and inspires us to reclaim our ability to be present. Through real-life examples and client stories, we understand the importance of being present in our lives.

Breaking Free from the Chase

Here, we explore the distinction between purposeful action and frantic chasing and techniques for finding balance. Special attention is given to the guided breathing exercise that helps ground us in the present moment.

Managing Mind Overwhelm

This section introduces the heart-centred adaptation of the Eisenhower Matrix, offering a compassionate approach to task management that honours productivity and peace. Explanation of each quadrant and how to apply it with grace and intention.

Finding Deep Peace

The final section explores the physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits of allowing ourselves to experience true relaxation and peace. Includes practical suggestions for incorporating moments of stillness into daily life.

Conclusion:

The episode wraps up by emphasising that making space for stillness isn't just a luxury - it's essential for maintaining balance, clarity, and joy in our lives.

Key takeaways include:

- The importance of regular check-ins with ourselves

- Simple breathing techniques for instant grounding

- A heart-centred approach to task management

- The transformative power of conscious stillness

- Practical ways to incorporate "being" into daily life

Remember: Even five minutes of conscious stillness can create ripples of peace throughout your entire day. Peace isn't about adding another task to your list; it's about permitting yourself to be.

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Meet Pascale, the Founder of The Everyday Life Balance Show, author and "Freedom Coach," your ultimate guide to achieving your vision and fulfilling your dreams faster than you ever thought possible.

With an unwavering dedication to empowering women in life transitions, Pascale possesses an innate ability to catalyze transformative change. Her mission is to guide women on a profound journey of self-discovery, enabling them to unlock their true potential and align their soul's purpose with their everyday lives.

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FULL TRANSCRIPT

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Hello, beautiful souls, and welcome to another soul-nurturing episode of the Everyday Life Balance Show. I'm your host, Pascale Gibon, and I'm so grateful you're here with me today, taking this precious moment to pause and reflect.

In our fast-paced world where we're constantly running from one commitment to the next, juggling countless responsibilities, there's something vital that often gets overlooked – something that my heart is calling me to share with you today: the sacred art of just being.

Yes, you heard that right: taking time just to be, to breathe, to exist without the weight of doing.

How do you like this idea?

Recently, one of my beautiful clients opened her heart to me, sharing how foreign the concept of stillness felt to her. The moment she opens her eyes each morning, she's already mentally racing through her to-do list, her body tensing with the anticipation of another packed day. Her story might feel familiar to many of you, and it touched me deeply because it reflects a broader pattern I've been witnessing in our modern lives.

Let me share four valuable insights about what happens when we don't make space for being.

As we slow down together, let's explore the first key shift that can help you achieve greater ease and alignment in your life.

1. Losing Your Power As A Conscious Observer

First, when caught in the cycle of constant doing, we lose our power as conscious observers of our own lives. Think about it: How are you doing? What are you doing beneath all those activities? Does your soul feel nourished or depleted? Are you enjoying your days, or has resentment crept in? If this resonates, I invite you to pause and check in with yourself. Place a gentle hand on your heart and ask: "Am I truly fulfilled?"

Take a moment, beautiful soul. Close your eyes and consider whether you are moving through your day consciously or on autopilot.

When we're not consciously observing our lives, it's easy to get swept up in the current of life, the constant chase, and forget the miracle of the present moment. That leads us to the second insight I want to share: how often we find ourselves chasing life instead of embracing it.

2. The Chase vs. The Embrace

As we run against time, we fail to appreciate each moment. Taking time just to be allows us to savour the moment. There's a difference between pursuing goals with intention and frantically racing from one task to another. If this is you, stay still for a moment. Let's practise together this breathing exercise right now:

Take four deep, soul-filling breaths.

Hold this precious breath for four counts, and

Release it slowly for four counts.

Now, feel how this simple practice can ground you in the present moment.

Place your hand over your heart for a moment. Breathe gently and ask yourself: Am I rushing toward some distant happiness, or am I allowing myself to savour the sacred beauty of right now? You are not falling behind. You are exactly where you need to be, for everything unfolds in perfect timing when we allow life to embrace us, too.

A new clarity emerges as we gently shift from the endless chase into a more present embrace. We begin to sense a new kind of quiet. Yet even here, another challenge often arises: the busy mind. Let's explore how overthinking can cloud our inner clarity and how we can return to a state of gentle trust instead.

3. Calming The Overthinking Mind

Third, our precious minds become overwhelmed with constant thinking about the next thing, the next goal and milestone. Now, could you take a deep breath with me? Feel the stillness beneath the mind's chatter. Beneath the busy mind lives a steady, unwavering wisdom. When analysis paralysis overwhelms you, return to your breath and heart. Remember that you already hold the answers you seek.

You'd love my heart-centred adaptation of the Eisenhower Matrix to calm the overthinking mind. Let's approach our tasks with both wisdom and love.

Here is how you can prioritise your tasks:

Urgent and important: Do these tasks in full presence.

Important but not urgent: Schedule these with intention

Urgent but not important: Delegate with grace

Neither urgent nor important: Release with love.

Let's move into the final insight today.

4. Choosing Peace

The final insight and perhaps the most poignant observation is that we lose touch with the exquisite feeling of deep peace and relaxation. When we finally allow ourselves to be, it's like a gentle wave of relief washing over our entire being. The tension in our shoulders melts away, our breathing deepens, and we most beautifully reconnect with our authentic selves.

Take a deep breath. Let go of the rush. Let go of the pressure. You are not in a race. You are unfolding, blossoming, one precious moment at a time. You need to trust the rhythm of your soul, for it knows the way, even when the mind gets impatient.

Dear beautiful listener, I want to encourage you to reclaim your relationship with stillness. If meditation was once your sanctuary and you've drifted away, consider this your loving invitation to return. Even five or ten minutes of conscious being can create ripples of peace throughout your entire day.

Remember, you deserve this gift of presence. Your well-being isn't just about doing all the right things but creating space to exist, breathe, and be. I invite you, this very day, to carve out a few sacred minutes simply to be. Rest your busy mind, open your tender heart, and listen to the quiet wisdom within. It's waiting for you.

Until next time, I'm sending you lots of love and radiant light. May you find those precious moments just to be, knowing that you're nurturing your soul's most profound wisdom in your stillness.