Apr 22 • General discussion
Why I’ve Been Quiet This Week
Hey brothers, just wanted to drop in and share something real with you.
I had surgery on my nose last week, and recovery has had me sitting still, resting, not operating at my full capacity.
And to be honest, that part was harder than the surgery itself.
It wasn’t that I felt unworthy of rest. I’ve done a lot of work on that.
But I’m just not used to it.
Stillness felt foreign.
Not being productive brought up some old noise in my head.
Because for a long time, I tied my value to how much I could get done.
Even though I know that’s not true anymore, those patterns still show up.
Sitting still with myself this week forced me to face that again.
No distractions
No forward motion
Just breath, presence, and the uncomfortable silence of not doing
It reminded me how different it is to understand something in your head versus feeling it in your body when the moment hits.
I’m easing back into things now, and I feel more grounded because of it.
More aware. More committed to letting stillness be part of the work too.
What’s something you’ve had to unlearn that still creeps in when life forces you to slow down?
Drop your thoughts below. I’d love to hear.
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Why I’ve Been Quiet This Week
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