

Renewal Through Stillness
The whispers of winter invite a different kind of listening. The days have become quieter, the pace has slowed, and beneath the surface, something restorative begins to take shape. This season asks us not to push forward, but to soften, to turn inward, to notice, and to make space for what needs healing and regrowth. This month at The Station, we are honoring that invitation through our new Still program – a mindfulness intensive for alumni spouses.

Winter’s Gentle Invitation

Still is rooted in the understanding that growth does not always come from doing more. Sometimes it comes from learning how to be present with what already exists. Through mindfulness, movement, solitude, and quiet internal reflection, our participants are guided back to their breath, body, and awareness.
Each morning began in silence, giving participants space to gather their thoughts before engaging with one another. Gentle breathing exercises and yin yoga emphasized presence over performance. It was a teaching that the breath can serve as an anchor and a reminder that the awareness cultivated here can extend into other daily activities.
In the art studio, spouses explored with creativity while engaging all five senses, touching textures, noticing colors, hearing sounds, and smelling as they worked. They followed their own ideas, allowing each creation to become a moment of presence.
During mindfulness hikes, participants moved through nature with intention, observing without rushing. These moments encouraged a deeper noticing, prompting them to ask, “How often do we move through life without fully arriving?”

Conversations held in the yurt offered space for reflection and connection. Topics like spirituality, solitude, and self-awareness were explored gently, without expectation. Winter was acknowledged as a yin season, a time traditionally associated with rest, restoration, and internal work.
In this stillness, spouses were invited to sit with themselves. To pause for reflection. To discover comfort in solitude. To find clarity amongst the quiet. They learned that, in the absence of noise, insight had room to surface.
Our programs are designed to offer structure, support, and community during times of reflection and transition. As the path ahead begins to unfold, Still reminds us that moving forward does not always require force. Sometimes it starts with breath, silence, and the courage to be gentle with ourselves.
In softness, there is strength. In stillness, there is renewal.


Thank you for your continued support in making this possible. Your generosity provides powerful experiences that help Special Operations Forces – Warriors, Spouses, Children, and Gold Star Children – heal from the impacts of combat.
If you are a federal employee looking for a meaningful way to support the Special Operations Community, The Station Foundation is proud to be part of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Visit the Combined Federal Campaign page and search The Station Foundation or enter CFC #45013.
To learn more about supporting The Station, email Shannon Stacy at: sstacy@thestationfoundation.org


