Stillness in the Flow ~ A June Reflection

"And while flow is a word we all hear and talk about, I realized I was always trying to figure out how to be in it. But that very effort was pulling me away from the present moment." -Nancy Mintzer

June felt like an interesting mix for me — somehow both full and spacious at the same time. I was busy doing things I love, yet had plenty of time to take care of everyday life. It was the first time I’ve truly felt a sense of balance like this — a kind of peaceful stillness, even while everything around me was still moving.

I’ve been sitting with this phrase:“Stillness in the Flow.”

It keeps coming back to me, because unlike the past — where life’s movement felt chaotic, overwhelming, and uncertain — lately I’ve felt calm, grounded, and more connected.

So often, we’re caught in the swirl of decisions:

• Am I doing the right thing?

• What’s the next step?

• Why do I feel stuck?

• How do I get back “in the flow”?

And while flow is a word we all hear and talk about, I realized I was always trying to figure out how to be in it. But that very effort was pulling me away from the present moment.

Lately, through simple things — quiet walks, meditation, gratitude, and time in nature — I’ve started asking myself not: "What should I be doing right now? " but instead: "What is this moment asking of me from a heartful, mindful place?”

Sometimes that answer is work. Sometimes it’s rest. Sometimes it’s doing the dishes or playing with the grandkids or just sitting with my cats. Whatever it is, when I meet it fully, I find clarity and ease — and I get more done with less stress, without all the mental circling and buildup.

This is what I now see as the gift of stillness in the flow — being fully in the moment, without grasping for the next one.

I’d love to hear how you relate to this.

Have you experienced something like this lately?

What does flow feel like to you?

How do you return to stillness?

Every time we connect — in circle, in conversation, by text or email — I walk away with more gratitude, perspective, and insight. I learn so much from each of you, and I’m incredibly thankful for the way you show up and share.

Wishing you a July filled with presence, peace, and flow.