Doing Nothing
And waiting to see what wants to happen next
If you are allergic to doing nothing, maybe this will inspire you.
In his article “You aren’t lazy, you are overstimulated,” author Sean Kernan reminds us that:
“Productivity isn’t about getting everything done, it’s about getting the right things done… Doing nothing has a habit of doing something.”1
So maybe the “right things” are doing nothing as a way to practice letting go.
Or a way to see what wants to happen next.
Me right now? Just watching the rain. And letting go of the need to have it be different.
Ahhh 🏡
PS, if you could use a little help with conscious non-doing, here’s a post from the archives that will give you clearcut ways to cultivate it (and good reasons why you might want to). It’s called “Let Yourself Rest.” You can find it below:
Let Yourself Rest
Time doesn't always need to be filled (with doing). Ways to transform unproductive moments into productive ones, and recognize them when they occur.
In case you missed it…
Watching Beauty Unfold
Imagine if we took the time to celebrate each step in our journey of becoming; to watch ourselves unfold in real time. Imagine how much better we would feel about everything. This photo series explores what that might look like…
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Thank you for showing us how you see. It helps me notice more of the stuff I around me when I’m still.
Thank you Stephanie! another gem that is exactly what i needed to read after a long busy weekend. i don't always comment on here but I am almost always inspired by you.