Do Nothing

When was the last time you did… nothing?

Not because you were sick or exhausted—just because you chose to.

Not everything needs a purpose. Not every moment needs an outcome. Sometimes the best thing you can do—for yourself, your work, and your relationships—is to slow down, let go, and just be. 💡

I find that hard. My mind loves a to-do list. But last weekend, things felt different.

I sat on the beach with my family. I people-watched. I let the lake’s cool water wrap around me. I dug my feet into warm sand. I fought with the umbrella in the wind. I avoided the sun’s glare—and still managed to get the tops of my feet sunburned (something we always laughed at my father-in-law for doing). I listened to the water slap against the shore. I cracked open a book—once.

A few times, the voice in my head whispered, “You could be getting things done.” Maybe you’ve heard that voice, too. But I chose to ignore it. I chose to stay. To laugh. To enjoy the slowdown.

Yes, the work was still waiting for me. It always will be. But after doing “nothing,” my mind felt clearer and my spirit lighter—ready for whatever came next.

Take time to do nothing. It might be the most productive thing you do all week.

Create your life.

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Waypoint 331 (Y7 W19)