Hello, soul friends 🌙
In a world that’s always rushing, it’s easy to feel like you’re constantly running just to keep up. But here’s the secret: you don’t need hours of meditation to feel grounded. Sometimes, a single minute is enough.
🌿 A Little Story
There’s a Zen saying:
“You should sit in meditation for twenty minutes a day — unless you’re too busy. Then you should sit for an hour.”
It sounds funny, right? But there’s truth in it. The busier we are, the more we need to pause. Even if it’s not twenty minutes — even if it’s just sixty seconds.
🕰️ One-Minute Pause Practice
Here’s something you can try right now (yep, while you’re reading this):
Put your phone down for a moment.
Close your eyes.
Inhale slowly through your nose for 4 seconds.
Hold that breath for 4 seconds.
Exhale gently for 6 seconds.
That’s it. One minute. Notice how your shoulders relax? How your thoughts feel a little lighter? That’s the power of pausing.
🌌 Why It Matters
When you pause, you create space. And in that space, clarity appears. You reconnect with yourself, with the present moment, with the rhythm of your own breath.
It’s not about stopping life. It’s about learning to walk with it — instead of being dragged by it.
đź’« Your Invitation
So, here’s my invitation to you: find one minute today to pause.
Not tomorrow. Not next week. Today.
And if this practice resonates, I’ll be sharing more ways to bring mindfulness into your daily life right here on Star Soul Guide.
🌿 With love and stillness,
Selene Starling