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"Be still and know." – Psalm 46:10
I used to think stillness was a luxury I couldn't afford. There was always something to do, someone to respond to, another box to check. But the busier I got, the more disconnected I felt from myself, from God, and from the truth I knew was buried somewhere beneath all the noise.
It wasn't until I forced myself to sit still that I realized I'd been running from the very thing I needed most. Silence. And in that silence? I finally heard myself again.
Spiritual awareness begins with stillness. It's in the quiet moments when we're not performing, producing, or overcoming the day's obstacles. That's when we can hear God's voice, connect with our inner truth, and trust the intuition that's been guiding us all along.
But here's what I've learned: spiritual awareness isn't separate from emotional intelligence. It's actually the foundation of it.
Black Lady Health Tip ❤️‍🩹
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this is your reminder to prioritize your health. Early detection saves lives. If it's been a while since your last mammogram or self-exam, schedule it now. And if you have a sister, mother, or friend who needs this nudge, send this to her.
Self-awareness includes knowing your body, listening to it, and taking action when something feels off. Your intuition about your physical health matters too. Don't ignore it.
For resources on breast cancer screening and prevention, visit cancer.org or talk to your healthcare provider.
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The Connection Between Stillness and Self-Awareness
Self-awareness is the bedrock of emotional intelligence, and studies have shown that mindfulness practices like stillness, prayer, and meditation directly strengthen this foundation. Think about it. How can you truly know yourself if you've never gotten quiet enough to listen?
Stillness strips away the noise. It removes the distractions, the personas, the survival modes we operate in. And what's left? The real you. The you that God sees. The you that your intuition has been trying to protect and guide all along.
Spiritual Awareness and The Mirror Method
Last week, we talked about situational awareness; understanding your environment and how it affects your emotions. This week, we're going inward. Because once you understand what's happening around you, you need to understand what's happening within you.
My Mirror Method shows you your emotional blueprint. But spiritual awareness helps you interpret it with truth. Studies show that meditation and stillness practices significantly improve emotional regulation, emotional awareness, and stress management. These are all key components of emotional intelligence.
When you combine the two (emotional intelligence assessment results and a spiritually aware heart), you're not just seeing data. You're hearing what needs to heal. You're trusting your intuition about what to do next.
This is how you move from self-awareness to self-transformation. And it all starts with being still.
✍🏾Journal Prompt
When was the last time you got truly still—no phone, no distractions, just you and God? What are you afraid you might hear if you stopped moving long enough to listen?
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💪🏾Challenge Yourself
This week, practice 5 minutes of stillness each morning. Sit quietly, breathe, and ask: "God, what do I need to know today?"
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💅🏾Affirmation
I am still enough to hear God's voice. I trust my inner truth. My intuition guides me toward my highest good.
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Spiritual awareness isn't separate from emotional intelligence. It's the soil where it grows. When you get still enough to hear God's voice, your inner truth, and your intuition, you become self-aware in the deepest sense. And that awareness? It's the starting point for every transformation in health, wealth, and love.
If you're ready to see your emotional blueprint with clarity and hear what your inner wisdom has been trying to tell you, The Mirror Method is your next step. Until next time, remember all you've read on our theme of self-awareness and continue to take care of yourself.
With love,
Ingrid
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