Natalie Merchant Quotes

Take time to be quiet.

Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing.

Be still and cool in thine own mind and spirit.

Fishing provides that connection with the whole living world. It gives you the opportunity of being totally immersed, turning back into yourself in a good way. A form of meditation, some form of communion with levels of yourself that are deeper than the ordinary self.

Zen masters say you cannot see your reflection in running water, only in still water.

Only let the moving waters calm down, and the sun and moon will be reflected on the surface of your being.

Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of beings, but contemplate their return.

Men do not mirror themselves in running water; they mirror themselves in still water.

The teaching arises out of the stillness. But when I'm alone, there's only the stillness, and that is my favorite place.

Now it is time to sit quiet, face to face with thee, and to sing dedication of life in this silent and overflowing leisure.

True piety lies rather in the power to contemplate the universe with a quiet mind.

Stop thinking, and end your problems.

Wisdom comes with the ability to be still. Just look and listen. No more is needed.

Simply wait, be quiet, still The world will freely offer itself to you.

It is important from time to time to slow down, to go away by yourself, and simply be.

Like water which can clearly mirror the sky and the trees only so long as its surface is undisturbed, the mind can only reflect the true image of the Self when it is tranquil and wholly relaxed.

The seated lotus postures are an amazing way to go into meditation, or simply just to take a moment to ground oneself.

I love silence.

One can not reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.

Learning how to be still, to really be still and let life happen - that stillness becomes a radiance.

I feel like I'm calmer, I'm kinder, I'm more patient the more I do my own meditation.

I've never meditated in my life. I don't practice yoga nor any religion. I'm a tourist on the realm of stillness.

My goal is to get quieter as I get older.

I am very willing to share whatever I know or feel I know about finding some serenity in this lifetime.

Silence is refreshment for the soul.