<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Art of Still Places]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover tranquility in every page, embrace the art of stillness.]]></description><link>https://ntcggroup.wixsite.com/the-art-of-still-pl/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:30:34 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://ntcggroup.wixsite.com/the-art-of-still-pl/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Your Purpose Within All the Chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Life often feels overwhelming. The noise, the constant demands, and the unexpected challenges can make purpose seem like a distant idea—something others talk about but you cannot grasp. Yet, purpose does not arrive fully formed or in a single moment of clarity. Instead, it appears quietly, in fragments, amid the very chaos you wish to escape. A small plant growing through cracks in concrete, symbolizing growth amid chaos Recognizing Purpose in the Midst of Noise The chaos in life does not...]]></description><link>https://ntcggroup.wixsite.com/the-art-of-still-pl/post/finding-your-purpose-within-all-the-chaos</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ea3a95a4755da14cbb64cf</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:34:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d99555_3c4b971e7512490ebaccef82c3fe9f36~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Roger Bazile</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Meaning in the Middle of Uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncertainty has a way of shaking everything we thought was solid. Plans shift, expectations crumble, and the future feels blurry. Yet, meaning does not wait for perfect conditions. It emerges when we find the quiet courage to stay present, even when nothing feels certain. The world may feel unsteady, but truth remains. Moments of clarity, grace, and self-discovery still appear, reminding us who we are. This post explores how to find meaning amid uncertainty and offers practical ways to...]]></description><link>https://ntcggroup.wixsite.com/the-art-of-still-pl/post/finding-meaning-in-the-middle-of-uncertainty</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aedc4f642e58310ba9fae4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:44:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d99555_8b2e24e2a96544b8bd7f72f3bc5a3b15~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Roger Bazile</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slowing Down When Everything Speeds Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s a strange tension in the world right now. Life keeps accelerating, yet people feel more exhausted than ever. We move faster, react faster, consume faster — and in the process, we lose pieces of ourselves. Slowing down isn’t easy in a culture built on urgency, but it is necessary. Stillness is not a luxury; it is a lifeline. When we choose to pause, even for a moment, we reclaim a part of ourselves the world didn’t have the right to take. A quiet park bench in autumn, inviting...]]></description><link>https://ntcggroup.wixsite.com/the-art-of-still-pl/post/slowing-down-when-everything-speeds-up</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aedb97642e58310ba9f935</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:40:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d99555_87a91914b80c48b5a89793c09f78dd03~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Roger Bazile</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anxiety Is Not a Personal Failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doctors across the country have noticed a sharp rise in anxiety, with reports showing a 16 to 18 percent increase in just the past year. This surge is not a sign that people are breaking down. Instead, it reveals a deeper reality: many are overwhelmed by the demands of a world that has been asking too much for too long. Anxiety is not a weakness. It is a natural response to instability and pressure. When everything around us feels uncertain, our bodies and minds send signals that something...]]></description><link>https://ntcggroup.wixsite.com/the-art-of-still-pl/post/anxiety-is-not-a-personal-failure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aedab87eb34e89d6fe88b3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:36:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d99555_05698cd6d10d4f0ba73be91c970e90ec~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Roger Bazile</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the World Feels Loud]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world has always carried its share of noise, but lately it feels like the volume has been turned all the way up. Everywhere we turn, something demands our attention — headlines, crises, conflicts, uncertainty. It’s no wonder so many people feel stretched thin. When the world grows loud, the soul grows tired. And yet, even in this rising noise, there is a quiet place within us that refuses to disappear. Stillness doesn’t vanish just because the world is chaotic; it simply waits for us to...]]></description><link>https://ntcggroup.wixsite.com/the-art-of-still-pl/post/when-the-world-feels-loud</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aed48e053d59350a13d14e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:16:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d99555_04f3f40f33984177bb8ff6997113a056~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Roger Bazile</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breathing Between the Lines: Exploring the Essence of Stillness in Everyday Life]]></title><description><![CDATA["Stillness is not the absence of movement, but the presence of meaning" In a world that constantly pulls us in different directions,...]]></description><link>https://ntcggroup.wixsite.com/the-art-of-still-pl/post/breathing-between-the-lines-why-i-wrote-the-art-of-still-places</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ab84e7855527eea2ce4957</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 21:35:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d99555_cbc3d726e9d948deae18927352f98540~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Roger Bazile</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>