I took the kids to the beach yesterday, ostensibly to walk the dogs, but, as usually happens, the kids were soon playing happily in the sand. I decided to take the opportunity to do nothing, specifically choosing not to be on my phone.
Initially it was very uncomfortable, just sitting and doing nothing. I can't remember when last I did that. Then, as I pushed through, I rediscovered the joy, the peace, of stillness.
When was the last time you weren't busy with something - on social media, playing games (phone/ computer/ etc.), watching series, reading the news or a novel, doing chores, working.... when wad the last time you just sat and did nothing?
There I was, watching the waves, studying the sky, letting the white noise of the waves down or the constant chatter in my head, feeling the cold of the sand on my back contrast with the heat of the sun on my tummy, following the clouds across the sky and the ships across the bay...
It was so healing to be still, to rediscover solitude and silence, to just be present in the moment without the expectation of achieving an outcome or goal, or meeting a deadline, or needing to be something to someone.
I left feeling destresed, at peace with myself and the world. I definitely need to make more time to do nothing.
