There’s very little that needs to be done. But I accumulate actions the way some people accumulate worthless bric-a-brac, deluding themselves that there is wealth or other merit in it. In fact, I accumulate action the way some people accumulate wealth, which in many ways is also worthless. The bric-a-brac, the wealth, and my unnecessary actions are clutter.
I’m not suggesting that people do nothing. And I believe in abundance. But clutter is another matter entirely. I clutter my life with activity.
There’s very little that needs to be done. Don’t think I say that because I’m lazy. Or that I’m trying to shirk responsibility or get away with doing shabby or minimal work. If you knew me, you’d know I’m a perfectionist, a workaholic, and that I have a really high standard for my self. But in another sense, I want to do only what needs to be done (as an example) on my new iPod Touch, instead of spending one-million hours learning one-million cluttering activities on it.
If I limit activity, I can more fully use what I’ve accomplished: serve others with it better, market it better, sell it better, file it better, celebrate it better, and . . . there’s something else I will be able to do with it, but I don’t know what. It’s on the tip of my consciousness, the way words are sometimes on the tip of your tongue. It’s important whatever it is.
Golden. Pearl of wisdom. Thank you Francesca.
Thank you! And also thank you for commenting. It made me revisit this post. The post is exactly what I need to add to a class I’m teaching soon. And exactly what I need to remember to apply to my own life.
It was exactly what I needed to read and even more delightful to hear your reread of it was exactly what you needed! Coniglio blessings to you!
yep. and I honor what I have accomplished better, when I limit activity and “keep space clear” around the accomplishment(s). Psychic dusting and wabi sabi? but oh, the busy activities are sooooo sparkly!! 🙂 thanks for the reminder… who knew keeping it simple was so much work? lol
If I limit activity I am more present and conscious and I do everything better.
Thanks for yr visit and comment!