Comments on: 3 reasons why NOTHING is the most productive thing you could ever do

By: Steve Mills

Steve Mills — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:18:58 +0000

Thanks for the great comments everyone. Embracing the idea of doing nothing is a tough one for a lot of people to handle.

@Avani – Yes I think some people can do it naturally, but for most it is something that needs to be learned. Kids do it naturally sometimes, but quite often the will start to play up if the are not kept occupied by something

@Writer Dad – Yes that kind of still is endangered for any parent. Seamus and I know what you are on about there.

@Ari – Yes I find that quite often it is the most busy looking people that actually do the less productive work, and those that sit back and let situations emerge and settle do the best

@Harmony – I know the discomforting feeling all too well, but am glad that you had the courage too simply enjoy the experience, let go and spend a little time with your thoughts.

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By: Harmony

Harmony — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:31:08 +0000

yes! And don't be turned off by the desperate uncomfortable feeling you may have in the early days of learning to enjoy solitude or silence - "the nothing" It helped me to begin by simply turning off the radio or the TV, driving without any noise for an hour and hearing only myself...observing the thoughts ...coming in and going out. I am so glad I found your site. Thank you for what you give. Harmonys last blog post..The Power Broker Bust (pt 2 of 4)

By: Ari Koinuma

Ari Koinuma — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:16:56 +0000

Let me share a great nugget I got from an ex emergency room doctor. He said:

“Don’t just do something. Just stand there.”

In ER, they work under incredible pressures. To decide quickly, to act fast. But if you decide and act before gathering all the facts and forming proper perspective, you run the risk of misdiagnosing. The point was not to rush into decision, thinking doing something is better than nothing.

Doing nothing is actually much better, and more courageous choice, than doing something “just because.”

ari

By: Seamus Anthony

Seamus Anthony — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:41:42 +0000

I love it. Just chillin’ is where I’m at. I believe the trick is to disassociate from your thoughts, feelings, emotions etc.

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:57:02 +0000

I'd rather sit alone with my thoughts for thirty minutes than just about anything these days. That kind of still is endangered for me lately. Writer Dads last blog post..The Quan

By: Avani-Mehta

Avani-Mehta — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:58:25 +0000

I would love to read about experiences of those who actually attempt trying to do nothing. In my childhood days, I used to marvel at the fact that my father could comfortably sit, do nothing and still be peaceful and happy. I always had to create a ruckus somewhere - externally or within my mind. It's only after I connected within that I have been able to do 'nothing' Avani-Mehtas last blog post..How To Pick Your First Anger Management Area - Anger Management Series Part IV