29/02/2024
Nothing is: time to exist, relax, contemplate, gaze at the sky and just BE. We have become HUMAN DOINGS RATHER THAN HUMAN BEINGS.
When we go about our daily living we are constantly in either doing mode or being mode.
Doing mode is when we are trapped in our head, preoccupied with the past or future. We are planning what's ahead or focused on what has been. This often brings with it a whole host of emotions. Human doing mode is all about action, accomplishment and productivity. While important, it often leads to a constant chase for external validation and a neglect of our inner selves.
Being mode involves disengaging from a busy mind to fully focus on the present moment and sensory experiences. Being mode is allowing things to be as they are already. When you stop trying to change things, paradoxically they change by themselves. As Carl Jung said: "We cannot change anything until we accept it."
Both being and doing are necessary at different times; however, modern cultural values dictate that doing is more important than being and often being is frowned upon as being lazy. Therefore, most of us spend too much time in doing mode and very little time appreciating our core experiences in the present moment.
However, doing mode often tries to take over, emphasising the need for balance between focus's concentration and the peace of being. Balance is key: Striking a balance between being and doing is crucial for our wellbeing. It's about finding moments of stillness amidst the hustle, where we can connect with ourselves and find clarity.
👉Remember, you are not defined solely by your actions or achievements. Your worth lies in your essence, your being.