"Well, the answer is that **while we may naturally possess stillness, accessing it is not easy**. One must really listen to hear it speaking to us. And answering the call requires stamina and mastery. **“To hold the mind still is an enormous discipline**,” the late comedian [[Garry Shandling]] reminded himself in his journal as he struggled to manage fame and fortune and health problems, “**one which must be faced with the greatest commitment of your life**.”" ([Location 185](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07QY3CZ9L&location=185)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[mindfulness]] **Source** -- [[202409180133 - B - Stillness is the Key]]