The journey of quiet

Meditation, Stillness, and the Return to Self

This week, I participated in my first guided meditation session.
I’ve meditated on my own before, but I’ve never been able to calm my mind enough for it to be effective.
Distractions always crept in, and I’d fall away from the very thing my life, especially in this season, I so desperately need.

I’m already a deep thinker—maybe too much.
My car is my therapy place.
I’m the type to drive with no destination, wasting gas, just listening to music.
It’s in those moments that my thoughts come alive and some of life’s most precious jewels are revealed to me.
But it’s also where the weight of life tends to latch onto my mind.

Still, I’ve noticed that my life is surrounded by noise.
Even though I enjoy solitude, the noise isn’t just external—
It’s internal, and it’s loud.

Meditation.

The day I joined this session, I allowed myself to release tension—
And more importantly, the need to be in control.
(This is huge for me.)

In just 30 minutes, I experienced a calm I hadn’t been able to reach on my own.
Being guided by someone who knows how to create a space of true tranquility
was exactly what I needed.

No chanting.
No over-the-top “woo-woo” stuff.
Just breathing and stillness.

I became one with the rhythm of my breath.
I recognized where my body was and what it was holding onto.
I noticed tension. I released pressure.

At one point, deep emotions began to surface—emotions I wasn’t yet ready to face.
It reminded me of how much I needed this practice.
And I was grateful that I had trusted someone enough to enter my personal space and lead me through it.

Freedom & Letting Go.

I’ve said this before: I’m on a journey.
I’m at a point in my life where I’m ready to release unnecessary emotions, relationships, and friendships—
Even toxic behaviors within myself—
So I can move forward and fully function in the space where I’m needed.

Whether it’s people, opportunities, or personal growth,
I’m walking into this next season of my life open to change—
But also firmly closing the doors behind me.

What didn’t serve me last year won’t follow me into this one.

God’s Word speaks strongly about meditation.
But too often, we gloss over its importance.
Some people avoid it altogether because of how others have painted it—
As if stillness and focus are spooky or demonic.

But if it’s on God’s mind, it should be on ours too.

I’m grateful for the divine connections in my life—
For the people with gifts that help guide and support me on this journey.
I want substance, clarity, and purpose.
And I’m after better.

I share all this to say:

I’m excited that the contentment I once had years ago is returning.
I’m finally at peace with what has happened,
And even more at peace with what’s to come.

Have you ever tried meditation—alone or with someone guiding you?

What if this is the very thing your life has been missing?

Every one of us needs a quiet space to still our minds
and tune into ourselves—spiritually, mentally, and physically.

We live in a busy world,
but busyness isn’t always productive.
Sometimes, even in the hustle,
we need to step back and recharge.

Think about it.

And if you need help finding that quiet place,
I highly recommend connecting with Khadijah Rbz at:
🌿 https://khadijahrbz.com

-Velma