The Art Of Doing Nothing: Finding Happiness In Being

When we let go of doing, and drop into being, it becomes easier to allow things to be just as they are and to allow ourselves to be just as we are. For this reason, sometimes ‘doing nothing’ is the most productive thing we can do. In doing nothing, we allow the mind to finally let go and rest. In these moments, we experience the present moment more fully, and we open to the happiness that is always here, right now, in the natural state of being. This is a 25-minute talk followed by a 20-minute practice.

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Want to access this being mode more often. Thank you 😊

Thank you Thomas. Spring is such a busy time of year. It is so easy to find myself caught in the in thoughts of everything I need to get done. Even though it is things that I love to do and look forward to all winter. This talk and meditation reminded me that if I just slow down and enjoy being that the doing will take of itself. I loved the reference to the Poo books. It was kind of a strange coincidence as I watched a movie last night called A Bear Named Winnie. It was a true story about a bear that helped to inspire AA Milne to write the Poo books.

I remember reading the Poo stories to my son as I was myself discovering the kindness and compassion of this character. I didn’t grow up with Poo. A year ago I had a close encounter with a special neighbor of mine, a mamma bear with her cob. Just a few feet away from me. She was enjoying moments of leisure, laying down. When she noticed me, she stood up and in what seemed like slow motion, she shook her lower dentian with so much suppleness, so much ease. It felt like a direct transmission of that state of being she was able to keep in the action of running away from me and Hachi my dog. Thank you Thomas for crafting together with intention and words a powerful teaching. Off to my morning dance! 🙏❤️

Thank you Thomas. Although I have listened before, I needed this message and again and likely will in the future.
Very powerful talk and meditation.
Take care 🦋
Chea

I have listened to this couple of times now as I do with your other tracks. Really appreciate you sharing your knowledge in this platform. They are invaluable!
I will have my Yin Yoga teacher training practical exam next month and I’m designing a class with a fellow student about this theme, the Art of Doing Nothing. Thank you for this inspiration. And will sure use the wisdom you shared here in my script ( hope you don’t mind ☺️) 🙏🏼✨✨✨✨