Jane Says This So Well, I See It As Allowing the Ego to Step Out of the Way and Let Life Be What It Is Meant To Be

I’m working on mastering the art of doing nothing. This should not be confused with laziness. (Although there’s nothing wrong with some good ol’ fashioned lazy days, too.) Doing nothing is an inner resting that you can actually practice even while you seem to be busy doing things. Huh? Doing nothing is the practice of allowing your inner strength, an inner Presence, to take over so that you become more the observer than the doer. You have to stay very open when practicing this art because the things you think need to happen and are most important might not be what you’re led to do. It requires trust that has to be developed. Try this: Get quiet for a few minutes and listen within. Say to yourself, “I don’t know what is best for me or anyone else today, but there is a Presence within me that does know and wants to lead me. I want to learn how to listen and follow its direction.” Listen quietly for just a minute or so longer, and then go about your day. Don’t worry if you don’t seem to hear anything. Repeat this same exercise periodically throughout the day for just a minute or two and see what transpires. Remember that this is a “practice,” not an I-should-be-an-expert-the-first-time-I-try. You wouldn’t expect to be a master pianist the first time you put your fingers on the keys (although you might be).

The art of doing nothing…