The Hidden Power of Stillness Be Seated Be Still Be Quiet

After a working vacation in Arizona, Stan Hustad returned to the microphone with an unexpected reflection: sometimes the most useful thing a communicator, leader, or entrepreneur can do is pause.

In this Jesus Entrepreneur Collective program, Stan considers a practice Jesus himself often made room for: withdrawing from the noise and activity to find a quiet place. Drawing on Scripture and wisdom from a century-old spiritual book, he explores the possibility that stillness is more than a break from work. It can help people listen, regain perspective, and draw on the spiritual strength they need for the work ahead.

The program’s central idea is captured in three simple invitations: Be seated. Be still. Be quiet. A quiet spirit, the old passage suggests, has great value in carrying on life’s outward activities. Unrest and anxiety can crowd out the hidden spiritual resources on which people depend. Stan invites listeners to consider whether their constant motion and worry may be making it harder to hear what matters most.

Through illustrated storytelling, the program gives this reflection room to breathe. Images of a quiet chair, a warm drink, an open book, and the end of the day help make stillness tangible—not as an escape from responsibility, but as a way to return to it with greater calm, clarity, and purpose.

Things to remember

Stillness can be a meaningful part of a full and active life.

Time away from the noise can make room for reflection, listening, and prayer.

A quiet spirit may help people approach their responsibilities with greater steadiness.

Not every prayer or deep longing needs to be spoken aloud.

Things to share

A pause can be useful for entrepreneurs, leaders, communicators, and anyone carrying heavy responsibilities.

Jesus’ example of seeking a quiet place offers a pattern for renewal before returning to demanding work.

Stillness does not require a perfect setting; a few quiet moments can be a beginning.

Things to take action on

Set aside a short time today to sit quietly without trying to solve everything.

Notice what thoughts, concerns, or hopes rise when the noise settles.

Before an important conversation or decision, pause and gather your attention.

A closing challenge

The next time life feels hurried or unsettled, try the Big Three: be seated, be still, be quiet. Give yourself a moment to listen and regain your footing before stepping back into the day.

Stan Hustad, Stan the Radio Man, and the Jesus Entrepreneur Collective help people communicate and lead with purpose. Listeners and viewers who would like help developing a more purposeful, poised, and powerful approach to their work are invited to contact Stan at [email protected].

All the best and blessings until next time.