before any pursuit be very still.
The moment before any intense endeavor – whether it’s physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual – needs to be preceded by an experience of stillness. Become still by using the gift of receptivity, not by chasing after it. By allowing deep, conscious breathing and utter focus to permeate you, and by allowing yourself to feel grounded through the soles of your feet deep into the core of the earth, you receive stillness. In stillness, you receive confidence and clarity – no need to chase after them. Then, when you’re ready, open the gate and set forth.