Doing Nothing is Plenty

I hate to admit that I’ve been so caught up in the hustle and bustle of life. It’s like the words “I’m busy” have become my constant companion, always lurking in the background, making me feel guilty for not always being productive enough. Clearly, it has been really tough to keep up with my creative writing when life gets too overwhelming.

I have returned! I am here to acknowledge and recognize the importance of nurturing my creative side.

I feel like I have been running on a treadmill that never stops! I feel like I am losing myself in the process. Sometimes I feel so alone. I feel like, me being busy is the constant struggle with pressure to achieve and be successful. I am tired of always having to be “on” all the time. My body is actually screaming at me to slow the f*ck down! The human body is a temple, and it NEEDS rest, and tender loving care to function optimally.

I have multiple injuries, aches and pains all on the right side of my body. The right side of the body is associated with masculine energy. All right side pain indicates an imbalance in my inner masculine aspects, drive, achievements, and confidence. The accumulation of injuries on the right side may be a manifestation of suppressed or unprocessed emotions, thoughts, and experiences related to my inner male energies.

All humans have both feminine and masculine energies within us, sometimes referred to as yin and yang. Oftentimes, receiving and giving energies respectively. When there’s an imbalance between these energies, it can manifest into physical, emotional, mental issues, including injuries.

Because I can recognize that my body is not in alignment, I have decided to really embrace “Just Be” and simply just being present in the moment without judgement, without being too critical and free from distractions. I have to balance my energies and “doing nothing is plenty” and that is perfectly okay. I am letting go of the need to be constantly productive, and taking time to rest, be at peace, and be happy for simply existing. I ALLOW myself to JUST BREATHE!

Some ways that help me rebalance my yin and yang energies are creative writing, recording podcasts, sitting in meditation, practicing breathwork, tapping into my intuition, connecting to the earth by walking bare foot, and giving more heart to heart, tight armed hugs.

My productivity is not a measure of my worth, it is okay for me to take breaks, prioritize my self care, and focus on my overall well-being. I am more than my to-do list, and I will no longer sacrifice my wellbeing just to feel I am productive enough!