Still Life

Still Life provides the tools and techniques you need to Get Still. Digitally and in-person, coming this Fall.

01/14/2025

First and foremost, we hope you are safe and finding strength during this incredibly challenging time in Los Angeles. Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the fires. We are deeply saddened for you and your loved ones. 💔

We sat down with Jim to ask his advice on navigating fear, anxiety, and worry in overwhelming moments like these. His insights are profound, and we’ll be sharing his answers to a few questions throughout the week.

In the meantime, we invite you to take a moment of Stillness. Linked in our bio is a long-form YouTube video where Jim guides you through getting Still — for anyone who needs a moment to breathe, reconnect, and find inner strength.

Stronger Still, together 🕊️

10/07/2024

Check and prepare important communication with these three layers:

1️⃣ Truthfulness
It all starts with the facts. Truthful communication means being accurate and precise. What you share should be verifiable, free from errors, and delivered with integrity. No fluff, just truth.

2️⃣ Awareness
Every message comes with a context. Recognize your own biases, understand your audience’s perspective, and present information in a way that’s considerate of how it can be interpreted. Communication is not just about what you say but how it’s received.

3️⃣ Openness
True openness goes beyond sharing the basics—it’s about being fully transparent. This means revealing all relevant details, including the ones that might be uncomfortable. It’s the willingness to be vulnerable and honest in every aspect.

👉 Still Truthful, Aware and Open... Acronym fully intentional. It's the only way. 😏

10/05/2024

To truly understand yourself, you must step back from the stories you tell about who you are. But self-discovery doesn’t happen in isolation—you need to live, experience, and engage with your own life.

10/04/2024

Don't let anything get between you and whatever it is that ignites your soul. Resistance and obstacles are there to help you grow into the person you need to become. Otherwise, you'd be an imposter in your own dream.

Whatever you’re doing, be Still, but don’t stop.

10/02/2024

… Your body and mind will become clear and you will realize the unity of all things.”

As the founder of the Soto school of Zen, Dogen’s words guide us to reflect deeply and listen to the wisdom already inside us. His teachings often take time to fully grasp, as you need to test them in life. Often his words mature with you. As you grow, so does your understanding.

This isn’t about rejecting advice from others—it’s about learning to trust that inner voice, even when it’s hard. Honoring that wisdom may be challenging, but your heart will always be at peace when you do.

Grateful to be back on IG with you all.

Still Alive 💫

04/11/2024

Think about Stillness in 3 forms:

1. The state 🧘
2. The practice 🌿
3. The act 🌟

The state of Stillness is just that — a state.

It's a state of total presence and awareness of the here and now.

Maintaining the state is a practice.

By building Stillness into your routine, you can access that state whenever you need it.

The act is summoning Stillness in real time.

When you do, you bring unbroken focus and observation of the present moment to the moments (and people) in your day that deserve it the most. that deserve it the most.

10/26/2022

Filter biases + perception through the present moment 🌿🍃

That’s where you find Stillness 💚

10/24/2022

From the present moment, negative emotions do not exist.

By grounding yourself where your feet are you find a path forward in any moment 🌿🍃

10/19/2022

Questions from the present moment ❓🔎

10/17/2022

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10/14/2022

“The one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.”

— Rabindranath Tagore

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10/12/2022

An age-old set of Japanese principles we can all draw wisdom from.

“Taking pleasure in the imperfect” is where it all starts 💚

10/08/2022

When you move from the present moment, you start to see all of the signs 🌿🍃

09/12/2022

All thoughts have a cost. So, where are you placing your energy?

When you move from the present moment, you're exercising low-cost thinking.

Exploring new ideas. Navigating what you know to be true. Not bearing the weight of the past or future.

When you move from the past or future, you're placing your energy in things you can't control.

Stillness is a way to maximize low-cost thinking in your daily life. Link in bio to learn more and get Still with us!

09/05/2022

Hint: Whenever you’re moving from the present, you’re moving as your true self 🌿🍃

09/01/2022

Truth is the present moment.

The past is painted by a warped perspective. The future is a projection of those past experiences.

Instead of drawing from experiences that happened before or haven’t happened yet, work from what you know to be true: where you are right here, right now.

Stillness helps make that path to the present moment clear 🌿🍃

Hit the link in our bio to learn more about getting Still 📍

08/22/2022

t all flows from mindset. So, where are you starting from?

Are you moving from regrets in the past? Are you placing weight in fears about the future?

When you move from the present moment, these negative emotions don't have a chance to enter your field of vision. Stillness is the process of centering yourself squarely in that space.

From there, everything grows. Consistency. Creativity. Curiosity. Inspiration.

Whatever you're looking to cultivate, you can build it right here, right now.

To learn more about getting Still head to the link in our bio 🌿🍃

08/18/2022

Reality doesn’t exist in the past or future.

When you move from the present, you’re moving with the truth 🌿🍃

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The Journey is designed to remove the guesswork from meditation, guiding you through an intentional flow of meditations towards a Still mind 🪐🧘 Each planet represents a step in the Journey, featuring a unique theme every step of the way. These themes are designed to serve as stepping stones towards clarity, balance, focus, and emotional growth. If you’ve struggled to build a consistent mindfulness practice, the Journey is for you. Stillness is a skill we can all build towards, and we’ve created this flow to make it more accessible than ever 📍 Head the link in our bio to download the Still Life app and start your Journey today! #StillLife #GetStill

We’ve been asking a lot of questions. Now, it’s time for some answers. The Journey: an intentional flow of meditations designed to help you deepen your Stillness practice and connect with your truest self. Head to the link in our bio to download the Still Life app and begin your Journey today 🌿🍃 #StillLife #GetStill

Start the journey with us 🌎 Download the Still Life app and try it free for 7 days. Invest 10 minutes in your mental health every day ⏳ Stillness helps you release stress and negative emotions, and harness your creativity, focus, and energy. #StillLife #GetStill

The past gets heavier when it's carried into the future. Release what doesn’t serve you, trust what will come, and be present. That's the essence of Stillness. #StillLife #GetStill

“There is no such thing as [being the greatest] because it’s about learning forever.” - Yo-Yo Ma Root your attitude in curiosity. It’s the foundation for exploration and growth. Stillness works the same way. It’s a practice, not a destination 🤝 Each day we are Still-ish, we’re one step closer to Stillness. #StillLife #GetStill

"What do you need that fear for?" Carrying the past and future only weighs you down in the present. Root yourself in this moment to free yourself from unnecessary stress, tension, or pain. Stillness is a tool to help recenter you in the present and lighten your mental and emotional load. #StillLife #GetStill

Chris Hadfield is a Canadian Astronaut and Commander of the International Space Station 🌎 He's orbited Earth thousands of times, and witnessed the seasons from nearly every angle. For Hadfield, each orbit put him one step closer to seeing the world for what it truly is. Stillness is a similar concept. Each time you get Still, you gain new perspective. The more you practice, the clearer your world becomes. #StillLife #GetStill

"If you think about some of the core practices of mindfulness and self-regulation - breathing or focusing on state of mind - a lot of that is trying to bring more awareness to your internal state." When your body is out of sync with your environment, you can't be fully present. Stillness quiets the outside world and allows your body to find its internal rhythm. Stillness is your gateway to next-level awareness, performance, and existence. #StillLife #GetStill

“Being mentally tough means you can take your mind some place else.” Kobe Bryant’s definition of mental toughness is all about getting still 🌊 When you feel overwhelmed, Stillness helps you shift your state. Negative emotions are rooted in the past and the future. When there is an obstacle to overcome, Stillness brings you to the present. #StillLife #GetStill

It's a brand new day. Go full send. Breathe mindfully. Speak openly. Workout hard. Be present. Your journey to Stillness can start today. #StillLife #GetStill