Star Date 10.17.2025
If you’re ready to raise your game to its highest potential, this story is for you. It’s about something few Americans truly understand — the art of stillness.
I give credit for today’s message to my friend Taj, a man who meditates like no one else I’ve ever met. I’ve always admired how calm he remains, even in the toughest circumstances. One day I finally asked him how he does it.
He smiled softly and said, “Meditation.”
Determined to impress him, I told him I had just logged three hours straight of meditation. He didn’t flinch. His expression stayed perfectly calm. So I asked, “What’s your record?”
“Eighteen hours,” he replied.
My jaw dropped. Again, he was straight-faced. He went on to explain that his gurus in India could go three days — pausing only briefly to sip a few drops of water from a leaf before returning to their meditative state.
That conversation changed how I viewed stillness. I realized that meditation isn’t about chasing spiritual bragging rights — it’s about exploring the inner world where God whispers peace into the soul.
When you learn to spend time in silence — to explore your inner self with consistency and humility — you begin to see how most of life’s problems can be quieted through reflection. You may even discover that many challenges stem not from others, but from your own ego.
Learn to meditate like no one else, and you will live like no one else. May you live long and prosper. Have a great day.
Captain’s Addendum:
As I reflect on Taj’s story, I can almost hear Spock and Bones discussing it on the bridge.
Spock would raise an eyebrow and remark, “It is only logical that quieting the mind enhances clarity of thought.”
Bones would fold his arms and reply, “For once, I agree with you, Spock — but you can’t meditate your way out of every human problem. Sometimes you’ve just got to feel.”
And there it is — logic and heart, reason and emotion. The balance we’re all seeking. Meditation isn’t about escaping the world; it’s about returning to it renewed, wiser, and anchored in peace.
In that stillness, we hear both the reason of Spock and the compassion of Bones — and somewhere between the two, the voice of God.
Scripture pairing:
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
— Psalm 46:10
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