When I mentioned “Doing nothing” that does mean what it means ;) I recommend and I believe this is an option in improving your quality of life. Having wrote that, many may oppose that Doing nothing is a waste of time and is unproductive and so on and so forth.
There is scientific proof that, 15-30 minutes of rest is a must for our body and mind after each 3:00 hrs of work. That doesn't mean you should spend this time to wander around with your unworthy thoughts, or set yourselves in-front of television. That spoils the worthiness of the call for doing nothing.
Dedicating yourselves in "Doing nothing" is like being in a very meditative state. To be more precise, keep yourselves fully quiet and be away from all distractions. This will lift your consciousness to a higher level. Its not taking a rest or a nap, it is laziness; but doing nothing in a very peaceful manner.
You may think that, being in meditation is an act, then what is the point in saying not “doing” anything. In my perspective being in a meditative state is complete stillness, if you really go deep into the meditation process you don't even feel the inhaling and exhaling. Then that stillness is no more a verb.
Do invest your time to be in this process of “Doing nothing” in regular intervals. Hope you don't over-do this and get yourselves fired from your profession ;). Its your choice to take intervals and use it effectively. It is sure that, this will improve your productivity and will rejuvenate your body and mind.
Anyone who questions its practicality, I would suggest you to try this -
Now read slowly,
Observe your inhale and exhale now,
Be very present,
Listen, really listen the sounds around you, even the minute sounds.
Feel them.
Can you feel the stillness?
Imagine you are alone in this infinite and vast universe!
Close you eyes and try this now...
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If you have really tried this, then you have taken a baby step towards “Doing nothing” and getting something beneficial out of it;) I leave you with a quote “No great work has ever been produced except after a long interval of still and musing meditation”.
Hats of to the author, for finding the right thought in the wrong time. The present time and days are not fit for this.
ReplyDeleteThe basic reason, The world is full of selfishness and ready do anything for the individuals interest.
When the thoughts are not there for the society / country / universe. Then all the home work of nothing doing ( thinking for the welfare of the society / universe in a peaceful manner)
Now you think about the whether the base of the principle of the doing nothing will work as you thought.
Meditation is an art this will work only where the mind is set for the peace / harmony for the society / universe not for the individual
Dear Gutty Prakasam, I am glad that and appreciate for your dedication in giving me the feedback on the concept. Yes, as you said it may be tough to 'do' so but it is possible. I personally have tried this even in my working hours and has proved to be very productive. I love being in a meditative state, that really enrich my thought process. Hope u too will enjoy "Doing nothing" :)
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