"If the world stands bewildered and confused in the face of its trouble, it is partly because we Westerners have made a God of activity; we have yet to learn how to be, as we have already learnt how to do." ---Paul Brunton
It's true, we have become human 'doings' instead of human 'beings.' We fill our lives with activity, objectives and plans. What is sacrificed is peaceful mindfulness. Quiet moments walking in nature or ponderous moments reading, writing or listening to the sounds around us. Sit still and listen to your life!
I am not eager, bold
Or strong---all that is past.
I am ready not to do,
At last, at last!
---Saint Peter Canisius (1521-1597)
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