Finding CALM Within
In a world that never stops.
The Power Of PAUSE
The world is getting louder. The news cycle never sleeps, social media never pauses, and there’s always another notification, another headline, another reason for all of us to stay plugged in. We are constantly told to be on—to react, to engage, to keep up. But at what cost?
Stillness has become a luxury, yet it is one of the most powerful things we can cultivate.
In a world addicted to urgency, slowing down is now perceived as a radical act.
The maison 1973 woman knows that true confidence and presence don’t come from being the loudest voice in the room, but from knowing when to tune out the noise. This is about reclaiming quiet—not in a passive way, but as a deliberate choice to protect our mental space, restore our energy, and live with greater depth and intention.
Here’s how we aim to do this everyday.
“Every day, it feels like stillness is getting harder to find. The noise is constant—notifications, opinions, the endless pull of needing to do more. At the end of each day, I often ask myself: Have I taken a deep breath today? Have I sat in silence, even for a moment? Am I choosing calm, or am I just reacting? Finding stillness isn’t effortless, but it’s a choice I try to make—by slowing down, stepping outside, and reminding myself that presence is the greatest luxury of all.”
creator maison 1973, Nic Tierney
Protect Your Mental SPACE Like You Protect Your Skin
We apply SPF religiously to protect ourselves from harmful rays—why don’t we do the same for our minds? We are bombarded with information, opinions, and digital clutter daily, and without boundaries, it drains us.
Curate What You Consume – Not all information is equal. We seek out slow, intentional media over the constant stream of doom scrolling. It really does help to calm us at the end of a busy day.
Set Digital Limits – You don’t need to be constantly updated. When did we all become so obsessed with needing to know everything, at all times! Take social media breaks, unsubscribe from noise, and protect your attention span.
Replace Noise with Intentional Quiet – Spend a morning without your phone, take a walk without a podcast, and enjoy an evening free from news. Decide when and how you connect. This has transformed life at maison 1973; simply enjoying quiet moments is truly wonderful.
Be Selective About Conversations – Not every debate or topic needs your participation. Choose where you invest your emotional energy.
Embrace JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) – You don’t need to be at every event, in every discussion, or aware of every trend to live a full, rich life. It’s ok to just say no thanks, not today.
What we ask ourselves: Am I choosing what enters my mind, or is it being chosen for me?
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” — Anne Lamott
The Power of Doing ONE Thing at a Time
Multitasking has been glorified for years, but in reality, deep presence is a radical act. Instead of scattering your focus, give these techniques a try:
Single-tasking – Giving your full attention to one thing at a time, whether it’s eating, reading, or simply breathing.
Savouring Small Rituals – The act of making tea, putting on perfume, folding linen with care—these everyday moments become grounding when we approach them with intention.
Practicing Micro-Moments of Stillness – Pausing before answering, sitting with silence, taking a deep breath before reacting.
Create ‘Sacred Spaces’ in Your Home – A reading nook, a candlelit bath, a space free from screens where you can fully unwind.
Reduce Sensory Overload – Opt for soft lighting, neutral tones, and calming textures in your surroundings to create a sense of peace.
What we ask ourselves: When was the last time I did nothing—truly nothing?
“Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” — Socrates
NATURE as the Ultimate Reset Button
We spend more time interacting with screens than with the natural world. But in a world that feels increasingly artificial, nature is the antidote – it’s our tonic. Time is nature truly is magical. It absolutely reminds us of what’s important.
A Daily Touchpoint with Nature – Bare feet on the grass, morning sun on your face, fresh air in your lungs.
Textural Grounding – The softness of linen against your skin, the weight of a ceramic cup in your hands, the feel of paper under pen.
Seasonal Living – Aligning your energy with the rhythms of nature instead of the demands of the digital world.
Slow Travel & Nature Retreats – Instead of fast-paced tourism, consider unplugged weekend escapes where you can reconnect with yourself and the world around you.
Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku) – A Japanese practice that emphasizes immersing yourself in the natural world to reduce stress and increase well-being.
What we ask ourselves: How often do I step outside without a destination in mind?
“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Luxury of a QUIET Life
We live in a culture that equates more with better, faster with success, and louder with power. But maison 1973 stands for something different.
Luxury is not filling your calendar to prove your worth.
Luxury is choosing who and what gets your energy.
Luxury is knowing that quiet confidence speaks louder than noise.
Luxury is Time – Time to think, time to dream, time to be.
Luxury is Depth Over Distraction – Instead of consuming more, we enjoy what truly matters.
Luxury is Knowing When to Say No – To commitments, to digital noise, to anything that doesn’t align with your peace.
Stillness isn’t passive—it’s powerful. In a world addicted to urgency, the ability to slow down, focus, and be intentional is the greatest luxury of all.
The Role of Art, Music, and Literature in Cultivating STILLNESS
We like to believe, that stillness isn’t just about the absence of noise—it’s also about what we choose to surround ourselves with. Art, music, and literature can be powerful tools for anchoring ourselves in the present.
Read Slowly & Intentionally – Reread favourite books. Read poetry.
Read things that make you think, rather than scroll.
Surround Yourself with Beauty – Invest in pieces that evoke emotion in you —art, textiles, ceramics—things that bring depth, not just decoration.
Let Music Be a Portal to Stillness – Classical music, jazz, soft instrumental—sounds that slow your breath and quiet your mind.
Write Without an Agenda – Journaling, writing letters, or just putting thoughts on paper helps clear your mind. We enjoy taking a big sheet of blank paper and doodling. Just write or draw to express yourself. Much of our time is spent on screens, and picking up a pen to connect with paper feels unusual now. How strange is that?
What we ask ourselves: What am I surrounding myself with, and how does it make me feel?
“Without great solitude, no serious work is possible.” — Pablo Picasso
the maison 1973 takeaway
We don’t have to subscribe to the belief that success, influence, or relevance require constant motion. The maison 1973 woman chooses stillness—not as an escape, but as a foundation. A way to reclaim her mind, her time, and her energy.
The world will keep moving at full speed. But you? You can choose to slow down.
Just breathe.
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