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In a message dated 4/16/2002 3:41:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
[email protected] writes:


> oops. I must have misrepresented myself. I have lots
> of books. And lots of stuff and materials. A good part
> of this is on shelves. Sometimes. I don't like to get
> rid of books. I even experience pain when returning
> library books......
>
> To me, Not Doing is NOT DOING....for a while....sort
> of like looking at the negative light, for while, to
> see the different patterns. Not a permanent, all the
> time thing. I DO lots, too.
>
> Sharon of the Swamp
>

I wonder if I misrepresented MY self...??
I DO lots, too...(said with a tone of defensiveness.....smile) . I think the
times of NOT doing allow for rest needed to be truly inspired.....

For example, I notice that on days when dd describes herself as 'bored' and
sits around a lot is the day she does an incredible project or creates a
magical time with a friend.....It is tempting to find stuff for her to do and
get frustrated with her expressions of boredom, but now I can see that that
quiet/low time serve a purpose.....

imo, one must be quiet to hear the inner voice....listen to the inner
spirit....and when one does - true inspiration can occur....

Everyone has their own balance for activity and quiet.....I'm seeking mine
after years of over-activity in the name of 'should do'......Like
stress/illness will alert one to over-activity, I can count on boredom to
move me back to my center/balance.....

Have a good day!
Jane




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