Practicing the Art of Doing Nothing

A spiritual journey has no road map. We proceed fearlessly, with guidance that comes from a place to which we have not yet been. And even though we may not be certain of what lies ahead or even sometimes how to proceed, we keep going, without even knowing why. We only know that we must.

 Yet there are times when we feel stuck, as though there is no progress. It is then that we are on a plateau, a resting place, a time for reflection, gentle growth, and re-evaluation. It is an important part of the ascension process.

Feeling stuck is a great spiritual accomplishment. It allows us to take the time to integrate new energies and become more aware of our next steps on our path. It is an intermission, an interlude, a time of passage, while we ready ourselves for what lies ahead.

It is an opportunity to honor the processes we are experiencing and understand how to embrace the journey we are on.

Occasionally, I spend a day, pretending I am on vacation. I go out for breakfast or lunch, take a walk, go shopping, or do whatever I feel like doing. The best part is that I do not believe I have to justify wasting the time, because I am not. I do not always have to be doing something that I consider productive, and I do not have to defend doing nothing, because to me, wasting time is a spiritual endeavor.

When we do nothing, without guilt, we are becoming receptive, uplifted, revitalized, relaxed and contented. It is the height of luxury. It is not wasting time, because we are in a place where we can accomplish extraordinary things, connect with innovative ideas and higher realms, and look within to find our true inner wisdom. It’s like paid time off.