--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Many times people can access that being…" description: "\"Many times people can access that being stage more fully and more easily if at first you are actually doing something. If you run, or dance, or do some..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b3/shakti-gawain-2428_access_many-times-people-can-access-that-being_39988.jpg" --- # Many times people can access that being stage more fully… ![“Many times people can access that being stage more fully and more easily if at first you are actually doing something. If you run, or dance, or do something kind of vigorous, and let the energy release, then sometimes it's easier to sit or lie down and then feel at ease and rest and be quiet and…” quote by Shakti Gawain](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b3/shakti-gawain-2428_access_many-times-people-can-access-that-being_39988.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b3/shakti-gawain-2428_access_many-times-people-can-access-that-being_39988.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b3/shakti-gawain-2428_access_many-times-people-can-access-that-being_39988.jpg) > “Many times people can access that being stage more fully and more easily if at first you are actually doing something. If you run, or dance, or do something kind of vigorous, and let the energy release, then sometimes it's easier to sit or lie down and then feel at ease and rest and be quiet and move inside.” [Shakti Gawain](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shakti-gawain/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Physical activity can unlock a deeper state of inner stillness by releasing excess energy, making it easier to transition into calm and introspection. **In simple terms:** Movement clears mental clutter, facilitating quiet reflection. Key Takeaway Act first, then rest to access inner peace. 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