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Quiet Persistence: How It Set Me Free
Persist
Quiet Persistence, what is it? To persist is to continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, course of actions, especially in spite of opposition. To last or endure tenaciously.
I have lived a life of quiet persistence. A revelation that just began to surface. In part, because of the shadow work I have been doing through writing, my work in the studio and witnessing my daughter’s recovery.
Quiet persistence is a way of being that stems from my extraordinary sensitive nature and timid behavior. I have been called stoic or aloof when among larger groups. A proper assessment.
For me, stoicism is a method of observation and absorption. Unfortunately, I do it to the point where my senses become overwhelmed. I retreat into a internal cave of self-comfort. I do it less now, but the overwhelm still emerges, sometimes without warning, other times self inflicted.
I believe that being stoic has lead me to be more present and do so without a lot of commotion. Being in control of my emotions while in the presence of others allows me to observe on my own terms and with quiet persistence.
Silent Distrust
A general distrust of people began early on when faced with ridicule and rejection for things I said or…
