A refreshing post. I appreciate you discussing the need for balance between doing and being. These topics are usually presented as one or the other. And this-> "It’s easy to mistake this as being passive—it’s not. It’s about noticing what arises in every moment without judgement."
It's been a late spring here with lots of rain but yes, when we get a sunny day, you can see the plants growing. Everything is extra lush and green this year. 🌿
I loved this, Ben. This line especially hit home for me: "Very often, a plan is nothing more than a desired sequence of events." So much wisdom there in setting expectations and distinguishing a plan in theory versus the outcomes in reality.
Thanks for saying Jack. I’m glad it resonated with you. As for plans, it’s true that it’s so easy to build up dangerous expectations. Even for people who plan a lot, it’s been my experience that they get frustrated the second reality deviates from it.
Thanks for reading Ana! Does this dichotomy make sense to you? I was wrestling with this idea for some time and I’m curious to hear what others think about it.
Definitely, it is like two sides of the same coin, stopping, just being and being consistent look like opposites but are actually all basic conscious actions in my opinion.
Love that metaphor. 👏 (And the photo of Skye!)
Glad it resonated, Theo!
And had no idea that photo was of Skye -- makes it even better!
Yeah, the 'Old Man of Storr' – which I've only ever seen in rubbish weather!
Hehe. Wonder what % of days there get no rain. Can’t imagine it’s much at all.
Stornoway had 6 hours of sunshine in all of December 😭
How's January doing?
A refreshing post. I appreciate you discussing the need for balance between doing and being. These topics are usually presented as one or the other. And this-> "It’s easy to mistake this as being passive—it’s not. It’s about noticing what arises in every moment without judgement."
Thanks Tania, happy to hear it resonated.
How do you navigate this balance in your life?
I'm retired now 😎 The things I DO are more about BEing - gardening, writing, meditation, drawing.
That sounds lovely. How’s the garden doing? Have things exploded into life yet?
It's been a late spring here with lots of rain but yes, when we get a sunny day, you can see the plants growing. Everything is extra lush and green this year. 🌿
It is very green. Let’s see what the summer will bring.
I loved this, Ben. This line especially hit home for me: "Very often, a plan is nothing more than a desired sequence of events." So much wisdom there in setting expectations and distinguishing a plan in theory versus the outcomes in reality.
Thanks for saying Jack. I’m glad it resonated with you. As for plans, it’s true that it’s so easy to build up dangerous expectations. Even for people who plan a lot, it’s been my experience that they get frustrated the second reality deviates from it.
Wonderful! Thank you Ben!
Thanks for reading Ana! Does this dichotomy make sense to you? I was wrestling with this idea for some time and I’m curious to hear what others think about it.
Definitely, it is like two sides of the same coin, stopping, just being and being consistent look like opposites but are actually all basic conscious actions in my opinion.
“Basic conscious actions”. That makes sense.