What If You Did Nothing Today?

My life, like I am sure yours is busy, sometimes chaotic and can be exhausting as we go, go go.

When did we move into such a fast moving society?

The thought occurred to me, what if I did nothing today? I mean don’t take on any work, only do the minimal chores that need doing, don’t talk to anyone and don’t post on social media.

In fact, don’t look at social media or read the news.

Impossible, you say!

I agree, the self-talk started up and gave me a list of what needs to be done and chastised me for even considering not doing what was needed.

We are adapted people.

We are adapted to our jobs and careers.

We are adapted to our home life.

We are adapted in our behaviours that have hung on long after the adult parents have left the room.

Our self-talk is powerful, judging, critical and analytical always looking for the justification for what I decide to do.

The sun is setting, day is coming to a close.

I have not been successful in doing nothing today.

Have I failed?

No, I missed the mark but I can try again another day.

What I am left with is how difficult a concept of doing nothing really is to me in this crazy world I find myself.

The drug of the internet and television pulls me into the incessant output of news and dramas.

What if you did nothing today?

Namaste