“If the mind is disciplined, the heart turns quickly from fear to love.” -John Cage
“Stillness is what aims the archer’s arrow. It inspires new ideas. It sharpens perspective and illuminates connections. It slows the ball down so that we might hit it. It generates a vision, helps us resist the passions of the mob, makes space for gratitude and wonder.” -Ryan Holiday, book Stillness Is The Key
“All of humanity’s problems stem from a person’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” -Blaise Pascal
Stillness
leads to…
Loving Thoughts
which lead to…
Loving Actions
which lead to…
Peace.
An imperfect acronym to remember this would be “Stillap.”
Or for you visual learners (“Stillap! Hey Stillap!!)…

P.S. – This scene.