What is the difference between being still and doing nothing

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Already have a WordPress. Not planning, not solving, not ruminating. No wishing, no itemizing, no forecasting. It would be a stretch to say that I am capable of being still. In fact, my days often consist of my being in at least two meetings at the same time. It is more a condition I am suffering from, than something I would recommend. Which is why I find that question about being still, for any length of time, so intriguing. Michael Hyatt does too. He wrote an article about stillness because of his run-in with the idea of doing nothing for 15 minutes every day.

There is an effort toward being. Doing nothing leads to nothing. Being still leads to knowing. This is the crucial difference between doing nothing and being still.

For our teen boys, doing nothing has become an art form. I realize I am overstating it, as any parent would, but there is a principle that I want us to be aware of. There is great value in learning to keep expectations and obligations and problem solving from our minds.

But it is only beneficial when, if at the same time, we are practicing being still. By keeping our hearts and minds from racing, we are best able to see our way forward. There are seasons in life when the best thing you can do is to take time to be still. Being still should not be mistaken for doing nothing. Laziness is not next to godliness. However, there should be moments when you do just that. Your mind and body need rest and relaxation, so you need to take some time to lay back.

My wife often says that our annual Spring vacation to some Caribbean island is the only time she truly feels rested. There are no immediate concerns.

Food and drinks are always available; no housecleaning responsibilities; no work related obligations; no traffic; just seven days of rest and rejuvenation. I have to agree with her. These times are very important and we all need to incorporate them into our lives. Location is not nearly as important as position and posture. I believe that being still is just as important, if not more important, than doing.

Appreciating these moments of liminal space , where you have no agenda, can be the threshold of new beginnings.