Friday, September 25, 2009

Menu Item #1 NOTHING


Do. Nothing.

Do. Nothing.

My dog spends most of her day doing nothing.  Some days I wish I was my dog. Some days. And some days I am sure she wishes she was me...not doing nothing.

Somewhere between doing nothing and not doing nothing is a wonderful balance. This is the place I like to be.  

I've spent many, many hours trying to do nothing over many, many years.  So as I explored this opening Menu Item on this Joy Diet I tried to take my past experiences and my present day experiences and figure out what this means to me in my life.  

I found that the beauty in doing Nothing is the slowing down the pace. Being present to the now. Finding a clear mind to sift through all the clutter so I can have the ability to recognize my truth and my path. Examination. Contemplation. Listening. Learning. What are my goals and which ones truly matter.  What can I let go of once and for all.  What have I outgrown.  Cleaning out the houses in my mind, body and spirit.  

Wow...nothing leads to plenty.  Nothing leads to happiness.  Nothing leads to Joy.

Can it be that Nothing is essential?  I think so.

Peace.


8 comments:

  1. Wonderfully spoken! Balance is key -- but yes, dogs do know how to nothing and do it so well!! :)

    Slowing down the pace, listening, being present in the now. This is what we are meant to learn through this exercise and I'm glad that you found a way to do it.

    Nothing is essential...so, so true!!

    Looking forward to delving into truth with you this week!

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  2. Our pets are such great teachers, aren't they? They are the masters at doing NOTHING! Looking forward to sharing the journey with you.

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  3. Thank you for your comments! I am brand spankin' new to this "being a blogger" thing, so forgive any errors in etiquette. I am sure I will catch on eventually.
    I find that if we pay attention, we can learn alot from our pets!

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  4. love your little chi! yes, we can learn so much from our pets :) good luck with the truth :)

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  5. I like what you said about nothing leading to something, great discovery!

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  6. I love this: "Finding a clear mind to sift through all the clutter so I can have the ability to recognize my truth and my path." Beautiful!

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  7. I'm learning that doing nothing means being present as well. Here's to truth. Have a great week.

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  8. I think my dogs and I have the same sort of wishes...for nothing and something and whatever is in between. ;)

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