The alchemy of stillness and activity: it's always right

When is the right time for active doing, and when is it time to rest and reconnect with your inner stillness and peace?

The alchemy of activity and stillness dissolves the boundaries between these two states.

Because sometimes, activity is actually stagnation—and stillness is actually movement. This means: keeping yourself artificially busy and believing you must do even more to reach your goal can actually distract you from your true path.

Conversely, consciously stepping into stillness—taking a break or meditating—can be a form of progress. This inner stillness, this supposed standstill, allows you to gain clarity again and remember who you truly are. That, too, is a form of active doing, even if it doesn't look like it from the outside.

Nothing is right, nothing is wrong. In truth, these two states are here to show you that you actually cannot miss your destination. That’s why it’s not so important which exact path you choose to take.

Everything can move you forward—or even lead you to your goal—when you walk your path from a state of abundance, joy, and lightness. Then even apparent obstacles are no longer a reason to despair or give up.

This card may also be a sign that you’re currently feeling impatient about something or wondering when something will finally shift or move forward. If it seems like nothing is progressing: don’t be fooled. It’s very possible that a lot is happening—just not yet visible to you. Trust that this phase of apparent stillness is exactly right and use it to gather your strength. Very soon, the tide may completely turn.

The message and the image on this card are based on my original oil painting "The Alchemy of Stillness and Activity" from the "Alchemy" series. If you like the message and image, you have the opportunity to bring them permanently into your everyday life - either as a painting or on various everyday objects:

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