Discussion Forum > Busy is the new Lazy
Perhaps a (made up) Zen koan: When is laying in a hammock productive?
April 30, 2013 at 21:27 |
michael
michael
The article rings a few bells!
May 1, 2013 at 9:24 |
Mark Forster
Mark Forster
I don't think that was the idea michael. I think the idea is you continue acting, but you take a perspective that things aren't as urgent and all-encompassing of your time, therefore you can react favorably to new things.
May 1, 2013 at 16:04 |
Alan Baljeu
Alan Baljeu
Let me put my point another way.
One reason AF works well is that after each action one can pause and make a new decision - this resting before next step allows a valuable re-assessment of a new situation and a new mood or state in oneself. Forcing along one straight-line of action doesn't allow this. Progress is often more zig-zag or curving. Relaxation supports insights and inspirations (intuitive brain, non-linear).
One reason AF works well is that after each action one can pause and make a new decision - this resting before next step allows a valuable re-assessment of a new situation and a new mood or state in oneself. Forcing along one straight-line of action doesn't allow this. Progress is often more zig-zag or curving. Relaxation supports insights and inspirations (intuitive brain, non-linear).
May 2, 2013 at 18:16 |
michael
michael
Provocative article. My take is I need to learn to stop feeling and acting Too Busy.