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Sukhpreet Kaur

Reflection

Stillness

Cut the desire for many things out of your heart and so prevent your mind being dispersed and your stillness lost.

— Abba Evagrius

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Why this matters:

Stillness is compromised by the fragmentation of our attention. Every ‘want’ is a tether that pulls our mind in a different direction. By simplifying our desires, we gather our scattered energy back into a singular, peaceful point of presence.

Psychological Lens

This quote offers a moment for self-reflection: notice what it brings up in your thoughts, body, relationships, and choices.

Reflection Prompt

What part of your life does this quote describe most clearly right now?

💡 Tiny Practice

Actionable Step

Write the quote in your own words, then name one small behavior it invites today.

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