When our doing comes from our being, we are better able to negotiate times of change and transition like a pandemic.
Doing Comes from Being
During the pandemic and other times of transition, we aren’t able to do some of the things we previously considered to be ordinary and normal. As a result, there are less things to do and more time to be. Many folks tell me they are not too happy about this time of being. It forces them into a holding pattern, a time of stillness, an opportunity to look inward should one choose to do so. In my work with individuals and organizations, I try to provide the opportunity for reflection, a time of being. This helps bring clarity to what we want to do in our lives and in the world
During times of being you can reflect on your story. It is a good time to reflect on how you got to where you are. You can think about the lessons learned and heal up the wounds that come from life. It is also a good time to practice forgiveness of yourself and others. And you can ponder what new things you might like to do in the world. When our doing comes from our being, we have the opportunity to be intentional about how we want to live our lives. This helps reduces the stress of rushing from one demand to another. It also gives us the opportunity to live more intentionally and discern what is life nurturing for us and what is life depleting.
Ponder
Some folks have told me that they are not “wired up” for doing “nothing”. That might be true. However, all of us could benefit from a little being time During this time we breathe peace, drink and bathe in joy and consciously connect to love. In fact, we are made for that. If you are interested in developing a practice to help you in your “being” please let me know. Living from our “being” helps us to live more intentionally and authentically. I would love to help you develop a being practice that connects you to peace, joy and love.
