The Sacredness of Stillness

Some things grow only in silence.

The hardest part about slowing down isn’t the silence — it’s the discomfort that comes with it.

Stillness has a way of revealing everything we’ve been running from: the questions we’ve avoided, the feelings we’ve buried, the inner voice that’s been drowned out by meetings, metrics, and momentum.

But what if stillness isn’t the enemy?
What if it’s the invitation?

One morning during my recent PTO, I finished a good workout, made a cup of tea, and settled into real stillness — not just physical rest, but spiritual reset.

I spent time in deep meditation and devotion, letting my spirit slow down enough to breathe again. That quiet moment wasn’t empty. It was full — full of clarity, conviction, and communion with God.

And in that stillness, I was reminded:
My strength doesn’t come from striving. It comes from surrender.
It’s not my hustle that will carry me forward. It’s HIM.

Purpose doesn’t have to be chased when you let God lead you through it.

We often confuse motion with progress. But some of the most important growth happens when nothing seems to be happening at all.

• Roots grow in the dark.

• Muscles repair in rest.

• Creativity returns in silence.

💡 The Still Leader

Stillness doesn’t mean doing nothing. It means doing the inner work that fuels everything else.

Leaders who embrace stillness:

✔️ Hear before they speak
✔️ Notice patterns others miss
✔️ Create space, not just structure
✔️ Make decisions that align with values — not just outcomes

And most importantly, they build from the inside out.

🛠️ Try This

Here are a few simple ways to reclaim stillness in your week:

• Set a “no input” window — 15 minutes without phone, music, or media

• Name one thing you've been too busy to think deeply about — and sit with it

• Practice “Slow Starts” — give yourself 10 minutes before your day begins to just be

• Journal a single question: What is trying to surface in the silence?

📚 Bonus Read:

• Wintering by Katherine May — a quiet, beautiful meditation on life’s “off-seasons” and the gifts hidden inside them.

• Stillness Is the Key by Ryan Holiday — a practical case for how slowing down sharpens leaders, thinkers, and creators.

Next week in the RESTORED series:
“Rest Is a Leadership Strategy” — how margin fuels better decisions, stronger teams, and long-term impact.

Until then,
Rest well. Lead well. Trust deeply.
— DeWayne