WISDOM

Written By vijay sridharan

Wisdom is using what we’ve experienced and what we’ve learned to make sound decisions. We acquire wisdom with deep noticing and quiet contemplation and, very often, age. Wisdom is a sign of a life mindfully-lived.

Inspiration for nurturing wisdom

  • Find a mentor in your profession or spiritual practice or even a hobby you care about, and study with them.

  • Take good care of your relationship with yourself. Calm’s Relationship with Self series is a collection of guided mindfulness sessions that help nurture self-compassion, self-trust, and an ability to hear one’s inner wisdom.

  • Practice open-heartedness with a loving-kindness meditation.

  • Free-write each morning for 10-15 minutes as a way of becoming better acquainted with your own voice.

Self-reflection

What do I know a thing or two about?

““I am unfolding slowly because blooming takes time.”

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— alexandra elle
 
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About Calm Cards 
About Calm Cards 

We created these cards as a way to intentionally cultivate the qualities that support us in showing up for ourselves and others, in ways that feel nourishing and meaningful. 

We encourage you to engage with the Calm Cards in whatever way feels best. Here are a few ways that we love to use them:

  • Pick a card in the morning to set an intention for the day

  • Pick a card on a Sunday to set an intention for the week

  • Pick a card on the first day of the month to set an intention for the month

  • Pick a card when you’re feeling stuck, to see what happens when you infuse more of that quality into your day

  • Pick a card when you’re struggling with another person to explore what qualities might bring more ease into your relationship

  • Pick a card and use it as journaling prompt

  • Pick a card and use it in your meditation practice

  • Pick a card to use with a partner or group — like a book club, but an intention club; connect daily or weekly or monthly and share your experiences

  • Send a card to a friend who may need some inspiration

Check out the entire collection of Calm Intentions here.

Pick another Calm Intentions card here.

We’ve also put all of the cards in a lovely booklet for you to use as a mindfulness tool, a journal full of inspiration for your practice. Download the Calm Intentions Journal here!


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