The Sacred Art of Solitude: Recalibrating in Stillness
In a world that demands our attention at every turn, where the noise of notifications, responsibilities, and the unspoken pressure to always be on never seems to fade, I have learned to step away. Not because I don’t love people, not because I don’t enjoy engaging with the world, but because my soul requires stillness.
For over a decade, I have come to understand that my greatest moments of clarity, healing, and alignment don’t come from the chaos. They don’t emerge from busyness, from forcing, from striving. They come from the quiet.
And so, I disappear sometimes. Not to run, but to return. To recalibrate, ground myself, and realign with the rhythm of my soul.
Why I Pull Away
I used to feel guilty about needing time away from the world. But I now know that stillness is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. When I withdraw, it’s not because I’m lost, it’s because I am being found. When I go silent, it’s not because I have nothing to say, it’s because I am listening. But it’s also so much more than that.
Stillness is a Requirement for the Work I Do
As someone who works with people daily, coaching, advising, strategizing, guiding, I do not take this responsibility lightly. It is an honor to help others navigate their lives, uncover their truths, and make powerful, aligned decisions. It is sacred work, and for me to do it well, I must be clear, unbiased, tapped in, and fully present. I cannot pour from an empty cup. I cannot offer clarity if my own mind is cluttered. I cannot give my best if I have not first sat with God, sat with myself, and ensured that I am aligned. So, I take time. To be still. To pray. To meditate. To clear my own energy before stepping into sacred spaces with others. Because the work I do is not about me. It is about serving in alignment with divine wisdom.
And that requires stillness. That requires me to retreat, to listen, to recharge—so that when I show up, I am bringing the highest, clearest, most open version of myself.
Discovering the Power of Stillness
There was a time when silence felt foreign, even uncomfortable. I was used to doing, to filling the space, to responding to the world’s endless demands. But one day, I realized, What if the discomfort isn’t in the silence, but in my resistance to it?
So I leaned in.
At first, it was challenging. Sitting still made me confront the emotions I had tucked away, the truths I had ignored. But then something happened, I started to hear myself again.
The deeper I leaned into solitude, the more I uncovered peace beyond understanding. The more I sat in stillness, the more I realized, this is where healing happens.
A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that just a few moments of solitude can reduce stress levels by up to 30%. But I would argue that stillness does more than relieve stress—it brings you back to yourself.
The Challenges & Gifts of Solitude
Let’s be real, solitude isn’t always soft and poetic. Clearly!
There were moments I sat in silence, and every suppressed thought, fear, and doubt came rushing to the surface. It was messy. It was uncomfortable. But it was necessary.
Because if you don’t face yourself in solitude, you will seek distractions to avoid yourself in the world.
So, I surrendered to it. And what I found in that stillness changed everything.
I learned that my soul already carries the answers I seek. I discovered that I don’t have to force things alignment flows naturally when I’m in tune with God. I realized that the world will keep spinning whether I’m constantly available or not, so I might as well move at the pace of peace.
Stillness Is My Superpower
When I embraced solitude, I stopped reacting to life and started responding with wisdom.
I no longer rush. I no longer force.I no longer live on autopilot.
I breathe deeper. I listen more. I trust the divine unfolding of my journey.
And the best part? Creativity flourishes in the quiet.
Some of my greatest revelations, ideas, and inspirations have come in the moments where I allowed myself to just be. Without expectation. Without pressure. Just being in divine flow.
One of my favorite practices
I have learned that solitude isn’t something you stumble upon, it’s something you must intentional about cultivating
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So I created a sacred practice: Morning Stillness – Sitting in quiet, letting my soul speak before the world does. No phones, radio, television or really talking to anyone else during that raw and fertile time. Walks – Moving with the rhythm of the Earth, reconnecting with the present moment. And just recalibrating as I release and receive revelations in real time. Journaling – Capturing my revelations, my reflections, my conversations with God. Breathwork & Prayer – Releasing what is not mine to carry, receiving what is meant for me. Asking for guidance and motivation to move forward.
It is through this practice that I have found the deepest levels of self-awareness, clarity, and peace.
The Journey Continues
Solitude used to be a scary word for me, but now I look for the moments when my spirit is telling me isn’t a destination, it’s a rhythm, a way of being.
And while the world will always pull, always demand, always expect—I now know that I have permission to pause.
Because when I step away, it’s not disconnection, it’s reconnection.When I withdraw, it’s not isolation, it’s alignment.
And when I return? I return full, whole, focused, Intune, rooted in truth, and present.
So, if you ever feel overwhelmed by life’s demands, I invite you to lean into the stillness. Not just for relief, but for revelation. Not just to rest, but to realign.
Because in the quiet, you just might hear what your soul has been trying to tell you all along.
Embrace the stillness. Trust the flow. And see what unfolds.
With love and light!
-Yahminah
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