The Art of Doing Nothing

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Niksen, the Dutch word that loosely translates to “doing nothing,” isn’t about idleness or wasting time. It’s an intentional act of stepping away from the constant need to be productive. In a world that glorifies busyness, niksen offers a different approach—permission to pause, to let the mind wander, and to simply be.

Do you set aside intentional quiet time each day?

[Connie]

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There is an ancient Chinese concept called “Wu Wei” that means “non-doing”. It is the core principle of Daoism and promotes letting things happen naturally, rather than trying to force them to happen by your will.It’s not about being lazy, rather, it’s about aligning yourself with nature in order to find more peace and harmony in life. This beautiful idea, so different from our fast paced “do something “ culture has helped me relax and embrace the slowing down that comes with aging.

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